Here is the C-Span feed that just began as the night opens up. A reminder, these first few hours are just a live raw feed of the events going on before the big orchestrated show. I’ll let Cole post that thread.
Sounds like a barnburner tonight with Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Tim Walz!
It’s so true, @BarackObama. Tim loves his flannels. https://t.co/5Lorg32DWn pic.twitter.com/RfG0sHoU6l
— Gwen Walz (@GwenWalz) August 21, 2024
Open thread
Another Wrestler
KatKapCC
Hey Tim, we should be pals, lesbians love our flannels, too!
Baud
Won’t happen until this thread gets 400 comments and two other front pagers get frustrated and put up their own threads first.
KatKapCC
When he asks for those opposed to say nay, I always want someone to play the sound of a horse neighing just for fun.
KatKapCC
Love that they’re kicking off with abortion rights.
Leto
@Baud: this is the way.
That line from Barack, the camera going to Gwen as she nodded vigorously in agreement, and now her post… good stuff.
Abnormal Hiker
The Nazis had a name for Project 2025: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gleichschaltung
Mr. Bemused Senior
Frau Blücher
KatKapCC
Nice to see Cecile Richards up there. I hope she’s doing well <3
Raven
Is Cecile Richard’s ok?
Goku (aka Amerikan Baka)
@Raven:
She was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in mid 2023, according to Wiki
KatKapCC
@Raven: As Goku says, she has brain cancer. You can hear and see the impact a bit, but she still sounds strong.
Also that HRC lady was awesome!
RedDirtGirl
I’m watching last night’s (?) roll call. Does anyone know what it means when some state had some delegates who voted Present? Those are just people that weren’t willing to give their vote to MVP, right?
The Kropenhagen Interpretation
@RedDirtGirl: Seems to be so.
Mousebumples
@Baud: we all know how this is going to go…
Gin & Tonic
@Goku (aka Amerikan Baka): I’ve had two friends go through glioblastoma in the last couple of years. The prognosis isn’t good.
japa21
@RedDirtGirl: My guess is that those were the uncommitted delegates.
ssdd
RFKjr quitting Friday, endorsing Trump. This is my shocked face.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/21/rfk-jr-ends-campaign-trump-harris.html
Baud
@KatKapCC:
Human Rights Campaign needs a new initialization.
KatKapCC
DNC still doesn’t have tonight’s schedule up, but I found this elsewhere.
Baud
@ssdd:
Good. I’m glad he revealed himself. I wonder how many of his supporters actually thought he was a real Kennedy in his politics.
KatKapCC
@Baud: But if they change to Human Campaign for Rights, then we’d get them confused with Heather Cox Richardson.
Maybe…Campaign for Human Rights. Is there a political figure with those initials? :p
Goku (aka Amerikan Baka)
@Baud:
@ssdd:
I’m sure Dump would honor RFK Jr’s legacy of animal rights advocacy.
ETA: Then again the horrific Central Park bear story ruined that anyway
KatKapCC
@Goku (aka Amerikan Baka): We know Trump hasn’t abused any animals because he’s never allowed one anywhere near him. Except that eagle that attacked him one time.
Mousebumples
@RedDirtGirl: I think it was the uncommitted vote. Some states (eg Michigan) had pro-Gaza (*or however you want to categorize it) protestors.
Baud
Now we just need Jill Stein and Cornel West to follow suit and no one has to pretend anymore.
Mousebumples
@Baud: I mean, he IS a Kennedy.
But the brain worm isn’t. And idk which one is making the campaign decisions.
Omnes Omnibus
Cavalier Johnson!!!!
Baud
VeniceRiley
CNN teased exclusive of OPRAH! I’m not sure for tonight or tomorrow.
It’s midnight where I am right now and my English wife broke 2 ribs, but is drugged out of her mind and snoring.
Omnes Omnibus
Rashawn Spivey was so damned nervous. Good for him for getting up there.
delphinium
Gotta say, the mayor of Cincinnati, Aftab Pureval is one handsome and well-spoken dude.
Edit: fixed typo
Dorothy A. Winsor
My regular Wednesday writer group meeting is from 6:30-9. I usually enjoy it, but tonight, I’m sorry to miss the convention
WaterGirl
@Dorothy A. Winsor: You could always skip your writer’s group just this once?
KatKapCC
@Omnes Omnibus: I would never be able to do it. I’d be catatonic.
Baud
@WaterGirl:
They hunt down truants like Robocop.
WaterGirl
@Baud: Wow, writers are a tougher crowd than I thought.
FelonyGovt
@VeniceRiley: Yikes! Hope she’s not in too much pain 😳
Baud
@WaterGirl:
The pen is mightier than the sword.
cain
@Baud: They will once they are paid off. But yes, if it looks like they are stealing away from republicans – the money spigot will turn off and they will quit.
cain
@Baud:
“– the Joker”
Leto
@Baud: “Dead or alive, you’re gonna churn out that manuscript!”
MazeDancer
All Star line-up tonight!
Besides the next VP giving his acceptance speech, on stage tonight will be Pete, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Sheila E, and, yes, Oprah!
Not sure I can stay awake til 1 again, but recording it all.
TBone
@Baud: I hope she apologizes about “Doctor” Oz. Or throws some shade at him at least.
Baud
@TBone:
And Dr. Phil.
TBone
@Baud: 👍 good eye!
Geminid
@ssdd: RFK Jr. strikes me as lazy, so I am not surprised he’s dropping out.
M31
and also, Walz is sewing a button on his flannels, now there is a real man
Glory b
Mike Lindell being bested in an argument with a kid (it’s said he’s either 10 or 12).
https://x.com/mistergeezy/status/1826392483775017037
lowtechcyclist
@M31:
But the flannel itself looks practically new, that’s the thing that gets me. None of my flannel shirts that I’ve worn two or more times looks anywhere near that good. Did he lose a button before he wore that shirt outside the house??
Dorothy A. Winsor
@WaterGirl: It’s my turn to read.
scav
@lowtechcyclist: Quality picky people could very well find crap sewing on new products. My mother is the original Mr Fussy. And she wields a needle.
MazeDancer
Geoff Duncan gonna run against us for Prez one day. But tonight we welcome him.
Another Scott
Meanwhile, …
Good, good.
Cheers,
Scott.
Lyrebird
@lowtechcyclist: I wonder if it’s _wool_ flannel, which can take more of a beating without showing wear than cotton flannel.
THen again, what do I know, Y’all showed and critiqued a photo supposedly of Gov. Walz’ shoes, with lots of comments about how worn they looked. Look better than mine.
Doesn’t matter, so great to have the party coalesce around two REAL HUMAN BEINGS who aren’t always pretending to be something else or angrily taking away someone else’s legitimacy.
WaterGirl
@Dorothy A. Winsor: That one would be hard to skip. :-)
Ben Cisco
Brother Hakeem on the 🎤
raven
@Goku (aka Amerikan Baka): thanks
Jim Appleton
Small quibble —
Jeffries missed an opportunity to highlight coat tails in house races.
Didn’t need to distract from his main theme, just a nudge.
Ohio Mom
@Jim Appleton: I love listening to Jeffries, he’s fun. But I had a moment there imagining him using his sing-song approach on his children, telling them it’s time to brush their teeth and get to bed.
Obviously, he must speak “normally” most of the time but I haven’t heard that.
Jim Appleton
Walz — never underestimate a public school teacher.
I love the guy.
Geminid
@Ohio Mom: Jeffries is in campaign mode now. After the November election, when Democrats have retaken the House, he’ll give some longer interviews previewing House business.
Jeffries is an excellent communicator in that form. He’s one of those people who can speak in cogent paragraphs when he wants to. A jounalist once compared interviewing Jeffries to “talking with a very handsome robot.”