Holy Crap, this is good.

[musicblind]

This convention is one of the best things I've seen all year.

We're 30 minutes in, and I've cried three times already.


This feels... hopeful.

For the first time in so long, I feel hope.

[LisaM]

1. Lots of tears here, too.

It is very well done so far.

[Illumination]

44. Tugged @ my heart strings! Loved every moment of it! Especially the children @ the beginning

& Michele Obama @ the end. Bravo to the brave Republicans that spoke up! It was an accurate summary of how Trump's failed "leadership" has effected America & why change is needed...

[musicblind]

48. I hope nights 3 - 4 are just as good.

This convention threw down the gauntlet.

[Illumination]

49. Really looking forward to it musicblind! Michelle really let Trump have it!

[Cetacea]

2. So good..

Feeling hopeful for the first time in nearly four years.

[underpants]

3. Seamless. Deep back into May I'd say. Top quality.

My wife, who has an artist background, are blown away by this. Content and production.

[OAITW r.2.0]

10. Can't wait to watch the RNC fail coming up.

Script rewrite in full panic mode now. It will be the crowning humiliation for Trump.

[underpants]

15. Can't imagine them coming close.

With the change of the campaign and the NY Mag article on the campaign they need to go back in time. This this was started in at least May. Deep.

[OAITW r.2.0]

17. Trump was already planning his 2020 re-election....like the next day.

Trouble is....what does he run on? Name-calling? LOL.

[onetexan]

27. Racism & stoking fear - it's all he's got

[musicblind]

23. Do remember what a $h!# show their last convention was?

Unfinished set designs, plagiarized speeches, Ted Cruz going rouge, their firework plans not panning out, a fist fight in their VIP booth, unable to get any real celebrities, people like John Kasich not attending, not checking speeches before they were put in the prompter... so much more than I can type on a phone while trying to watch our convention on my tablet.

[underpants]

25. I can't image them doing details.

Right now I can feel panic.

[musicblind]

45. They should be very afraid.

Speaking from the White House isn't going to save their convention — nor will fireworks on the mall. You can't throw something like this together in a few weeks.

[underpants]

47. Nope.

They have to be laying bricks.

[musicblind]

18. I hope you're right.

They have one advantage over us: they are willing to put an unlimited number of lives at risk.

I can see them trying to top this by bringing in crowds, or violating the Hatch Act. They have no morals. Their hearts are Godless.

[OAITW r.2.0]

19. What, 500 people?

His base realizes that turning out / promoting Trump is pretty goddam anti-socialist. And they lose with us.

[musicblind]

24. His supporters ARE anti-social.

Grade A sociopaths.

I'm just amazed how so many fall for their schtick? I wake up everyday here in rural NC, and I'm like WTF?

[chriscan64]

46. It will be as rushed and lame as their latest aid package bill.

They were hell bent on a regular convention to show everyone that the virus was over, then picked the worst state to have it in. Dems planned on virtual from jump street and it shows. GOP suckfest will be slapdash at best.

[badhair77]

4. I didn't know what to expect but my expectations weren't high.

Thiis so much better than I thought it would be. Glad Nothing is dragging out. My attention span is short by this time of the day.

[OAITW r.2.0]

5. In some ways, this is better than a conventional convention.

We are going to hear a lot of smart Americans talk about the State of the Union today.....over the next few days....so far, so good.

[musicblind]

26. I haven't missed a convenient since I was 8 years old,

and I think this one is my favorite.

[onecaliberal]

6. Me too. It's been amazing. Lots of tears.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

7. The DNC is SHOWING what and who America is...

People of many backgrounds, races, educational backgrounds , economic backgrounds, with dreams, concerns, for the future of this country.

The RNC will not be showing such diversity. The message will be different for sure. I am liking what I am seeing right now.

Well done, DNC.

[demtenjeep]

8. It is AWESOME

I feel a sense of rebirth, renewal, cleansing?

I don't know what it is but it feels great

[stillcool]

9. I'm with you...

[northoftheborder]

11. Rachel and the other commentators do not need to interrupt and....

.....tell us what is happening. It is good enough and clear enough on it's own. I may switch to PBS to see how they are doing it.

[crickets]

14. I have YouTube playing it in another tab.

It's all convention all the time, no talking heads.

[zeusdogmom]

33. The DNC online feed is wonderful

Just the convention - nothing else.

[peggysue2]

12. Glad to hear I wasn't the only one

A reminder of how much is on the line, how much has been damaged, and how much hope is rid'en with Biden and Harris.

We can do this!

Biden/Harris 2020

[onetexan]

13. I'm watching this via MSNBC's coverage & i am blown away at how well this whole program was put

together. The virtual choir by the young people, the lovely host Eva L, the everyday citizens... very heartwarming and i hope Joe, Kamala & the entire team who worked on this know how much we are applauding their amazing & valiant efforts. This is so so critical that we win by a astounding landslide in 2 months.

BTW i'm getting Leon Bridges' CD. What a talented young man & that soulful voice!! He comes from my former backyard FW .

[OAITW r.2.0]

20. MSNBC isn't stepping on the coverage....

but they are providing excellent commentary when things go dark or delayed (so far, no tech issues. Well done DNC.

[onetexan]

21. Agree. Love it that they have Rachel, Joy & Nicole W commentating it. They're doing a great job!

[Freedomofspeech]

16. This is America...

This is beautiful.

[Solly Mack]

22. I'm enjoying it greatly.

[bdamomma]

28. I think

We the People are seeing hope again.

Well done, and I am enjoying this very much.

[spooky3]

29. Bernie is giving a good speech with a clear message. Nt

[iluvtennis]

30. Agree - this convention is well produced - great job by the team that pulled it together. nt

[Mr.Bill]

31. You know what's the difference between this and a regular convention?

So far everyone you have seen on your screen is sober.

[sandensea]

32. Best since the legendary '92

Except this one had to be conducted virtually - without the benefit of cheering crowds.

[Leith]

34. It's better than expected

It's interesting and just plain excellent.

[LymphocyteLover]

35. Yes, the format came off much better than I expected.

and many excellent speeches including Michelle's barnburner.

[Greybnk48]

36. It just ended for tonight. Excellent job!

Excellent show and wonderful messages.

[Upthevibe]

37. Fives stars out of Five...

Excellent evening. My God, Michelle's speech......

[mtngirl47]

38. Most excellent!

Tears and laughter and I clapped in my living room!

[RestoreAmerica2020]

39. Agreed. Skipped ABC' both-sidesism commentary especially when the likes of Chris Christy

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...him spew usual rw talking points. Damn he is one obnoxious sob [also referring to his Sunday morning appearances on ABC discussion panel]

Frankly, I'm sick and tired of all rw republican hate, racist propaganda and lies--just don't want to hear or see malevolent#45 or his ghoulish sycophants and/or repiblican pundits and/or gop--they're just too toxic!

[Solost]

40. You're not alone

[FailureToCommunicate]

41. The national anthem arrangment was great! And we loved the video about Biden's train

commute, engaging with all the people working along the way for years.

[SunSeeker]

43. And the Biden grandkids were so sweet doing the Pledge of Allegiance!

https://news.yahoo.com/joe-bidens-grandkids-kick-off-023503243.html

[FailureToCommunicate]

51. Oh, that's who those kids were. (MSNBC bottom screen covered over identifiers)

[calimary]

53. That got me all choked up.

This is VERY well done. Post written while watching the opening of Day 2. Still agreed!

[SunSeeker]

42. Way better than I thought it would be. Didn't miss the audience!

It was so intimate, like Zooming with my friends. Honestly, I think Michelle's speech was more effective this way. She maintained eye contact the whole time, with no applause interruptions. It was riveting.

[Sogo]

50. I much preferred this format to the regular convention.

I felt like I was part of it as opposed to observing it. Very top notch production, but then again, who has all the Hollywood production professionals on their side?

[warmfeet]

52. Michelle Obama is incredible,

amazing!

The first couple, Barack and Michelle, are beautiful. I am so grateful to have experienced this time. I hope to see something very similar in the near future.