Former President Obama will headline the second night of the Democratic National Convention under the banner of the Democrats’ “Bold Vision for America’s Future.”
The convention, which is being held at United Center started Monday and runs through Thursday, when Vice President Harris will formally accept the Democratic presidential nomination with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
The Democrats’ theme Tuesday night is “A Bold Vision for America’s Future.” The night is expected to focus on how the Harris-Walz ticket intends to present a “brighter vision where everyone will have a chance not just to get by, but to get ahead.”
The Democrats have stressed that the 2024 presidential race “isn’t just a choice between two candidates.”
“It’s a choice between two very different visions of America,” the DNC said. “While Donald Trump believes our best days are behind us, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz know the best days lie ahead.”
On Tuesday night, the Democrats plan to draw a “stark contrast” between their vision and former President Trump’s.
Obama Allies Push Biden Out
Sources said it was a group of Obama allies and former advisers who helped to lead the charge in calling on President Biden to drop out of the race last month, including his former adviser, David Axelrod, George Clooney, a personal friend of the Obamas, and others.
Obama, who had Biden as his vice president for two terms, ultimately endorsed Harris after Biden exited the race, but not immediately.
At first, Obama said the party would be in unfamiliar territory but expressed confidence that the Democrat Party would find a suitable nominee.
Obama later endorsed Harris, calling her a “happy warrior.” It seems the former president’s idea of a “happy warrior” is someone who laughs inappropriately at serious questions and struggles to keep her staff from quitting en masse. She’s happy alright.
Democratic Convention Highlights
- Former President Obama to speak on Tuesday night
- Michelle Obama also expected to address the convention
- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker scheduled to speak
- Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, to give an address
The Democratic Platform: A Comedy of Errors
The first day of the convention saw delegates voting on the 2024 Democratic Party platform, which laid out priorities for the party, but it still named Biden as the candidate running for re-election. Talk about being behind the times! It’s as if the Democrats are stuck in a time warp, unable to keep up with their own revolving door of candidates.
“President Biden, Vice President Harris and Democrats are running to finish the job,” the 92-page document reads. One has to wonder: finish what job exactly? Finishing off the economy? Completing the dismantling of border security? Or perhaps they mean finishing off any remaining shred of common sense in their policy proposals.
The platform calls for overturning federal and state laws “that create barriers” to abortion, continuing to advance green energy initiatives that can help slow climate change, capping low-income families’ child care costs and urging Congress to approve a pathway to U.S. citizenship for “long-term” people in the country illegally.
It’s worth noting that while Democrats push for unrestricted abortion and open borders, they seem to forget that strong families and secure borders have been hallmarks of American prosperity. Republicans, on the other hand, have consistently advocated for policies that protect the sanctity of life and ensure national security.
A Confusing Stance on Israel
The platform also said Israel’s right to defend itself is “ironclad” while endorsing the Biden administration’s efforts to broker a lasting cease-fire deal that could suspend the fighting between Israel and Hamas. It’s like they’re trying to ride two horses with one behind, as the saying goes. Support Israel’s right to defend itself, but also try to stop them from doing just that? Classic Democrat doublespeak.
But outside United Center, hundreds of anti-Israel protesters gathered throughout the day Monday and are expected throughout the week in an effort to “send a strong message to Kamala Harris and Joe Biden.”
Groups were heard chanting “from the river to the sea” — a chant that has been widely used at antisemitic protests around the country and is described by the American Jewish Committee as “a rallying cry for terrorist groups and their sympathizers.”
More anti-Israel demonstrators descended on the convention center as officials anticipate seeing as many as 100,000 protesters during the week. It seems the Democrats have a knack for attracting the wrong kind of attention, doesn’t it?
Biden’s Graceful(?) Exit
Biden addressed the convention Monday night in a speech that the White House said represented a “fulfilling moment” for the president as he “passed the torch” to Harris. One might argue that it’s less of passing the torch and more of dropping a hot potato.
Biden suspended his re-election campaign in a stunning move amid pressure from within the Democrat Party after a disastrous debate performance against Trump in June. It’s almost as if the Democrats finally realized what conservatives have been saying all along – Biden was never fit for the job in the first place.
The unprecedented announcement to exit the race came as an increasing number of Democrat lawmakers and top Democrats began to publicly call for Biden to step aside. The party’s leadership was also engaged in efforts to convince Biden, 81, he could not win in November’s general election against Trump. It’s refreshing to see that even Democrats can occasionally recognize reality, even if it takes them a while to get there.
Biden quickly offered his “full support and endorsement” for Harris to take over as the party’s presidential nominee. One has to wonder if this swift endorsement was a genuine show of support or simply relief at no longer being in the hot seat.
Conclusion: A Party in Disarray
As the Democratic National Convention unfolds, it’s clear that the party is grasping at straws, trying to present a unified front while their internal chaos is on full display. From pushing out their incumbent president to embracing policies that many Americans find extreme, the Democrats seem to be on a path of self-destruction.
Meanwhile, Republicans continue to stand firm on principles of economic growth, strong borders, and traditional American values. As the Democrats fumble through their convention, it’s becoming increasingly clear which party truly has America’s best interests at heart.
