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brooklynite

(94,729 posts)
Tue Jul 21, 2020, 04:17 PM Jul 2020

Leaked Documents Show the DNC's Plans for a 'Reimagined' Convention

Source: Daily Beast

“The 2020 Democratic National Convention is being re-imagined to connect with voters from across America using satellite events from the swing states that are linked to a working convention floor in Milwaukee,” the deck reads, with the goal of positioning Biden “as the right leader for this moment, to lead us out of crisis, bring us together, and build toward a kinder, stronger, and better America.”

As expected, the convention, which begins on August 20, amounts to a radical departure from traditional party convention planning, with an emphasis on digital participation by delegates, speakers, and attendees. Held amidst the coronavirus pandemic that has upended the Democratic primaries since March, the convention will primarily feature speakers, video, and images beamed in from outside Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Center, and largely from outside the state.

According to the plan, while the convention will feature “major programmatic elements” each night of the convention, one or more of the “main” speakers each night will address the nation from an unnamed “message-based location” in swing states around the country.

The current slate of speakers, according to those familiar with the DNC’s planning, includes former first lady Michelle Obama and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders speaking on the convention’s first night, Dr. Jill Biden delivering remarks on the second night, the as-yet-unnamed running mate speaking on the third night, and finally Biden’s acceptance speech on the final night of the convention. Of those, only Biden is currently expected to speak from the convention state in Milwaukee.



Read more: https://www.thedailybeast.com/leaked-documents-show-the-dncs-plans-for-a-reimagined-convention

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Leaked Documents Show the DNC's Plans for a 'Reimagined' Convention (Original Post) brooklynite Jul 2020 OP
Kasich AND Bernie? murielm99 Jul 2020 #1
I am fine with both... FarPoint Jul 2020 #2
I agree, we need to begin cultivating the next generation of democrats. redstatebluegirl Jul 2020 #3
That is how Obama got national exposure. murielm99 Jul 2020 #4
You bet! I knew about him because of friends in politics in Illinois my home state. redstatebluegirl Jul 2020 #5
Honest question. OneCrazyDiamond Jul 2020 #6
Hopefully, there will be no opportunities for disruptions and disrespect... NurseJackie Jul 2020 #7

FarPoint

(12,443 posts)
2. I am fine with both...
Tue Jul 21, 2020, 05:08 PM
Jul 2020

Don't go sour on the Kasich speaking gig yet....In Ohio, he brings in plenty of disillusioned trump republican votes and independents here....the republicans in Ohio, many that is that voted trump...they need this validation/leadership to feel okay with voting Biden...it works for me.


Plus, Biden winning Ohio gives him the Presidency...see...hold my beer moment.

redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)
5. You bet! I knew about him because of friends in politics in Illinois my home state.
Tue Jul 21, 2020, 05:19 PM
Jul 2020

He was pointed out to me by a Chicago friend when he was new and organizing on the south side. He was amazing then and even more so now.

OneCrazyDiamond

(2,032 posts)
6. Honest question.
Tue Jul 21, 2020, 06:26 PM
Jul 2020

Does anyone have a good strategy on how to come together with a magat? I know we must, but I personally can't wrap my head around how. They knew what he was and still voted for him.

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
7. Hopefully, there will be no opportunities for disruptions and disrespect...
Tue Jul 21, 2020, 06:31 PM
Jul 2020

... for example: the booing of John Lewis during his convention speech in 2016. With a more controlled format this year, any disruptors or trouble-makers can be muted with the click of a button.

I wish he'd been able to speak one last time. I wish that he'd been able to witness Trump's defeat.

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