Kamala Harris was so positive and uplifting. Talking about women and her background, breaking ground, and focused on what we can do to change things. And she talked about the responsibility. Obama did the slashing, she brought people together.
And now we have Steve Bannon arrested for defrauding the "Build the Wall" fund of crazy Trump supporters (racists) putting money toward the wall. Right in the middle of the convention! And right after Obama's five-alarm fire speech about what these people are doing.
It appears that the Democrats have stolen the GOP playbook, and none too soon. This is storytelling, and compelling storytelling, at that. No droning policy recitations that the Democrats have been criticized before for bludgeoning people with; just personal, heartfelt storytelling. Tales of perseverance, triumph over adversity (Biden, Giffords), loss (Kristin Urquiza). Stories told by women, PoC, by - yes - Republicans and former Republicans. And suffering farmers, too. Plus, the added historic, straight talk from President Obama, who will be remembered for pulling no punches. If 8 - no, 12 years - of relentless attacks by Trump have wrought payback on an epic scale, it was long overdue and well deserved.
Also, they’ve mastered the form. In the language of television, the “packages” (the pre-recorded taped segments) are well-produced, photographed and edited, and short and to the point. Until tonight, I didn’t know that Biden sponsored the Violence Against Women Act; it was very compelling. They’ve also taken the form of High Production Value infomercials - no small feat during this pandemic - where television content has been adapting and morphing to contend with “remote” production, appearances via “Zoom”, and physical separation joined together through editing.
The GOP has been the party weaving tales of Family, of Individualism, of “America”, in lieu of dreaded policy, spinning Rockwellian visions and aspirations for a return to an America that in many ways never was, certainly not for most Americans, certainly not for those not White.
The GOP is now in a hard place going into their convention: how can they effectively tell their well-worn stories that present their picture of a different, better, more appealing America? They’ve sold their souls to the Dark Side, their landscape is littered with literal death and destruction, and they have a mendacious leader demanding another 4 years to continue the wreckage. It will be interesting to see if they can play on the same field, now that the Democrats are finally using much of their playbook. Chances are that they can’t, that they’ll be attacking and running a purely negative and fear-mongering campaign, anything to deflect from the fact that they have no accomplishments on which to stake their claim for another four years. And pandering tax cuts, of course.
For me, I far prefer the new format to the pomp and pageantry of traditional conventions.
High marks to President Obama, VP nominee Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Secretary Clinton, and Rep. Giffords.
I hope that Biden and Harris get the chance to lead the nation, we really need them, and they deserve the opportunity.
And on to today's show, and coverage of last night -- including the speeches from Obama and Harris.
Also speaking with Congressman Reuben Gallego of Arizona today of PA rep. Malcolm Kenyatta who spoke at the convention on Tuesday night. Also the great Steve Clemons on foreign policy. Looking forward to you calls!
Glad they are covering immigration. So touching and an important issue. We can not forget about the pre-COVID atrocities. (Related...on episode 5 of the documentary Immigration Nation on Netflix... so well done.)
Kamala Harris was so positive and uplifting. Talking about women and her background, breaking ground, and focused on what we can do to change things. And she talked about the responsibility. Obama did the slashing, she brought people together.
Obama is killing it.
“Donald Trump hasn’t grown into the job, because he can’t.”
“Can’t." It’s damning.
A deficient, mentally incapable human being.
This will trigger little Trump.
Elizabeth Warren hit Trump with a sledgehammer, in that fearless way we love.
Gabby Giffords was amazing, heart-breaking. And the the immigrant family stories, and Trump's brutality, were so powerful.
And now we have Steve Bannon arrested for defrauding the "Build the Wall" fund of crazy Trump supporters (racists) putting money toward the wall. Right in the middle of the convention! And right after Obama's five-alarm fire speech about what these people are doing.
Tonight's better than last night.
Kamala's on 🔥
agree obama gave a heartfelt speech !
I thought I heard Nancy say we were going to fumigate the Oval Office.
It appears that the Democrats have stolen the GOP playbook, and none too soon. This is storytelling, and compelling storytelling, at that. No droning policy recitations that the Democrats have been criticized before for bludgeoning people with; just personal, heartfelt storytelling. Tales of perseverance, triumph over adversity (Biden, Giffords), loss (Kristin Urquiza). Stories told by women, PoC, by - yes - Republicans and former Republicans. And suffering farmers, too. Plus, the added historic, straight talk from President Obama, who will be remembered for pulling no punches. If 8 - no, 12 years - of relentless attacks by Trump have wrought payback on an epic scale, it was long overdue and well deserved.
Also, they’ve mastered the form. In the language of television, the “packages” (the pre-recorded taped segments) are well-produced, photographed and edited, and short and to the point. Until tonight, I didn’t know that Biden sponsored the Violence Against Women Act; it was very compelling. They’ve also taken the form of High Production Value infomercials - no small feat during this pandemic - where television content has been adapting and morphing to contend with “remote” production, appearances via “Zoom”, and physical separation joined together through editing.
The GOP has been the party weaving tales of Family, of Individualism, of “America”, in lieu of dreaded policy, spinning Rockwellian visions and aspirations for a return to an America that in many ways never was, certainly not for most Americans, certainly not for those not White.
The GOP is now in a hard place going into their convention: how can they effectively tell their well-worn stories that present their picture of a different, better, more appealing America? They’ve sold their souls to the Dark Side, their landscape is littered with literal death and destruction, and they have a mendacious leader demanding another 4 years to continue the wreckage. It will be interesting to see if they can play on the same field, now that the Democrats are finally using much of their playbook. Chances are that they can’t, that they’ll be attacking and running a purely negative and fear-mongering campaign, anything to deflect from the fact that they have no accomplishments on which to stake their claim for another four years. And pandering tax cuts, of course.
For me, I far prefer the new format to the pomp and pageantry of traditional conventions.
High marks to President Obama, VP nominee Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Secretary Clinton, and Rep. Giffords.
I hope that Biden and Harris get the chance to lead the nation, we really need them, and they deserve the opportunity.
Thank you Jennifer Hudson too! Beautiful
And on to today's show, and coverage of last night -- including the speeches from Obama and Harris.
Also speaking with Congressman Reuben Gallego of Arizona today of PA rep. Malcolm Kenyatta who spoke at the convention on Tuesday night. Also the great Steve Clemons on foreign policy. Looking forward to you calls!
Dude, I cried listening to Obama. OMFG!
OMGG!!!
Obama telling truth to power
Loved Gabby Giffords. And the segment on women. If you want to see everything with no breakaway to pundits, watch CSPAN
Glad they are covering immigration. So touching and an important issue. We can not forget about the pre-COVID atrocities. (Related...on episode 5 of the documentary Immigration Nation on Netflix... so well done.)