Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual convention
Source: Associated Press
Democrats will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention Aug. 17-20 in Milwaukee using live broadcasts and online streaming, party officials said Wednesday.
Joe Biden plans to accept the presidential nomination in person, but it remains to be seen whether there will be a significant in-person audience there to see it. The Democratic National Committee said in a statement that official business, including the votes to nominate Biden and his yet-to-be-named running mate, will take place virtually, with delegates being asked not to travel to Milwaukee.
Party Chairman Tom Perez said scaling back Democrats festivities is a matter of public health. He sought to draw a contrast with Trumps push for a traditional convention in North Carolina, clashing with the states Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, and public health officials over the details amid the pandemic.
Unlike this president, Joe Biden and Democrats are committed to protecting the health and safety of the American people, Perez said.
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sellitman
(11,606 posts)Makes me proud to be a Democrat.
I should say prouder.
regnaD kciN
(26,044 posts)...the optics of a national television audience watching Biden deliver his acceptance speech to, maybe, a handful of people (or else just alone in a room) versus Trump delivering his to thousands of cheering supporters, is not good for us -- it won't build much enthusiasm, for sure.
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)Im confident
Merlot
(9,696 posts)I think this is a great way to draw a contrast about what the two parties stand for.
nolabear
(41,959 posts)I've seen some good galleries of people responding to things, cheering, singing, etc.
Make the production values really good, have the delegates bring their children, their parents, whomever they can into the shot. Make it a gathering of American families.
Have Joe be in a presidential setting with his family and VP pick, (hell, have the whole damn cabinet quarantine for two weeks ahead of time and go--if West Point can do it they can to save the country!)
Have every living past president they can get and every person in the primaries--yeah, Bernie included--give a resounding endorsement speech.
Run footage of our allies talking about how much they look forward to working with America again.
You can do an awful lot when you don't have to navigate the physical limitations of a shared space. Not to mention saving lives.
JI7
(89,247 posts)Biden kicked ass in the Primary without ever showing huge crowds.
dhill926
(16,337 posts)onetexan
(13,036 posts)Laelth
(32,017 posts)Republicans should try it.
-Laelth
napi21
(45,806 posts)drray23
(7,627 posts)I may be able to finally attend virtually. That would be great.
Drunken Irishman
(34,857 posts)As people watch and cheer - so, you can have sound.
They kinda did something similar for the NFL draft this year:
But obviously a much larger screen. Thousands of people behind him, all types of backgrounds, listening to Biden deliver his speech and cheering, clapping.
nolabear
(41,959 posts)drray23
(7,627 posts)in the background wall. It would be incredible. I agree. If they Make a gigantic wall with thousands of feeds it would look awesome and convey the support of all the democrats as well as if it was in person.
onetexan
(13,036 posts)brooklynite
(94,503 posts)I understand the reason, but I had worked out arrangements with my DNC contacts for a downtown hotel and access to all the convention sessions.
rpannier
(24,329 posts)I feel badly for people, like yourself, who planned on being there and the city itself.
Putting on a convention isn't easy, nor is it cheap
George II
(67,782 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)I approve. There are other risks that a virtual convention also minimizes too... and everything will be orderly and RESPECTFUL.
C'MON! GET IN! We're taking back America!
Joe/Kamala or Biden/Harris 2020!!
They're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Biden Bandwagon & ride into the future!!
dalton99a
(81,455 posts)Initech
(100,064 posts)And one of the most important presidential elections in history, at that. But at least the Dems are handling this way better than Chump is, and that will hopefully translate to votes!
WheelWalker
(8,955 posts)If you've got it, flaunt it.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)titanicdave
(429 posts).........James Cameron to direct it and make it outstanding as he did with "Titanic"....