Congrats, Gail! This was definitely ladies night with a whole lot of Black Girl magic and the most hard-hitting speech I have ever heard from Barack. I’m dehydrated from all the crying.
Confirming the @washingtonpost reporting@BarackObama was originally slated to close night three of the @DemConvention, but asked to swap spots with @KamalaHarris to symbolically "pass the torch" to her, a Democratic official tells me
Only 2 black people have ever been on the top of a major party’s presidential ticket in the history of this country. One chose Joe Biden as his running mate. Joe Biden chose the other one as his running mate. – Rachel Maddow
Kamala Harris: "When we vote, things change. When we vote, things get better. When we vote, we address the need for all people to be treated with dignity and respect in our country. So, each of us needs a plan, a voting plan." #DNC2020pic.twitter.com/HXDvFaHTG9
— The American Independent (@AmerIndependent) August 20, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells the #DemConvention: “As Speaker, I’ve seen firsthand Donald Trump’s disrespect for facts, for working families, and for women in particular—disrespect written into his policies toward our health and our rights, not just his conduct.” pic.twitter.com/l6wvtKOYMJ
She is strong and tenacious. I knew, listening to her, how hard this was. So proud of her. Will be so proud to have her husband, Capt. Mark Kelly, be my next Democratic Senator
.@GabbyGiffords is one of the toughest people I know. She’s fought so hard for her recovery and to regain her speech. And tonight, she gave her longest speech since she was shot nearly 10 years ago. She reminds me every day to never give up. https://t.co/9BhyTQhbSw
I got a new banner for those MAGA compromised-grey-matter no-somethings, stuck in a Jim Jones type cult. Your cult leader is: “President of Himself”. Wear that on yr maga weary. 😏 You proud? Nah, don’t think so.
Sen @KamalaHarris is a gift that Americans better risk EVERYTHING to DESERVE.
EVERYTHING.
Because, I assure you, Putin, Trump, McConnell & the entire #Trumpian@GOP have now meet an adversary that they know will HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE – FOREVER. #DemConvention
If we want to have ANY HOPE of defeating PUTIN and ensuring that Senator Kamala Harris becomes PRESIDENT of the United States of America, let alone Vice President in Joe Biden’s Cabinet come 20Jan2021 some American Leader must offer more than Vote slogans and mobilize a 24/7 counter-offensive between now and 3Nov2020.
That performance was sheer perfection – every detail just wonderful! Thanks for sharing the name of that gorgeous location. Gotta add the Cultural Center to my list of places to visit next time I’m in Chicago. Thank you so much! 👏🏾#DemConventionpic.twitter.com/cZIQLTDz4y
DeAndra Dycus spoke at tonight’s #DemConvention on behalf of millions of gun violence survivors whose lives have been taken or forever changed by senseless gun violence. She’s demanding a president & vice president who will address our nation’s gun violence crisis, not ignore it. pic.twitter.com/NjfBZQiUnI
I nearly fell off the couch when @kerrywashington mentioned her 8th grade constitutional law class. I was her teacher. And so proud of her professional accomplishments and political advocacy. https://t.co/Tey47FSRfD
Karine Jean-Pierre is the tiny warrior who jumped in front of KH when that mofo jumped on stage and grabbed her mike during a live interview. The guy was twice her size and she had the courage of a Dora Milaje defending her queen before Doug and two other men got there to drag the guy off stage. She is now KH’s chief of staff (not sure if this is the correct title).
‘I’ve seen firsthand Donald Trump's disrespect for facts, for working families, and for women in particular’ — Watch Speaker Nancy Pelosi call out Pres. Trump for his behavior at the #DemConventionpic.twitter.com/jbpjLWYDG6
#BringAlejandraHome trump said this about Mexican immigrants: "I'm moving them out day 1." "They aren’t people." "I don’t want them in our country." "They’re animals!"
"They know they can’t win you over with their policies. So they’re hoping to make it as hard as possible for you to vote, and to convince you that your vote does not matter. That is how they win … Do not let them take away your power.“ pic.twitter.com/XMYYz6jOSD
"I did hope, for the sake of our country, that Donald Trump might show some interest in taking the job seriously … but he never did,” former President Obama said at the #DemConvention. "…Donald Trump hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t." https://t.co/CAJPOieKwzpic.twitter.com/teWfqGtOmn
Listen…when PBO got to the part of his speech about how different groups were discriminated against – particularly the part about Blacks being spat on for trying to vote – you could see he was getting PISSED. I bet he was thinking about John Lewis. #DNCConvention2020#DNC2020
Hail Kamala Of House Harris First of her name Queen of the ticket Yas Queen of the Senate Daughter of Immigrants Mother of Dragons Breaker of Tropes Crusher of Kavanaugh Bitchsmacker of Barr Shellacker of Limbaugh Khaleesi of the Oak-land #KamalaHarrisVP#DemocraticConvention
“That led me to become a lawyer, a DA, AG and a #US senator. And at every step of the way, I’ve been guided by the words I spoke from the first time I stood in a courtroom#KamalaHarris FOR THE PEOPLE#MOGhttps://t.co/TJ8BysONpK
Exactly so. And begins in the final days of the Obama Administration😠, when a single Senator blocked all 5 USPS Board of Governors [USPSBOG] nominees. Which means every USPSBOG member was appointed after Jan 20, 2017.https://t.co/qdrKg9pLwz
I certainly hope that the media doesn’t fall for the okie doke and try to cover the Orange man’s event tonight during the Democratic Convention, and more specifically, Biden’s acceptance speech.
YES!!! and the post office helped. Ironic that Blue state officials are protecting the ones that hate them. This is called doing your sworn duty to protect ALL of the people.
Steve Bannon has been "charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering." https://t.co/lDMXUDrmbw
Morning everyone. Appears that, if we are able, that we should hand deliver our ballots to the local Board of Elections….. find a way over or around. They have to cheat to win. We have exposed them, now let’s vote in numbers never before seen and bring these criminals some much needed justice. Do not let them take our democracy!!
Exclusive new images obtained by NBC News appear to show high-volume mail sorting machines out of service and dismantled.
This comes after Postmaster General Dejoy suspended cost-cutting measures and policy changes until after the election.https://t.co/EyCYHx0NUu
President Obama:
“I have sat in the Oval Office with both of the men who are running for president.
I never expected that my successor would embrace my vision or continue my policies.
I did hope,
for the sake of our country,
that Donald Trump might show some interest in taking the job seriously;
that he might come to feel the weight of the office and discover some reverence for the democracy
that had been placed in his care.
But he never did.
For close to four years now, he’s shown no interest in putting in the work;
no interest in finding common ground;
no interest in using the awesome power of his office to help anyone but himself and his friends;
no interest in treating the presidency as anything but one more reality show
that he can use to get the attention he craves.
Donald Trump hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t.
And the consequences of that failure are severe.
170,000 Americans dead.
Millions of jobs gone while those at the top take in more than ever.
Our worst impulses unleashed, our proud reputation around the world badly diminished,
and our democratic institutions threatened like never before.”
Full text: (https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/19/politics/barack-obama-speech-transcript/index.html)
BREAKING: Bannon, who was President Donald Trump’s former campaign boss, was arrested this morning in Washington, D.C. on charges he and others allegedly made false representations about the "We Build the Wall campaign." https://t.co/ISfNJPWfRd
Obstruction Of Mails: 18 U.S. Code § 1701.
“Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs or retards the passage of the mail, or any carrier or conveyance carrying the mail, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”
ARREST DEJOY!!
The judge calls Team Trump's litigation posture "as unprecedented and far-reaching as it is perilous to the rule of law and other bedrock constitutional principles on which this country was founded and by which it continues to be governed." pic.twitter.com/IZBGM5fjTc
ARREST DEJOY.
Obstruction Of Mails: 18 U.S. Code § 1701.
“Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs or retards the passage of the mail, or any carrier or conveyance carrying the mail, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”
ARREST DEJOY!!
ARREST DEJOY!!
Fun fact: We share a birthday, Oct. 20, and we’re exactly 20 years apart. She is one of the most special people in my life, and it brings me so much joy to share her with all of you during this important moment for our country. Let’s make history, @KamalaHarris. pic.twitter.com/boBPcQ0h2R
Exactly. There are many millions of us that can take him down if we all vote and work together
Trump is trying steal the election to stay out of prison. Think about how some fleeing felons would rather have a shoot-out with the police than be arrested & go to prison. Trump is having a figurative shoot-out with the American people as he desperately tries to avoid prison.
Trump people motivated by fear and greed, won’t change their minds even if you set their children on fire.
Speeches last night trying to shake Americans awake to their horrible fate, those who are still duped.
Excuses, excuses, excuses, name your excuse for spectating….for not voting.
The tipping point is here.
AMERICA, AMERICA, AMERICA:
ARREST DEJOY.
ARREST DEJOY.
Yep, blame the @ajc for revealing (as if it’s a revelation) his failure. Wouldn’t it be nice if public servants* put the lives of those they allegedly serve above their own ambition? @govkemp will be remembered for his incompetence, hypocrisy, & corruption. What a legacy.
Anticipation is everything.
Being able to see is everything.
At this very late stage of the game with the damage done, so deep and wide,
our last real play to halt
and reverse the Trump-Putin takeover is:
ARREST DeJoy.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Ready to Gooooooo!
Congrats, Gail! This was definitely ladies night with a whole lot of Black Girl magic and the most hard-hitting speech I have ever heard from Barack. I’m dehydrated from all the crying.
😘💜💃🏽
Thanks Sista Nerdy ⭐️⭐️⭐️😘
💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
The beauty of tonight is that – yes, there are many other “stars” on stage but – this is Kamala’s night!
Here’s some adorableness.
Preach Kerry!
Good Evening, TODville Community
🙏💪🙏💐🌹💐🤎🖤🧡💗💚💛❤💙💜
Yes, We Kam!
Only 2 black people have ever been on the top of a major party’s presidential ticket in the history of this country. One chose Joe Biden as his running mate. Joe Biden chose the other one as his running mate. – Rachel Maddow
Love!
I wondered about that. The DemConvention listed him as last. How thoughtful. I love him.
She is incredible.
“We will remember in November”
Yes!
She is strong and tenacious. I knew, listening to her, how hard this was. So proud of her. Will be so proud to have her husband, Capt. Mark Kelly, be my next Democratic Senator
I concur.
I got a new banner for those MAGA compromised-grey-matter no-somethings, stuck in a Jim Jones type cult. Your cult leader is: “President of Himself”. Wear that on yr maga weary. 😏 You proud? Nah, don’t think so.
loving this convention….love Barack Obama
💙💙💙💙
Me too Sheila. I have cried 3 days in a row. I too really love this convention.
I hope EVERYONE votes. Please.
No one ….
If we want to have ANY HOPE of defeating PUTIN and ensuring that Senator Kamala Harris becomes PRESIDENT of the United States of America, let alone Vice President in Joe Biden’s Cabinet come 20Jan2021 some American Leader must offer more than Vote slogans and mobilize a 24/7 counter-offensive between now and 3Nov2020.
Goodnight TOD.
A black woman who just accepted the nomination for VP of the USA is an HBCU graduate
Y’all, let that marinate
💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️
🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😭
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👏👏👏👏👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👏👋🏾👏👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👏👋🏾👏👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👏👋🏾💕👏👏💕💕💕💕
Another night showcasing the America that presents the best of what we are.
Oh petulant one, there was no need to spy … it was all out in the open.
“… Russia if you are listening…”
KAMALA: “I know what a predator looks like.”
Correction.
Kamala said: “I know a predator when I see one.”
Historic night! Yes we Kam.
Aww! I don’t think I’ve ever seen this photo.
Anybody know what building this is? Somewhere in Chicago?
Found it!
https://images.app.goo.gl/Cc1L3hfP9PSPJw1s9
Yes Kerry!
Kerry mentioned her 8th grade teacher tonight. Well, guess who heard her! 😍
Kudos to the teachers
My teacher’s heart (30+ years) is delighted by this exchange.
😘♥️♥️♥️
❤️❤️❤️
Karine Jean-Pierre is the tiny warrior who jumped in front of KH when that mofo jumped on stage and grabbed her mike during a live interview. The guy was twice her size and she had the courage of a Dora Milaje defending her queen before Doug and two other men got there to drag the guy off stage. She is now KH’s chief of staff (not sure if this is the correct title).
Yelp, that’s her. Chief of Staff is definitely the right title.
Nancy Pelosi
Hillary Clinton
Senator Harris’ opening on the importance of voting
Former Labor Secretary Hilda Solis
President Obama
I, like PBO, have never used the honorific when talking about that deplorable one.
‘Do not let them take away your power’
Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris
You know Kamala’s “good people” when the ex-wife is proud of her daughter nominating her stepmom!
Really remarkable. Kamala calls Doug’s ex-wife a dear friend! She’s a healer.
You know I love a motorcade
Not sure if this article has been posted on TOD. I love it! Has great photos I hadn’t seen before.
https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a27422434/kamala-harris-stepmom-mothers-day/
Thanks for the link. It was so meaningful and touching when Meena, Maya and Ella officially announced KH as our Dem. nominee for VP.
So beautiful. Thanks for sharing this Gazelle. ❤️
I certainly hope that the media doesn’t fall for the okie doke and try to cover the Orange man’s event tonight during the Democratic Convention, and more specifically, Biden’s acceptance speech.
Fox might…But No reputable News Media would.
Good Morning, Beloved TODbots 🙏💪😍🤗😍💪🙏
YES!!! and the post office helped. Ironic that Blue state officials are protecting the ones that hate them. This is called doing your sworn duty to protect ALL of the people.
WHAT
Morning everyone. Appears that, if we are able, that we should hand deliver our ballots to the local Board of Elections….. find a way over or around. They have to cheat to win. We have exposed them, now let’s vote in numbers never before seen and bring these criminals some much needed justice. Do not let them take our democracy!!
President Obama:
“I have sat in the Oval Office with both of the men who are running for president.
I never expected that my successor would embrace my vision or continue my policies.
I did hope,
for the sake of our country,
that Donald Trump might show some interest in taking the job seriously;
that he might come to feel the weight of the office and discover some reverence for the democracy
that had been placed in his care.
But he never did.
For close to four years now, he’s shown no interest in putting in the work;
no interest in finding common ground;
no interest in using the awesome power of his office to help anyone but himself and his friends;
no interest in treating the presidency as anything but one more reality show
that he can use to get the attention he craves.
Donald Trump hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t.
And the consequences of that failure are severe.
170,000 Americans dead.
Millions of jobs gone while those at the top take in more than ever.
Our worst impulses unleashed, our proud reputation around the world badly diminished,
and our democratic institutions threatened like never before.”
Full text: (https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/19/politics/barack-obama-speech-transcript/index.html)
What a day!
This is wonderful! Please RT.
KARMA!!!!
You can’t make this up:)
Incredible!
Obstruction Of Mails: 18 U.S. Code § 1701.
“Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs or retards the passage of the mail, or any carrier or conveyance carrying the mail, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”
ARREST DEJOY!!
ARREST DEJOY.
Obstruction Of Mails: 18 U.S. Code § 1701.
“Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs or retards the passage of the mail, or any carrier or conveyance carrying the mail, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”
ARREST DEJOY!!
ARREST DEJOY!!
Putin
Exactly. There are many millions of us that can take him down if we all vote and work together
Trump people motivated by fear and greed, won’t change their minds even if you set their children on fire.
Speeches last night trying to shake Americans awake to their horrible fate, those who are still duped.
Excuses, excuses, excuses, name your excuse for spectating….for not voting.
The tipping point is here.
AMERICA, AMERICA, AMERICA:
ARREST DEJOY.
ARREST DEJOY.
Birds of a feather…another who cheated their way into office and doesn’t have the capacity to do the job.
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2020/08/20/you-can-help-make-america-a-better-country/
Anticipation is everything.
Being able to see is everything.
At this very late stage of the game with the damage done, so deep and wide,
our last real play to halt
and reverse the Trump-Putin takeover is:
ARREST DeJoy.
Also here: Soon – Goodyear workers hold rally in response to Trump’s call for boycott in Akron, Ohio – https://abcnews.go.com/live/video/special-live-07
Are we Ready??