5 minutes into Day 2 of the #DemocraticNationalConvention and I still have to say, the Dems have made the best of this format. This keynote is a great reminder of the grassroots people power of the Democratic Party. Not one Qanon nut in sight.
This keynote is making it clear that we have an impressive and diverse Democratic bench.
I am so old school partisan Democratic that I enjoy these endorsements from the Kennedys and the Carters.
Bill Clinton killing it in explaining how Donald Trump botched the coronavirus pandemic and, in so doing, has destroyed the economy. "The Oval Office should be a command center; instead, it is a storm center."
Bill Clinton on Trump: “If you want a president who spends hours a day watching TV and zapping people on social media, he’s your man”
It is time for the roll call; my favorite part!
I love Jacquelyn Brittany, elevator operator, nominating "her friend, Joe Biden" to being our nominee. This is WHY people love Joe. Because we know Joe, and Joe knows US.
I am smiling so hard during this roll call. I love it so much. And as a proud Hawaii resident, I am waiting with baited breath for my state.
As is traditional, the home state passes, so that Delaware can later place Biden over the top.
Love that Hawaii mentions our state as the birthplace of Barack Obama and our commitment to immigrants as we cast our votes to Joe Biden. Aloha!
My state, Hawaii, proudly casting our votes for our next president of the United States: Joe Biden.
Really enjoyed seeing Mayor Pete and The Klob casting the votes for Indiana & Minnesota respectively for Joe Biden. Good loyal Democrats.
This is the best roll call ever -- coming from the beautiful landscape of the states across our country. Let's NEVER do it any other way again.
* states AND TERRITORIES
Got to love Puerto Rico for reminding everyone that Trump fucked them over.
That calamari shout out from Rhode island made me hungry.
Good for the state of Texas for shedding light on the racist gun violence in El Paso. I just wish Beto was in that clip.
Gold Star parent Khizr Khan casts Virginia's votes for Biden; seeing him made me teary eyed. He's such a patriot.
And here we go -- Delaware goes last and the decent, honorable, humble, kind, compassionate, competent Joe Biden is officially our Democratic nominee for president. Let's go win this thing. #BidenHarrisLandslide2020
I am jumping up and down in my living room and my screaming; don't tell me we are not enthusiastic. I will be voting with resolute conviction and absolute enthusiasm for the Biden-Harris ticket. As usual, I will wear Democratic blue, and as usual, I'll probably cry with joy.
This foreign relations clip: Joe Biden is uniquely qualified to be president & commander in chief, guiding foreign policy. Moreover, his personal diplomacy & lifelong relationships lap the field. After all damage Trump has done to our alliances, only Joe Biden can fix it.
I was a consistent opponent of the Iraq war, so you won't hear me blindly applauding any neocons. However, I appreciate Colin Powell emphasizing his immigrant roots.
It is time for Jillie from Phillie. She's going to be an excellent FLOTUS.
This clip on Jill Biden is endearing -- but it says something about Biden. He chose an independent, intelligent, fiesty woman.
When Jill Biden is talking about studying for grad school with dishes in the sink and Joe Biden upstairs putting the kids to bed... all I am thinking is that Trump cannot relate. On any level. I'm going with a first family who knows how most of us live.
Jill Biden talking about Joe Biden's compassion and resilience shows her devotion and understanding of her husband. And I am sorry, but Melanie* can't talk about her husband that way.
*error intended
Jill Biden: "I know that if we entrust this nation to Joe, he will do for your family what he did for ours:
Bring us together and make us whole. Carry us forward in our time of need. Keep the promise of America, for all of us."
And that's a wrap for day 2 of the #DemocraticNationalConvention. The Democratic Party is nailing this convention and I've never been prouder to be a Democrat. Night 2 felt like real America - my kind of America. Aloha to you all.
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