Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Democratic Presidential Convention--On to November

 

I watched the Democratic convention last evening until my body's demand for sleep overtook me around midnight.  Having followed things political for many years this convention was, in my opinion, one of the best I have experienced.  It was entertaining and excellently choreographed allowing stars of the Democratic Party and others to offer speeches including Michelle and Barack Obama who were, as I thought they would be, excellent. I singularly clapped in my own living room many times wishing I were there.  I will be, of course, watching again tonight when the speakers will include:

Former President  Bill Clinton 
  • Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, former presidential candidate
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who has a close relationship with Tim Walz
  • Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, one of a number of Republicans speaking through the week in support of Harris
  • Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, who fueled momentum to replace President Biden with Vice President Harris on the ticket
  • Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who also ran for president in 2020 and was considered for Harris’ running mate

Many thanks to Joe Biden for selflessly giving up running and for choosing Kamala Harris, his charismatic vice-president, to run for the presidency in his stead.  And thanks
to him for his tenacity and for giving so much to the American people during the 50 years of his tenure.  

The experts are saying the election will be razor close.  That may be so I do not know.  For me, however, the impossible was achieved.  The immoral and unethical bully Trump lost round one. 
 
Hope has been restored.  On to November and let's win then.


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Democratic Presidential Convention--On to November

  I watched the Democratic convention last evening until my body's demand for sleep overtook me around midnight.  Having followed thin...