Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Annette’s News Roundup.
The Democratic National Convention 2024.
First night, August 19th.
As the great Congressman from Maryland, Jamie Raskin, declared -
“The Democracy Convention.
The Freedom Convention.”
Joe Biden showed the world tonight how to hand over power.
Hey, Donald, did you learn anything?
Some highlights.
Jesse Jackson’s arrival set the stage for an evening where we remembered all those who made Kamala’s candidacy possible.
The great civil rights visionary was one of those predecessors.
Forty years after he ran for president and electrified the nation with his “Keep Hope Alive” speech, the Rev. Jesse Jackson makes a surprise appearance at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/I883tVWy3n
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 19, 2024
Touch to watch Kamala’s surprise first night visit. 👇
🚨🚨🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Kamala Harris has made a surprise appearance on stage to THANK President Biden:
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) August 20, 2024
"Joe, thank you for your historic leadership, for your lifetime of service to our nation. We are forever grateful to you."
Wow!
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Touch to watch the DNC welcome Hillary Clinton. 👇
A well deserved, forever standing ovation for @HillaryClinton in this first day of @DNC convention! pic.twitter.com/w7nHvODwli
— Luis A. Miranda, Jr. (@Vegalteno) August 20, 2024
There was not a dry eye in the convention as Hillary passed the torch to Kamala.
Let's fight for Kamala as she fights for us.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 20, 2024
Let's go win this. pic.twitter.com/Zd2rT5EAS8
Hillary ran so that Kamala could win.
— Protect Kamala Harris ✊ (@DisavowTrump20) August 20, 2024
She took all the arrows, fought the good fight, and is now handing the torch off to Kamala.
None of this would be possible without Hillary Clinton’s leadership. Thank you, Secretary Clinton. pic.twitter.com/wPUuQlob0v
Touch to watch Hillary’s whole speech. 16 minutes.👇
Hillary Clinton absolutely NAILED the assignment tonight.
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) August 20, 2024
Watch her entire full speech.
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Just watched Hillary Clinton give one of the greatest speeches ever delivered at a National Convention. She has inspired US to finally break that glass ceiling. And Kamala Harris will be the one to do it.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) August 20, 2024
Hillary Clinton would have been an amazing President of the United States.
— Protect Kamala Harris ✊ (@DisavowTrump20) August 20, 2024
RETWEET if you agree! pic.twitter.com/WDzfjpNeJr
The speakers included the awesome Congressman from Maryland Jamie Raskin - (“ a sore loser... someone who doesn't know how to take no for an answer, from American voters, from Court, and! from American Women.."), two awesome Congresswomen, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) from New York and Jasmine Crockett from Texas.
Crockett: She became a career prosecutor, while he became a career criminal. With 34 felonies, two impeachments, and one porn star to prove it. pic.twitter.com/NcfcGDfhPQ
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 20, 2024
Many others spoke too. Inspirationally. UAW leader Shawn Fain. Congressman James Clyburn. KY Governor Andy Beshear.
Abortion rights had a face at the DNC.
"I'm here tonight because the fight for reproductive rights isn't just a woman's fight. This is about fighting for our families" -- a couple that sued Texas over its abortion ban shares their heartbreaking story at the DNC pic.twitter.com/pBQOwKWl2f
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 20, 2024
Hadley Duvall.
“What is so beautiful about a child having to carry their parent’s child?”
Hadley Duvall, a Kentucky woman who was pregnant at 12 years old after being raped by her stepfather, speaks at the DNC and calls out abortion bans.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 20, 2024
Donald Trump "calls it 'a beautiful thing,'" she says. "What is so beautiful about a child having to carry her parents' child?" pic.twitter.com/uRsZK0ojdB
Welcome Joe.
There was not a dry eye in the convention as Joe passed the torch to Kamala.
“Naming Kamala was the best decision I made in my whole career.”
I’ve got 5 months left of my Presidency. I’ve got a lot to do.”
“I’ll be the best volunteer for Kamala and Walz America has ever seen.”
“America, America, I gave my best to you.”
Joe’s whole speech. 👇
Followed by 4 minutes of applause. The Biden family and Kamala and Doug and Tim and Gwenn came on stage. The Vice President looked at Joe and said, “I love you.”
BREAKING: The crowd has erupted in applause for President Biden. This is an emotional but important moment. Democrats love Joe Biden. Retweet so all Americans see this and can thank President Biden for his years of selfless service. pic.twitter.com/cLWmQHpRUs
— Kamala’s Wins (@harris_wins) August 20, 2024
Joe Biden will go down as one of the most consequential Presidents in American history. We love you Joe. Thanks for your extraordinary service to our country.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) August 20, 2024
See you tomorrow.