Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 | 2 a.m.
I couldn’t assist however discover the sharp distinction within the tone, the message and even the speaker lists, between the Democratic and Republican nationwide conventions.
The Republican tone was subdued, the message unfavourable and demeaning, and the audio system included personalities reminiscent of Hulk Hogan and Dana White, Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Eric and their important others. Noticeably absent have been his daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and son Barron. In truth, his spouse solely acquired on stage on the finish of the conference.
Much more apparent have been the political no-shows which included former President George Bush, Trump’s personal vp, Mike Pence, members of his Cupboard, and Senate Minority Chief Mitch McConnell. Thus, they needed to accept political attention-seekers like Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia.
Against this, the Democratic tone was upbeat, the message optimistic, and audio system included former presidents and first girls, former Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi, public servants reminiscent of Leon Panetta, labor and union leaders, and even Republicans like Stephanie Grisham and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger ofIllinois. Celebrities included Oprah Winfrey and actress Eva Longoria. There was a Capitol police officer, a Michigan county sheriff, dad and mom of a hostage being held by Hamas, and all kinds of ladies who had been abused, raped, had IVF therapies, and suffered critical medical issues from abortion-related well being points.
I stay up for the following few months to see how every marketing campaign strikes ahead, and the presidential and vice presidential debates.
