Today, let’s talk about the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), which kicked off in a rather surprising way. If you tuned in, you might have noticed something unusual in the atmosphere—it felt chaotic, even disjointed. Now, conventions are typically a time for unity, showcasing a party’s vision for the future, and rallying voters around their candidates. However, the DNC seemed to stumble right out of the gate, and it’s got folks talking.
First up, let’s dive into Joe Biden’s speech. Usually, the presidential candidate’s speech is a highlight, set in primetime for maximum visibility. But not this time. Biden’s address was shunted to a later slot, almost as if they were trying to bury it. The big question here is: why? Some think the party might have been trying to minimize the impact of what turned out to be a bit of a trainwreck. Instead of energizing the base, it ended up being the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. When the story out of the convention is how poorly your candidate’s speech was received, that’s not a good sign.
Democrats attempting to open up day two of the DNC by singing the National Anthem is easily funnier than anything. Saturday Night Live has done in 13 years.
This is both an indictment on Democrats and SNL pic.twitter.com/3bxbmfKwmy
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) August 20, 2024
And folks, that was just Day 1. The Democrats still have a long way to go, and if the rest of the convention follows this pattern, it could be a rough ride. Remember, the purpose of a convention is not just to nominate candidates, but to make a case to the American people about why they should vote for your party. Yet, there were moments during the DNC that might have made some voters think twice.
Democrats have now built three layers of walls outside their convention to protect themselves.
The same Democrats that have spent 3.5 years leaving our southern border wide open.
Building walls is good when they're protecting Democrats but evil when they protect our border. pic.twitter.com/ohvoPBBM3n
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 20, 2024
One such moment was when some Democrats attempted to sing the national anthem. It was, well, let’s just say it wasn’t their finest hour. From the person who didn’t even seem to try, to others who struggled with the words, it was a bit of a mess. But hey, at least one person remembered to put their hand over their heart! For many viewers, this scene was less about patriotism and more about a party that’s out of sync.
Gaza protestors inside Women’s Caucus meeting that @Tim_Walz attending @nbcchicago @DemConvention pic.twitter.com/kJN6oROFHX
— Mary Ann Ahern (@MaryAnnAhernNBC) August 20, 2024
Now, let’s talk about the drama outside the convention. Protesters managed to breach the DNC’s security, which was no small feat given the extra layers of fencing they had put up. This led to even more tension as protesters made their way into the Women’s Caucus event, shouting about the situation in Gaza. Their presence was not welcomed, and they were quickly removed, showing that the Democrats are willing to listen to protests—just not when it interferes with their agenda.