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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 26, 2016 1:43:53 GMT
Figured I would start a thread for the Democratic National Convention like we had for the RNC.
I am watching on C-Span. No commentary, no picking and choosing which speeches to broadcast.
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Post by meridon on Jul 26, 2016 1:47:18 GMT
Yep, streaming it from C-SPAN. Al Franken, Bernie, Michelle and Elizabeth are all speaking tonight!!??!!! I am totally geeking out right now. I am such an Elizabeth Warren fangirl.
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Post by lisae on Jul 26, 2016 1:47:31 GMT
No, I'm not watching at this point. I usually catch clips of the speeches or read the transcripts. I don't have the patience for all that applause interrupting the popular speakers.
I did just read the email that Bernie Sanders sent to his delegates in Philadelphia asking them not to boo or demonstrate on the convention floor. I may not agree with all of his ideas but I admire the mature way he is/has handled the race and how is helping the party.
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Post by mimima on Jul 26, 2016 1:47:59 GMT
I'm listening now (as I did last week )
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 1:48:04 GMT
I'm watching. I usually don't like Sarah Silverman, but I appreciated her message to the Bernie or bust people.
But I don't appreciate it all focusing on anti-Trump. I want more policy, more positivity, more forward-looking.
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Post by carhoch on Jul 26, 2016 1:49:15 GMT
Cory Booker is giving a great speech and Sarah Silverman" to the Bernie or bust people, you're being ridiculous " I agree
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 26, 2016 1:50:48 GMT
But I don't appreciate it all focusing on anti-Trump. I want more policy, more positivity, more forward-looking. I feel the same way. I didn't like the RNC focusing on Sect. Clinton, and I don't like the DNC focusing on Mr. Trump. It feels like a playground 'yeah but he/she did it!!' spat.
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Post by leftturnonly on Jul 26, 2016 1:51:36 GMT
FINALLY! - I've been watching for a thread. Senator Corey Broker is fantastic.
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Post by jayfab on Jul 26, 2016 1:51:50 GMT
Yes, watching.
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Post by leftturnonly on Jul 26, 2016 1:52:27 GMT
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Post by leftturnonly on Jul 26, 2016 1:53:40 GMT
I'm watching. I usually don't like Sarah Silverman, but I appreciated her message to the Bernie or bust people. She brought the house together.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 26, 2016 1:54:17 GMT
FINALLY! - I've been watching for a thread. Senator Corey Broker is fantastic. Isn't he though??
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Post by jayfab on Jul 26, 2016 1:54:48 GMT
FINALLY! - I've been watching for a thread. Senator Corey Broker is fantastic. I agree!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jul 26, 2016 1:58:14 GMT
Loved Corey Booker's speech!!! So Inspiring and energetic.
I thought Sarah Silverman's speech was what was needed to bring the Bernie and Hillary supporters together.
I though Paul Simon was boring and DS agreed.
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Post by leftturnonly on Jul 26, 2016 1:58:15 GMT
I have to say that these Trump in his own words ads are so bad that they're funny.
Lord have mercy on us.
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Post by carhoch on Jul 26, 2016 1:59:01 GMT
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Post by leftturnonly on Jul 26, 2016 1:59:17 GMT
Loved Corey Booker's speech!!! So Inspiring and energetic. I thought Sarah Silverman's speech was what was needed to bring the Bernie and Hillary supporters together. I though Paul Simon was boring and DS agreed. Poor Paul. He sounded old. But he's the legendary Paul Simon...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 1:59:38 GMT
Well, Booker started a bit more anti-Trump than I appreciated, but WOW, that speech was awesome and motivating and hopefully unifying.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jul 26, 2016 2:01:12 GMT
I do think it seems like there is a lot of background noise as some people are speaking (like the woman right now). I suppose maybe that is typical with such a large audience but it would be really distracting to me if I was making a speech.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 2:02:10 GMT
And now... screeching to a halt. I'm sorry for this woman, but just like I didn't like trotting out the grieving mother at the RNC to deliver and anti-immigrant message, I don't like the sad story about being a victim of Trump.
People want to vote FOR someone, not against someone. Tell us why to vote for Hillary.
This belongs in campaign ads, not the convention speeches.
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Post by Tamhugh on Jul 26, 2016 2:05:08 GMT
FINALLY! - I've been watching for a thread. Senator Corey Broker is fantastic. I really hope to see him as a presidential candidate some day.
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Jul 26, 2016 2:05:31 GMT
I'm watching on CSPAN as well. I desperately need sleep but I want to hear Elizabeth Warren speak before I head to bed. ETA: Cory Booker was great!
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Post by leftturnonly on Jul 26, 2016 2:06:35 GMT
That intro for Michelle Obama was adorable! "She's one of my top two first ladies. Out of 3." So cute.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jul 26, 2016 2:06:54 GMT
Catching up watching...hopeful!
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Post by leftturnonly on Jul 26, 2016 2:07:14 GMT
FINALLY! - I've been watching for a thread. Senator Corey Broker is fantastic. I really hope to see him as a presidential candidate some day. I might could get behind that.
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Post by myshelly on Jul 26, 2016 2:08:08 GMT
I realize this is a little off topic, but can I just say -
Wow, Sarah Silverman was gorgeous. Just absolutely flawless.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 2:10:07 GMT
Man, I love Michelle Obama.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 2:11:12 GMT
FINALLY! - I've been watching for a thread. Senator Corey Broker is fantastic. I really hope to see him as a presidential candidate some day. There is no doubt about that. If Hillary wins, he'll be a candidate in 8 years. If she doesn't, he'll run in 4.
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Post by femalebusiness on Jul 26, 2016 2:12:31 GMT
Watching Michelle's speech now. Loved Cory Booker and yeah Paul Simon should give up singing.
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Post by femalebusiness on Jul 26, 2016 2:14:41 GMT
I'd love it if Michelle would run but she's not stupid enough to do that. One can dream...
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