First day was pretty electric, I thought. AOC, Clinton, Warnock and Crockett tearing the roof off the joint.

Tuesday is generally a light day with the VP on Wednesday and top of the ticket Thursday, but check this out:

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/08/19/dnc-speaker-schedule-by-day/

Tuesday, Aug. 20: A Bold Vision for America’s Future

Former President Barack Obama
Former first lady Michelle Obama
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff
Gov. JB Pritzker

Duelling Obamas!

Streaming info:

https://demconvention.com/news/press-releases/how-to-watchdemocratic-national-convention-announces-streaming-partners-and-first-ever-vertical-streaming-platforms/

    • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
      7·
      28 days ago

      Such a good kitty! Let’s tear down the structures of power and have free cat food for every fuzzy kitty!

    • return2ozma@lemmy.world
      57·
      28 days ago

      And then they put up a billionaire right after Bernie that bragged about being “an actual billionaire” and the crowd cheered wildly. Oof.

      Bernie’s 2020 National Press Secretary:

      • Rentlar@lemmy.ca
        1·
        27 days ago

        The cheering for the comment was relatively short, mixed with boos and from what it sounded like the cheers came more from the Illinois side. Compared to the rest of the breathtaking speeches Pritzker didn’t get cheers I’d consider wild.

        Relevant portion of the speech

        The billionaire made clear that making things affordable for everyone instead of just the likes of Musk, is a position not exclusive to poor people.