Tonight, Joe Biden will accept the presidential nomination. Looking at the guest list, I think the night will be more about moving forward with unity than in criticizing Trump.
It will be hard to top last night’s convention but we’ll see.
The Washington Post has the lineup. The proceedings begin at 9 PM ET.
- Tammy Duckworth, the Illinois senator and veteran.
- Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Atlanta mayor.
- Cory Booker, the New Jersey senator and former presidential candidate.
- Vivek Murthy, the former surgeon general.
- The secretary of state of California, Alex Padilla, and of Michigan, Jocelyn Benson.
- Deb Halaand, a member of Congress from New Mexico.
- Cedric Richmond Jr., son of Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.).
- Mike Bloomberg, the former New York mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.
- Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Ind. and former Democratic presidential candidate.
- Andrew Yang, businessman and former Democratic presidential candidate.
- Tammy Baldwin, the senator from Wisconsin.
- Christopher A. Coons, the senator from Delaware and a Biden confidant.
- Joe Biden and his family.
- Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, author Jon Meacham and performers John Legend, Common and The Chicks
- There will also be video tributes to Beau Biden, Biden’s son who died in 2015 of brain cancer, and John Lewis, a former congressman and civil rights icon from Georgia who died this summer
You can watch the full proceedings and comment below:
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truman commented
2020-08-21 11:09:14 -0400
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I liked what I saw over the last few days at the DNC Convention. I’m optimistic that we can rid ourselves of the corrupt Orange Clown this November. But there is a ways to go to that joyful day.
The Repugs will crank up the dirt machine full blast once again. Rudy Ghouliani and his Ukrainian mafia buddies will endlessly prattle on with lies about Hunter Biden. That Tara Reade creature will get hours of guest time on Fux to regurgitate her discredited fable of sexual harassment. There is no lie about Joe Biden or Kamala Harris so vile that it won’t be aired on Fux News.
The Repugs will crank up the dirt machine full blast once again. Rudy Ghouliani and his Ukrainian mafia buddies will endlessly prattle on with lies about Hunter Biden. That Tara Reade creature will get hours of guest time on Fux to regurgitate her discredited fable of sexual harassment. There is no lie about Joe Biden or Kamala Harris so vile that it won’t be aired on Fux News.
John McKee commented
2020-08-21 02:40:59 -0400
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Hey Anonymous – that’s down-under slang for praise, but to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever written it down before. Not sure whether it’s spelled that way or ‘wraps’.
John McKee commented
2020-08-20 23:30:58 -0400
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Expect an explosion any minute. Fox is giving Biden huge raps on his performance, along with the expected quibbles, obviously.
Ellen commented
2020-08-20 23:15:59 -0400
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I have to call the convention a big success. Hope America thinks so, too.
Ellen commented
2020-08-20 23:03:24 -0400
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Agree, John. I don’t want to go back to the old convention.
Ellen commented
2020-08-20 23:02:41 -0400
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Biden’s speech is excellent, I think. Not senile, not feeble and meaningful, kind, decent, and smart.
John McKee commented
2020-08-20 22:56:11 -0400
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Agreed, Ellen. I’m so impressed by the way they have scheduled the speakers through the four days – Bloomberg is not my favorite either, but he brought another distinct viewpoint to add to the ‘big tent’ feel to the proceedings. I’m surprised that they have been able to maintain a feel of optimism and excitement, even with the disastrous national situation and the lack of audience feedback.
Ellen commented
2020-08-20 22:28:26 -0400
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Also, I’m not a fan of Bloomberg but I thought he was good.
John McKee commented
2020-08-20 22:15:57 -0400
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I’m not usually big on rap, but that duet was magical.
Ellen commented
2020-08-20 22:11:29 -0400
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Republican WWII vet voting slamming Trump and voting for Biden was my favorite so far, along with the kid saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ellen commented
2020-08-20 21:49:20 -0400
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I liked John Legend and Common’s musical tribute, too.
Ellen commented
2020-08-20 21:29:27 -0400
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I am totally not loving tonight. I like the tribute to John Lewis, though.
Ellen commented
2020-08-20 21:12:41 -0400
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Pledge of Allegiance kid was adorable. I’m guessing that was Cedric Richmond Jr.
Ellen commented
2020-08-20 21:09:39 -0400
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The jokes between Andrew Yank and Julia Louis-Dreyfus were awful. She sounds like an over-coached high schooler.
