Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was pinching himself after watching delegates formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket at the Democratic National Convention — and then slammed her MAGA opponent by likening the election to darkness versus light. Speaking with CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins on the floor of the DNC in Chicago, Newsom shared how he couldn't believe he was standing there as governor announcing more than 400 votes for his pal Harris.
"It's just surreal. Just an obvious point of pride," he said. "What a point of privilege and what an opportunity to showcase someone whose next-level talent is now out of the shadow of being vice president and has the chance to shine.
" Newsom noted that the election is now a "sprint" and said Harris recognizes what's at stake. He urged her to "stay on the offense." ALSO READ: Stop the Steal 2024 is here "No one's denying what's on the other side," he said, referring to former President Donald Trump .
"No one is denying the choice: this is daylight and darkness and the contrast couldn't be more acute." Newsom then shared what he called "a beautiful thing to watch." "Donald Trump is spinning.
He doesn't know what to do, he doesn't know how to do it. But he'll ultimately land somewhere. And that's why we ultimately have to be humble as it relates to what's in front of us in the next few months," Newsom said.
Newsom theorized that Trump was taken off guard by the party's sudden unity. "And I don't think he also imagined the one intangible: there's a sense of spirit and pride," he said, and "energy that's beyond these four walls." Watch the clip below or at this link.
Tuesday's Democratic National Convention roll call to appoint Kamala Harris the party's presidential nominee might have been ceremonial, but it was also a spectacle. Though the official roll call took place weeks before to avoid a legal battle over state ballot laws , the Democratic Party made the ceremonial a party, DJing individualized music for each state's delegation and treating the crowd to surprise cameos from a variety of stars and celebrities. Onlookers were mesmerized by the performance, calling it one of the most energetic political convention showcases they had ever seen — including even some Republicans.
"THAT’S how you roll call!" posted award-winning podcaster Allison "Mueller, She Wrote" Gill in response to the surprise, show-stealing appearance by rap star Lil Jon for the Georgia delegation. "I'm gonna just go ahead and call this moment with DJ Cassidy calling the roll call the greatest moment of the DNC ," wrote attorney and SHERO writer Amee Vanderpool. "Georgia brought Lil Jon out for what is essentially the most lit roll call ever," wrote the account @PattyLupone.
"Fun fact: Lil Jon was once a contestant on The Apprentice. Suck it, Donald." "Why is it smart to do the roll call this way for Dems?" wrote ex-Republican and former Lincoln Project strategist Matt Walton.
"1. It's a lot of fun 2. There is so much content for social media to help Harris.
3. The short clips are great to get campaign message across. 4.
This will be talked about a lot and people will rewatch." ALSO READ: ‘Absolutely essential’: Son of Oath Keeper Stewart Rhodes is all in for Kamala Harris "This roll call is unapologetic earnestness and unironic cringe without one ounce of shame. It's perfect," wrote Run For Something founder Amanda Litman.
"Did not have the soundtrack of college as the soundtrack of the delegate roll call vote on my bingo card today...
but love it," wrote former White House press secretary and MSNBC contributor Jen Psaki. "Folks..
. we’ve figured out how to do a roll call. Forever.
This is what we do all the time now!!" wrote legal analyst Elie Mystal. "I’m sorry but this #DNC2024 roll call with DJ Cassidy, themed state music and party/club atmosphere is blowing the RNC’s roll call out of the water," wrote GOP commentator Meghan McCain. "It looks like a giant party and celebration and everyone in that room looks like they’re having a blast.
" Fox News ' Jesse Watters had a take on the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday's edition of "The Five" — in his view, it looks like no one actually wanted to be there. The first night of the convention in Chicago kicked off with a number of notable speakers, culminating in former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Joe Biden , all giving their support for Vice President Kamala Harris . "The only joy in the room, Greg, is Joy Reid," said Watters, referring to the liberal MSNBC host.
"I have great antenna when it comes to emotion. I walked through this place yesterday, the vibes are off. No one's talking to each other.
There's empty seats. I walked outside afterwards." Watters then rattled off a bunch of people he saw, who in his assessment either didn't look happy or weren't attracting the attention they should be, given their status.
"There was a two-hour line and I see John Corzine, worth $200 million, standing in it just looking miserable as anybody could be," said Watters. "I'm looking at Mayor Pete walk around. No one even recognizes him.
Lori Lightfoot. People walk past and they don't even know who she is. I'm seeing CNN and NBC news anchors who I consider pretty famous.
No one even wants a selfie. ALSO READ: Stop the Steal 2024 is here "They don't even look happy. When I saw him in Milwaukee, I was like, yeah, they're not happy there at the RNC .
They're not happy here, either. There is a weird vibe going on, I can't figure it out." So far the DNC appears to be outperforming the RNC in one big respect: viewership.
According to preliminary estimates , the DNC drew 20 million viewers, versus around 18 million for the RNC. Watch the video below or at the link here. - YouTube www.
youtube.com CHICAGO — As Democratic National Convention delegates ceremonially nominated Kamala Harris for president, hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed in the streets with Chicago police officers. During the 8 p.
m. ET hour, Palestine protesters marched into a line of riot police near Clinton and Madison streets, about three miles away from the United Center, where the prime-time events of the Democratic National Convention are taking place, and near Chicago's Israeli consulate. Police — some dressed in riot gear — targeted specific protesters and pulled them out of the crowd.
Police arrested one man during a chaotic scene. Police confront pro-Palestinian protesters in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
(Jordan Green / Raw Story ) As the sun began setting, riot police lined Clinton Street in downtown Chicago. Protesters retreated back to the area directly in front of the Israeli consulate and are now giving speeches and chanting. "Revolution, revolution, normalize the revolution," they shouted.
As the 10 p.m. ET hour neared, some protesters declared, "We’re going to fight our way out.
" Raw Story witnessed police arrest at least two more protesters. Many far-left protesters blame President Joe Biden and Harris for pro-Israel policies they argue have facilitated the deaths of tens of thousands of Gaza residents during Israel's 10-month-long war on Hamas, which rules the Palestinian territory..
