Barack and Michelle Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, ousting Donald Trump and urging Americans to reject the Republican nominee once and for all.
Here are Some notes from the second night of TNC:
“Babies with Funny Names”: 20 years after Barack Obama burst onto the political scene with his 2004 DNC speech, he presented its book. “This convention is always so good for kids with funny names, in a country that believes anything is possible,” Obama said. The 44th president made several references to his own campaigns — including chants of “yes we can” at Obama rallies, now turning to “yes she can.”
“Faith is Restoring”: Few people have captured the hearts and minds of the Democratic Party as much as the long standing ovation that Michael Obama received when he took the stage in his hometown. “Hope is coming back,” she said of Harris’ candidacy, echoing a theme of her husband’s 2008 presidential run. “My girl Kamala Harris is ready for this moment,” he said. “He’s one of the most qualified people to be president, and he’s very dignified.”
Warnings about “stupidity”: Michelle Obama urged the audience to keep their eyes on the prize. He told Democrats to avoid the “stupidity” of being asked to act, and made a personal appeal for everyone to “do something” between Election Day and Election Day. “Yes, Kamala and Tim are fine now. We love it. They are building halls all over the country. People are energetic. We feel good,” he said. “But remember, there are still many who wish for a different outcome.”
Mhoff introduces “Momala”: The second gentleman tried to show his wife’s personal side to America – telling stories about how they met and how she became a “mother” to his two children. But Emhoff’s speech was not entirely anecdotal. He also described Harris as tough. “Here’s the thing about happy warriors: They’re still warriors. And Kamala is as tough as they come,” he said.
GOP speakers show up for Harris: Democrats are not working to appeal to their own party. Throughout the night, the DNC asked former Republican independents and Trump critics to vote for Harris, including Mesa, Arizona Mayor John Giles, former Trump aide Stephanie Grisham and Kyle Schweitzer, a Nikki Haley supporter who plans to vote for Harris. .
“VP Harris, Governor Walls”: A roll call, a tradition at political conventions, is played by a DJ associated with each state. A one-hour, prime-time mash-up led by Cassidy turned into songs, while representatives from states gave speeches as they voted for their delegates. Some songs were chosen by musicians synonymous with their home states, including Eminem (Michigan), Prince (Minnesota), Bruce Springsteen (New Jersey), Jay-Z and Alicia Keys (New York), and Petey Pablo (North Carolina). .
Georgia stole the show. Lil Jon got the party started by rapping “Turn Down For Why.” Later, when the song “Get Low” played, Lil Jon changed the lyrics. “To the window, to the wall” became “V.B. Harris, Governor Walls.” The Democrats cut from the roll call to live video of Harris and Walls taking the stage in Milwaukee, the same night they held a rally.
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