Gail…i recall the awe that we felt about touching the railing at the President’s new home…it is going to be so hard…i am glad you are here…that we are all here…to hold each other’s hands…I miss Ms Chips
“Politics isn’t all about policy and rhetoric. It’s also about the person — their family life, their hobbies, and how they can connect with their voter base on a human level. Which is why voters should probably check out the videos of Tim Kaine playing the harmonica. Yes, that’s right, America. The presumptive Democrat nominee for vice president plays the harmonica. Often. And in public. The Virginia senator has a lot of personality. Many have called Kaine “boring,” but anyone who jams on a harmonica, it seems to me at least, has a little something in him…..His skill on the harmonica has allowed him to jam seamlessly with professionals and amateurs, and earn the respect of Virginians, not just as a governor or a senator who has a hobby he likes to use politically, but also as a musician.“One Sunday I’m there in the circle playing banjo and suddenly TV cameras show up,” said Alan Graf, “Tim Kaine walks in, and he sits down and someone goes that’s Senator Tim Kaine…Mr. Graf was “leading” the song that Mr. Kaine joined in on, which in bluegrass means he can dictate who gets to take a solo during a break. “And we’re playing, and I notice Tim’s looking at me,” he said. “And I figured it was time for a solo. So I gave him the nod,” he said with a pause, laughing. “Like Hillary.” Mr. Kaine — who will accept his party’s nomination as Hillary Clinton’s running mate on Wednesday night in a speech before the Democratic convention —- jumped in without missing a beat. “But he took it, he took it, man,” Mr. Graf said. “He just jumped on it. He was ready to go, and he took a pretty mean harp solo….continued”
It is – he sounds a little nervous. Talk that the Californian berniebots want to disrupt his speech may have caused that.
His speech with Hillary was a blinder – he’ll do well campaigning
I was hoping Sen. Kaine would tinker & rehash his intro speech from Saturday and by god my wish came true. That was perfect and wasn’t viewed by 30 million people.
Love watching this and reading the tweets and getting through it with this TOD family. Thankful for your everything all the time over the top tireless genius, NerdyWonka. Thinking of Chipsticks with love and gratitude. What magnificence, FLOTUS’s speech, VP Joe Biden, and now knowing POTUS is next up to bring his genius brilliance energy integrity wisdom optimism to us. My heart is about to pop.
Been really inspired today (been watching on C-span). The line-up has been top-notch; accomplished, smart, talented, inspiring, people who have accomplished real things in the world.
Michael Bloomberg, while not one of my favorite people, is just the person that Bernie Bros and reluctant Independents need to hear.
The organizers of this convention have done a very good job.
Waiting on PBO to put the final icing on the cake.
Tim Kaine is a hoot with his Trump impersonation “Believe me.”
“Believe me!” A good line…….I’m really liking Kaine. He has a totally different way of speaking….folksy, down to earth, funny……Like Joe, he attacks with a smile.
I had a good time laughing all by myself. I love him already. But he is no Joe Biden. But I love him. He looks honest, someone with integrity. A good man.
GE, TOD! Made my way to the Veterans Caucus this afternoon. Will give you details tomorrow evening. Met a “friend” of TOD, forgot she was one of the founders of the DNC Veterans Caucus…
I like Kaine. Liked his speech. There’s a quiet strength in him. I have full confidence he’ll be able to take down Pence, never be intimidated by Trump, and give Hillary all the assist she needs. #ClintonKaine2016
I’m still watching the speech, because my youngest granddaughter called … but all I have to say is – that look in the President’s eyes? That’s a man who’s happy in his own skin. He doesn’t “need” to be President – he’s not sorry he’s turning it over (like Bill was, like Bernie is). That’s a man who’ll be the same man inside, when he personally drives away from the White House. We have been so lucky.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Rock on NW!
I like to call her Nerdy “Wonderful”
Love that. Glad we’re all together here tonight, Nerdy Wonderful! (You, too, Chips!)
Gail…i recall the awe that we felt about touching the railing at the President’s new home…it is going to be so hard…i am glad you are here…that we are all here…to hold each other’s hands…I miss Ms Chips
PF, I feel everything you’re saying 💕
And you, too, GGail!
😀
Waiting for that skinny kid!
Yes..
Rock On!!!!! NW…Rock ON!
Gracias!
We Love you NW ❤️
Right back at ya, GGail. 😀
Boy, I’ve forgotten how much these people like to talk…..
Thank you NW….I play catch up every day and have not gotten the chance to thank you … on a current thread!
🙂
Thank you, Marlz.
Looks like another wonderful late, late night! Wot! Who comes first, Tim Kaine or PBO?
Yay VP Kaine…
“Politics isn’t all about policy and rhetoric. It’s also about the person — their family life, their hobbies, and how they can connect with their voter base on a human level. Which is why voters should probably check out the videos of Tim Kaine playing the harmonica. Yes, that’s right, America. The presumptive Democrat nominee for vice president plays the harmonica. Often. And in public. The Virginia senator has a lot of personality. Many have called Kaine “boring,” but anyone who jams on a harmonica, it seems to me at least, has a little something in him…..His skill on the harmonica has allowed him to jam seamlessly with professionals and amateurs, and earn the respect of Virginians, not just as a governor or a senator who has a hobby he likes to use politically, but also as a musician.“One Sunday I’m there in the circle playing banjo and suddenly TV cameras show up,” said Alan Graf, “Tim Kaine walks in, and he sits down and someone goes that’s Senator Tim Kaine…Mr. Graf was “leading” the song that Mr. Kaine joined in on, which in bluegrass means he can dictate who gets to take a solo during a break. “And we’re playing, and I notice Tim’s looking at me,” he said. “And I figured it was time for a solo. So I gave him the nod,” he said with a pause, laughing. “Like Hillary.” Mr. Kaine — who will accept his party’s nomination as Hillary Clinton’s running mate on Wednesday night in a speech before the Democratic convention —- jumped in without missing a beat. “But he took it, he took it, man,” Mr. Graf said. “He just jumped on it. He was ready to go, and he took a pretty mean harp solo….continued”
We promised Don no harmonica playin’, LP. (You have been warned – Ha!)
I missed the memo, JB! I know you will help me smooth things over 😕
I will, LP. Maybe he’s nodded off (nah! he’ll forgive you).
We love you, dawg, but you’re on your own!!
Oh, this is a very big night for my POTUS, for us.
Trying to hold my emotions in, Meta….but VP Biden has truly tested my limits!
Hugs to you, LP!
VP Joe knocked us silly. He is such a great man!!
yes it is….simply awesome
Yes it is meta 😘
I am liking Tim Kaine. He’lldo a great job. Hard act to followJoe Biden.
It is – he sounds a little nervous. Talk that the Californian berniebots want to disrupt his speech may have caused that.
His speech with Hillary was a blinder – he’ll do well campaigning
well so far so good for mr kaine. hope it goes well for him
I believe my Tim Kaine is a big overwhelmed tonight. But I admire him.
This is a tough position to be in. He’s not elected by anyone for this job, he was selected by one person. I’m liking him…..
This is a GREAT night so far! I know the wiki-dicks thought they could drown out the DNC convention – but they have FAILED. 🙂
I was hoping Sen. Kaine would tinker & rehash his intro speech from Saturday and by god my wish came true. That was perfect and wasn’t viewed by 30 million people.
He is doing a good job. I admire how he boughtBernie in then closed it off. He’lldo great.
k. this made me laugh:
I hope that she returned Michelle Obama’s speech.
Good!
on no. bernie supporters are shouting bernie while kaine is speaking. seriously disrespectful.
The best statement so far: We should feel the Bern but not get burned by the other guy!
Love watching this and reading the tweets and getting through it with this TOD family. Thankful for your everything all the time over the top tireless genius, NerdyWonka. Thinking of Chipsticks with love and gratitude. What magnificence, FLOTUS’s speech, VP Joe Biden, and now knowing POTUS is next up to bring his genius brilliance energy integrity wisdom optimism to us. My heart is about to pop.
hello Nancie…wavnnn
Watching online here:
https://www.demconvention.com/live/
I have watched each day online. No pundits and you see the whole thing.
Mr 99 wants to go out for lunch – told him it will be a late lunch – I’m not going anywhere until after PBO has spoken
That would be a 2:30pm lunch. But well worth the wait.
Nearly caused a divorce!
alright Kane is likeable enough 😉
Been really inspired today (been watching on C-span). The line-up has been top-notch; accomplished, smart, talented, inspiring, people who have accomplished real things in the world.
Michael Bloomberg, while not one of my favorite people, is just the person that Bernie Bros and reluctant Independents need to hear.
The organizers of this convention have done a very good job.
Waiting on PBO to put the final icing on the cake.
Tim Kaine is a hoot with his Trump impersonation “Believe me.”
I hope Tim Kaine’s speech is about to finish.
“Believe me!” A good line…….I’m really liking Kaine. He has a totally different way of speaking….folksy, down to earth, funny……Like Joe, he attacks with a smile.
I like him a lot!
Nerdy, you are bad!
Love it – me waiting too
ha! 😀
Tim sure can talk. I wonder how much is script? LOL, not much, I’m thinking.
I had a good time laughing all by myself. I love him already. But he is no Joe Biden. But I love him. He looks honest, someone with integrity. A good man.
He is not the typical ‘attack dog’, that was easy to see without commentary!
Tim is not bad. I like him.
Texting all along with brother, neat to get updates..
GE, TOD! Made my way to the Veterans Caucus this afternoon. Will give you details tomorrow evening. Met a “friend” of TOD, forgot she was one of the founders of the DNC Veterans Caucus…
I like Kaine. Liked his speech. There’s a quiet strength in him. I have full confidence he’ll be able to take down Pence, never be intimidated by Trump, and give Hillary all the assist she needs. #ClintonKaine2016
Surprise, surprise!
Sure looks that way to me.
This “old chick” is FABULOUS.
Love Toms Mom….omg…at 73 she won her election…
I like her
The little things that President Obama does….when he leaves office we will be hearing a lot about his kindness and warmth!!!
“I wish every American could hug President Obama” – Gold Star Mother Sharon Belkofer
OMG….MY PRESIDENT!!
caine’s speech was absolute brilliance in knowing his audience. really impressed with him. all within a week of being selected. amazing.
Sharon told a sweet story
Tom’s Mom For Prez 2024!!! I am crying with joy and pride. I wish we all could hug our beloved Prez too. One voice can change a room.
LOVING this documentary!! PBO! THIS is WHY we elected and re-elected him. He IS the MAN!
I gotta save a copy of it – tomorrow!
What program do you use to save videos?
Many tears in my eyes. So proud of him. Proud of myself and you as well as of all of our hard work to get him elected. We were so…. Right!
YES…remind people of what shape this country was in when POTUS was elected.
Man deserves a spot on Mount Rushmore for all he did for this country…
WITH one party committing ECONOMIC TREASON against this country beginning January 20, 2009.
EXACTLY!!!! No way these last 8 years are going to be downplayed and/or forgotten! Not. Gonna. Happen.
LOL
delrayser @delrayser
If Joe Biden is the nation’s fun uncle, Tim Kaine is our dorky dad.
😹 😹 😹
Am loving Sharon Belkofer! woot!
I am a mess. Laughing, crying, cheering.. PBO
Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee my President….
The music from Denver!!!!
w00t there he is! PBO!!!!
MY PRESIDENT = BARACK OBAMA.. LOVE HIM…TEARS.
🙂 🙂 Here comes the sun…oops….son!
POTUS!!!!!!!!
Okay……I’m weeping. What did we do to deserve him? I am so thankful that he has been our president!!!!!
Oh Carolyn, I am right with you. The tears are flowing. When they were showing him singing at the service I thought of you. Now I’m listening.
There be love
I’m an emotional mess.
FLAT OUT
Me too!
I don’t think I can take it!
YES WE CAN!!
yes we can — tears! 😀
My President, Barack H. Obama
I’m gonna miss his “thank you”
Look at the love for him. Ain’t nobody playing with the clowns…try it if you want to..but, when those signs come down on your head, don’t whine.
bbc or aj or teann? choices, choices, choices. what to do, what to do, what to do?
Michael Yerxa @mikeyerxa
Obama. Take my money. Talk my ear off. Get me pregnant. We are not worthy.
I just had to R/T that. ❤
LOL. He is correct.
Ohhhhh, we will miss him so much. Love……. Respect…….Pride…….inspired……..Sad……..Hopeful. Those feelings do not begin to express how I feel.
sigh
POTUS!
This is not your typical election.
you betcha.
say it! #GOGOPBO
Who is that yelling? Get him out!
More than anything, I have seen what is right with america.
Yes, we can.
unbelievable work ethic (hillz)
O
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M
A
First Gentleman
Barack’s skin is immaculate. He must drink alkaline water and mind his busines
wow, nobody, not me, not bill, who is more qualified to be president than hillary.
shout out to uncle joe.
don’t boo vote 😀
now lighting up donnie dreck
he has everyone in the same space we are all in… don’t boo, VOTE
isil. take that rethugs.
I hope he brings up dreck’s treason today.
Hit them with that Foreign Policy Club!
we don’t look to be “RULED”.
burn.
We don’t look to be RULED!!
Preach PBO!
american dream is something that no wall will contain.
There is such love and respect on the faces of the Democrats for our President. We know why.
shout out to bs supporters.
The American Dream is something no wall can contain. – Pres Obama #DemsInPhilly
up and down the ticket – yep!! He’s giving a shout out to Bernie as well. But making sure dems get the local presence too.
He pulled the Berniebots in!
Vote for Democrats up and down the ballot!
Thank you for saying that Mr. President!
vote for mayors, sheriffs, state attorneys. that’s where the laws are made.
that’s how the democracy works.
How the hell are we gonna get through this?
Everything the President touches turns to gold.
[Too much?]
hillary is the one in the arena. you got to get in with her.
Democracy isn’t a Spectator Sport!!
it’s about YES, WE CAN.
God. I love this guy. He’s awesome! {{{PBO}}} I’m going to miss him but I can’t wait to see what he’s going to do.
bert certs. lol.
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!
Four Hundred and Forty Four More Years… I like the sound of that, eh??
omg My President, he shall always be thus for me.
talking about small town folks via his grandparents.
OMG!!
He is ethering Trump….
Naming all his qualities….
SHADE..
HOME GROWN DEMAGOGUES!!!
This is going to be a ‘take no prisoners’ campaign by PBO the likes of which have never been seen in the history of US politics.
Don doesn’t have the slightest capacity to realize just how thoroughly he is going to be thrashed.
Take care everyone … {{{{{Chips}}}}}
You’re so right, Bob!
wow, he just equaled donnie dreck with facists, jihadists and communists.
go kenyan. tell the truth to the nutters, who believe in the carnival barker.
the children of those immigrants were just as American as their own, whether they wore a cowboy hat or a yarmulke; a baseball cap or a hijab.
I’m still watching the speech, because my youngest granddaughter called … but all I have to say is – that look in the President’s eyes? That’s a man who’s happy in his own skin. He doesn’t “need” to be President – he’s not sorry he’s turning it over (like Bill was, like Bernie is). That’s a man who’ll be the same man inside, when he personally drives away from the White House. We have been so lucky.
You are so right JO’B. He is exactly all that.
I ask you to do for hillary clinton what you did for me.
Yes, we should.
The Audacity of Hope!
Passing on the baton…
God, I LOVE this man! I will ALWAYS, ALWAYS love this man!!!!!!
wonderful! 🙂
I don’t want him to go…
I just dont.
sniff sniff….
And on that note, the cleanest pol on earth leaves the stage.
Oh ,
Ok folks. We have work to do. Thru our tears we must carry on. We must do it for him, for our country and for ourselves. Live you all.
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/07/27/partners-6/
I am so going to miss him!
Bitter Bernie. Nothing to do but go home with Jaundiced Jane. To the very lovely Vermont.
{{{Chips Chica}}} We missed your (physical) presence tonight, but we/I figure you were here in spirit!
❤ ❤ ❤
Yes, I miss that Chips Chica girl!!!!