# The Democratic National Convention **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [July 17, 2016, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158 "2016-07-17T21:58:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![drm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/141 "2016-07-26T02:20:10Z")
Michelle Obama is killing this speech. ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/142 "2016-07-26T02:20:32Z")
Yeah that was wow. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/143 "2016-07-26T02:21:28Z")
Sarah killed. Michelle massacred. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/144 "2016-07-26T02:21:30Z")
> [@leftfield6](#): > > Michele is killing it. And I don’t think I recognized anything from prior speakers. Just saying. I remember Melania using the words “We”, “go” and “have”. Sad. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/145 "2016-07-26T02:21:59Z")
Terrific speech from the First Lady. ---
**Author:** ![DerekMichaels00](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f14d63/32.png) [@DerekMichaels00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerekMichaels00)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/146 "2016-07-26T02:25:24Z")
Michelle should do standup comedy when she’s out of the White House. She gave a very strong speech. Came off sincere, whereas I could hear the dislike from Bob Casey Jr (over the feud between the Clintons and his pop). Also think the Trump University video and the disabled girl were very powerful. I do wonder tho how the emphasis on identity politics might affect the polls. But so far, they’re doing what they need to be doing. ---
**Author:** ![psychobunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/147 "2016-07-26T02:25:32Z")
Michelle Obama killed it. Even Bill Clinton was impressed. (Although would it have killed her when she was talking about her speech 8 years ago to just throw in the phrase “it’s almost like it was just last week”? Darn her for being classy). ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/148 "2016-07-26T02:25:44Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Sarah killed. Michelle massacred. Absolutely. Wow. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/149 "2016-07-26T02:26:33Z")
Booker got things back on track. The “not just tolerance but love” theme was good. The segment against Trump U. and its predation on vulnerable customers was one people could agree on. The theme of “this country is already great” is getting repeated, that’s good. Michelle brought in the feels, tied in the idea that this is about the future, heartily advocated Clinton and delivered strong before the public (hey, Michelle… wanna run for Senate next time a seat opens? 😉 ). Warren coming up, the Left is to close the night that’s running long. ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/150 "2016-07-26T02:30:03Z")
> [@psychobunny](#): > > Michelle Obama killed it. Even Bill Clinton was impressed. > > (Although would it have killed her when she was talking about her speech 8 years ago to just throw in the phrase “it’s almost like it was just last week”? Darn her for being classy). I wouldn’t be surprised if she sympathizes with Melania and her position as wife to a Presidential candidate to some extent. ---
**Author:** ![E-DUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/e-dub/32/403_2.png) [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/151 "2016-07-26T02:30:13Z")
What were they chanting during Warren’s speech? ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/152 "2016-07-26T02:31:11Z")
“they” sounded like “two guys in unison”, so I guess that meets the minimum requirement for the plural. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/153 "2016-07-26T02:31:34Z")
> [@samclem](#): > > Great? He gave the greatest speech since Obama gave his barnburner in 2004. > > Cory Booker–President in 2024. You heard it here first. The Orange One disagrees with you: > “If Cory Booker is the future of the Democratic Party, they have no future! I know more about Cory than he knows about himself.” Fuck you, Cheetoboy, …\*we will rise. \* ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/154 "2016-07-26T02:33:09Z")
> [@E-DUB](#): > > What were they chanting during Warren’s speech? I was wondering the same…“we want you?” No idea. ---
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/155 "2016-07-26T02:33:50Z")
> [@E-DUB](#): > > What were they chanting during Warren’s speech? We trusted you. ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/156 "2016-07-26T02:37:09Z")
Warren’s speech is a bit disappointing though. ---
**Author:** ![DerekMichaels00](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f14d63/32.png) [@DerekMichaels00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerekMichaels00)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/157 "2016-07-26T02:41:38Z")
> [@DSeid](#): > > Warren’s speech is a bit disappointing though. hard to see how she could’ve outdone Michelle. She woulda been better after Booker (he wasn’t that good). ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/158 "2016-07-26T02:44:10Z")
> [@psychobunny](#): > > Michelle Obama killed it. Even Bill Clinton was impressed. > > (Although would it have killed her when she was talking about her speech 8 years ago to just throw in the phrase “it’s almost like it was just last week”? Darn her for being classy). I was thinking the same thing at first, but it was really the right call to take the high road. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/159 "2016-07-26T02:44:23Z")
> [@E-DUB](#): > > What were they chanting during Warren’s speech? Pocahontas. Trump’s nickname for her. I have a full blood Indian great grandmother. I’d never use that to grab a spot at a prestigious college. A real native American deserves that place. Not me. ---
**Author:** ![TheSeaOtter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ed655f/32.png) [@TheSeaOtter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSeaOtter)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158/160 "2016-07-26T02:44:40Z")
> [@DSeid](#): > > Warren’s speech is a bit disappointing though. When she’s not making a specific point, Warren can slip back into sounding like a professor. She’s only been a political figure for a few years. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democratic-national-convention/760158.md?page=9)