I really L💖VE the virtual convention. It's so much better than I imagined it would be!

[NurseJackie]

I really L💖VE the virtual convention. It's so much better than I imagined it would be!

Okay, in all honestly... I could do without the virtual applause breaks, but whatever... I can overlook that. Considering that it's our first effort with very little time to prepare and I am VERY IMPRESSED with how good it looks and how smoothly things are running!

I like the precision direction and timing. I like the production values. I like that we don't have to worry about "spontaneous protest chanting" and inappropriate and disrespectful booing to distract from the speeches and message of our guest speakers.

There are other advantages of giving pre-recorded speeches as well: it gives an opportunity to edit out mistakes, or have a "take-two" (especially advantageous for folks who aren't comfortable speaking in an arena.)

The only disadvantage I can see is that the candidate (or other speakers) can't "feed off of" the energy of the audience, and then use that feedback-loop to get the attendees (and the TV viewers) all revved up and raring to go. But considering all the other advantages that come with having a compressed schedule and pre-recorded speeches... I think it's an okay trade-off.

Even when the Covid crisis is over, this is a format that I'd definitely support. We should use it extensively going forward! I think it serves us VERY well and helps us to get our message across. The skillfully crafted short messages are also ready-made ads that can be played over and over again.

[Rebl2]

1. I agree

with you. I also don’t miss all the crowd noise in the background.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

2. The RNC will be nothing in comparisson....

There will be no feeling, no empathy for those lost from COVID-19.

It is hard to praise a man so evil, it will be laughable at best. Do not expect the Republicans to replicate such a production.

[NurseJackie]

3. Melanie won't be plagiarizing Michelle's speech, that's for sure.

[SheltieLover]

11. What can the russian asset possibly say?

Rail against immigrants? She is one.

Oh, I know: praise putin!

[jrthin]

17. Well, she could wear her "I don't care, do you"? coat

and that would do as her speech. It would express here feelings honestly and succinctly.

[malaise]

21. Not this speech

but she'll find one

[brush]

10. I don't see how theirs can be anywhere near as polished.

Just in the last couple of weeks trump was still trying to secure a venue to have a live event with the big crowes he loves so when have they had time to plan, organize and get the tech expertise to pull off what certainly takes weeks, maybe months to do?

We'll see next week. I'll have my popcorn ready.

[Walleye]

12. Plus most of the talent in Hollywood and New York is on our side

[underpants]

4. Incredibly well produced last night

I saw the producer on Stephanie Ruhle’s show. This was months in the making and it showed.

My wife and I were flat out amazed at how well it was done.

[MANative]

5. Completely agree!

It was concise, focused and downright riveting. I didn't get distracted once. With the previous format, I was always in and out of the room, often missing things because it was so difficult to predict what would happen when!

[crickets]

19. Agreed! I think you've pinpointed my thoughts on this.

I do miss a little of the 'show' and crowd excitement. I love the corny balloon drop/confetti moments. But in the past, I've never been able to sit through much of a convention. I might catch a speech or two and that's it, because the traditional conventions are too long and scattered overall.

This was streamlined and focused, with enough variety that I never lost interest. It really was so well done. I think it's a model going forward and I hope we don't revert completely to the old version again.

I also loved being able to stream the program separate from all of the talking heads, so I could watch and digest things at my own pace, gather my own thoughts on what is being said. Afterward, it was interesting to tune in to some of the discussion shows, but during the moment it was refreshing to have no one telling me what to think about I'm watching.

[Hoyt]

6. +10000. It went quite well. Of course excellent speakers helped. Was concerned as well.

I've seen some talk shows that were awful trying to deal with CV19 social distancing. Keeping it relatively short and on time helped a bunch.

One does miss the cheering and demonstrations, at times.

[democrattotheend]

7. I miss the crowd and the excitement

But I definitely think going virtual was the right decision under the circumstances, and they have done a good job considering.

[world wide wally]

8. I watched the virtual graduation show last spring and saw the potential there.

They did a good job on both of them.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

9. It's okay. It works for the current situation.

I do miss the energy of the live convention, though.

[Laelth]

13. I suspect that this will be the model for all political conventions going forward.

At most, when COVID-19 is no longer a threat, we might see a hybrid in-person/virtual convention, but this format is just too good to discard. If Biden/Harris win in a landslide, which they should, much credit for their victory will be given to this historic convention (rightly or wrongly). I don’t see us abandoning this format. It’s highly effective.

-Laelth

[NurseJackie]

14. Yes... "effective". Perfect! That's a good word that I should have used in my description.

It will help us to deliver our message with the precision and flair. (And instead of a balloon-drop... how about a HUGE outdoor fireworks show?)

[UTUSN]

15. Yip, an historical shift, from when conventions were relevant. Next: Cancelling CAUCUSes!

[Wellstone ruled]

16. So agree.

So many Relative Speakers packed into a very energy packed few hours. Best part was the three MSNBC Talents keeping it straight. Ms.Obama made the evening.

[UTUSN]

18. Let's face it, since becoming irrelevant they are just for partying & rewarding the worker bees.

[NurseJackie]

22. Yes please! Yes, yes, yes. Please, please, oh-please!

Next: Cancelling CAUCUSes!

Yes please! Yes, yes, yes. Please, please, oh-please!



PS: Thanks for using the proper indefinite article. It drives me nuts when people say or write "a historical"

[UTUSN]

28. I've long noted that you and I are on the same wave length, thanks!

[Baked Potato]

20. Yes! Agreed!

💖

[Happy Hoosier]

23. I think it's better that the usual convention

I could NEVER connect with old-fashioned convention hall events.

[NurseJackie]

24. They always seemed so S-L-O-W in the past. And there were often...

... missed cues, late arrivals... time wasted walking on/off stage... technical difficulties... inexperienced speakers who didn't know how close to stand to a mic, or who were too nervous and sounded timid or spoke too quickly... or having to wait for the crowd noises to subside (or having to talk over the rowdies) ... or being interrupted and pausing for rude "spontaneous" booing or chants of disapproval.

This format just SHINES and sparkles. It keeps the momentum going!!


I LOVE IT!!!

[Squinch]

25. It was great. I figured it would be like all the ones before, some high moments punctuated

by boring ones. But I never took my eyes off the screen.

[NurseJackie]

26. Eva Longoria was absolutely amazing. So well done. Professional and enchanting.

[Squinch]

27. Can you imagine what it takes to project that calm in that situation?