{"id":2328930,"date":"2024-08-22T02:04:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T06:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dnc-buzz-walz-wednesday-sit-in-and-gender-neutral-prayer-room-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T02:08:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T06:08:32","slug":"dnc-buzz-walz-wednesday-sit-in-and-gender-neutral-prayer-room-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dnc-buzz-walz-wednesday-sit-in-and-gender-neutral-prayer-room-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"DNC Buzz: Walz Wednesday, sit-in, and gender neutral prayer room &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdnc-buzz-walz-wednesday-sit-in-and-gender-neutral-prayer-room-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2328930&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The text presents a detailed overview of events and moments from the Democratic National\u2063 Convention (DNC) taking place in August 2024. Key highlights and activities include:<\/p>\n<p>1. **Michael Tyler&#8217;s Remarks**: Communications director Michael Tyler defended Governor Tim Walz regarding personal family \u200ddecisions \u200drelated to infertility.\u2064 He emphasized the \u200drelatability of their experiences to many American families.<\/p>\n<p>2. **Convention Atmosphere**: McCormick Place, \u200bthe convention\u2064 venue, appeared quiet after notable events. \u2063Even high-profile speakers like Sen. Bernie Sanders and UAW President Shawn Fain failed to attract significant crowds during their appearances.<\/p>\n<p>3. **Tim Walz&#8217;s Former Students**: Former\u200d football players from Mankato West, where Walz coached, took to the stage, showcasing his educational background\u2063 and support from former \u200cstudents \u200dat the convention.<\/p>\n<p>4. **Delegates&#8217; Support**: Delegates displayed enthusiasm by waving large cutouts \u2063of Walz&#8217;s\u200b face, reinforcing his identity as &#8220;Coach Walz,&#8221; highlighted \u200dby the numerous signs on\u200c the convention floor.<\/p>\n<p>5. **Gabrielle Giffords\u200c and Mark Kelly**: The former congresswoman and senator were seen walking together, underscoring a personal moment \u200damidst the convention&#8217;s formal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>6. **Inclusive Facilities**: The convention included gender-neutral prayer spaces, highlighting Democratic commitments to inclusivity for all attendees.<\/p>\n<p>7. **Nancy Pelosi&#8217;s Role**: Pelosi participated\u200c actively by gaveling out a Maryland delegation meeting, reminding attendees \u200dof her leadership in Congress.<\/p>\n<p>8. **Merchandise Observations**: There seemed to be more merchandise featuring President Biden than \u200bVice President Kamala Harris, likely due to the recent changes leading into the\u2064 convention.<\/p>\n<p>9. **Speculations on Celebrity Appearances**: Sen. Chris Coons teased the potential for \u200ba surprise musical guest at the closing night of the convention, generating excitement among attendees.<\/p>\n<p>10. **Engaging Moments**: Gov. Wes Moore expressed \u200benthusiasm for engaging with attendees and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-9-am-et-trumps-civil-fraud-trial-in-new-york-continues-on-oct-19\/\" title=\"Trump&#039;s civil fraud trial in New York continues today at 9 AM ET.\">potential\u200c future political aspirations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>11.\u200d **Rep. Jasmine Crockett&#8217;s Statement**: Crockett wore a\u200b shirt referencing her previous remarks about Rep.\u200d Marjorie Taylor Greene, highlighting her \u2063bold approach and willingness\u200d to trademark her memorable phrase.<\/p>\n<p>12. **Uncommitted Delegates&#8217; Protest**: Some delegates conducted a sit-in to voice concerns over the lack of Palestinian representation at the\u200b conference, showcasing the diversity of issues discussed.<\/p>\n<p>This summary \u2062captures the energy, activities, and sentiments expressed at the 2024 DNC, reflecting both celebratory moments and critical political discourse.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">DNC Buzz: Walz Wednesday, Squad-backed sit-in, and gender neutral prayer room<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1735615\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>CHICAGO &mdash; <\/strong>The third day of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-national-convention\/\" title=\"Democratic National Convention\">Democratic National Convention<\/a> featured vice presidential nominee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3130567\/tim-walz-dnc-speech-coach-pep-rally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tim Walz\">Tim Walz<\/a> as the headliner with support from his former football players.<\/p>\n<p>Uncommitted delegates&nbsp;gathered outside the Democratic National Convention to protest the fact that no Palestinian-Americans have been scheduled to speak at the event. Democrats also provided a &ldquo;gender neutral&rdquo; prayer room off the convention floor at the United Center.<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s some of the buzz on Wednesday at the DNC, captured by the <em>Washington Examiner. <\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&ldquo;Walz Wednesday&rdquo;<\/h2>\n<p>Vice President Kamala Harris&rsquo;s campaign tried to make &ldquo;Walz Wednesday&rdquo; happen before Gov. Tim Walz&rsquo;s (D-MN) ceremonial acceptance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-reflects-on-his-years-of-friendship-with-the-late-walter-mondale\/\" title=\"Biden Reflects On His \u2018Years Of Friendship\u2019 With The Late Walter Mondale\">vice presidential nomination<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Harris-Walz comms director Michael Tyler donning that Walz cammo on &ldquo;Walz Wednesday.&rdquo; Welcome to day three of the convention! Via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dcexaminer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dcexaminer<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/78kzNRX5rR\">pic.twitter.com\/78kzNRX5rR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Naomi Lim (@naomitlim) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/naomitlim\/status\/1826260805471576366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Donning Walz&rsquo;s camouflage baseball cap, communications director Michael Tyler also defended the governor from criticism surrounding he and his wife&rsquo;s use of intrauterine insemination and not in vitro fertilization as he claimed.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The governor is going to fully submit the introductory period here,&rdquo; Tyler told reporters. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s been very clear so far that infertility, it&rsquo;s a deeply personal journey that both he and his wife have been courageous enough to share. I think that should be celebrated. I think it&rsquo;s frankly, very relatable to millions of American families across this country who have gone through the same struggle. Frankly, I think it&rsquo;s a little bizarre that J.D. Vance and Donald Trump want to attack the governor for experiencing something that, again, millions of Americans go through themselves.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleepy McCormick Place<\/h2>\n<p>McCormick Place, the convention daytime programming hub, was a hive of activity earlier this week. But after the post-Obamas&rsquo; nighttime programming, the convention center was decidedly sleepy on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Even Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain did not draw a crowd for their appearances at the Democratic National Committee&rsquo;s Labor Council meeting.<\/p>\n<p>DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison apologized for his raspy voice, apportioning blame to the prior evening&rsquo;s party circuit.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walz&rsquo;s former student football players take the stage <\/h2>\n<p>Former Mankato West football players, where vice presidential nominee Tim Walz taught and coached, took the stage ahead of his speech at the Democratic National Convention.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tim Walz&rsquo;s former players take the stage at the Democratic National Convention. (Graeme Jennings\/Washington Examiner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tim Walz&rsquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/multiple-gunmen-open-fire-on-high-school-football-players-in-philadelphia\/\" title=\"Multiple Gunmen Open Fire on High School Football Players in Philadelphia\">high school football players<\/a> take the stage at the Democratic National Convention. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WNkHrzXyRJ\">pic.twitter.com\/WNkHrzXyRJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Yashar Ali &#128024; (@yashar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/yashar\/status\/1826460250607919565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delegates wave &lsquo;big heads&rsquo; of &lsquo;coach Walz&rsquo;<\/h2>\n<p>Delegates on the convention floor could be seen waving big head cutouts of Walz as he spoke Wednesday night. <\/p>\n<p>Signs emblazoned with &ldquo;Coach Walz&rdquo; made up the majority of the signs on the floor. Walz has heavily leaned on his background as a high school teacher and football coach while campaigning.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Delegates on the convention floor could also been seen waving big head cutouts of Walz&rsquo;s face. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Gqsk4cakS0\">pic.twitter.com\/Gqsk4cakS0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hailey Bullis (@HaileyBullis1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HaileyBullis1\/status\/1826485839850774843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giffords and Kelly were spotted walking<\/h2>\n<p>Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), a leader in the movement to end gun violence after she survived an assassination attempt in 2011, was seen walking hand in hand with her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ). They were spotted walking off the convention floor holding hands.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GabbyGiffords?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GabbyGiffords<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CaptMarkKelly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CaptMarkKelly<\/a> holding hands walking off the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/dnc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#dnc<\/a> convention floor <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dcexaminer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dcexaminer<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m5DYFe6XMn\">pic.twitter.com\/m5DYFe6XMn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Marisa Schultz (@marisa_schultz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marisa_schultz\/status\/1826449115946910133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gender Neutral prayer rugs<\/h2>\n<p>The convention space has plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harvard-launches-gender-inclusive-bathroom-app\/\" title=\"Harvard Launches \u2018Gender Inclusive\u2019 Bathroom App\">gender-neutral bathrooms<\/a> for transgender delegates and guests. Democrats also set up a &ldquo;gender neutral&rdquo; prayer room off the convention floor at the United Center with two prayer rugs. It&rsquo;s next to prayer spaces for women and men.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/dnc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#dnc<\/a> there are men&rsquo;s , women&rsquo;s and gender neutral prayer spaces off the convention floor <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IWbtQSK2m7\">pic.twitter.com\/IWbtQSK2m7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Marisa Schultz (@marisa_schultz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marisa_schultz\/status\/1826448485262000322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nancy Pelosi resumes her speaker duties&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) made the rounds Wednesday morning at delegation breakfasts, with a bit of a twist at the Maryland meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi, a Baltimore native, was given a gavel to officially close out the morning gathering, reprising her role as leader of the House of Representatives. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Baltimore native, gets to gavel out the MD Democrats meeting Wednesday agt <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DNC2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DNC2024<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/asPXpsANJl\">pic.twitter.com\/asPXpsANJl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Marisa Schultz (@marisa_schultz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marisa_schultz\/status\/1826450149377282215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of official convention Harris merchandise<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden&rsquo;s face is featured on more merchandise than Harris considering she is the nominee &ndash; at least based on what is remaining at the McCormick Place store.<\/p>\n<p>But reflecting on the last-minute change at the top of the ticket, it is also not that surprising.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Examples of convention merch&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QiUZGocTMi\">pic.twitter.com\/QiUZGocTMi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Naomi Lim (@naomitlim) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/naomitlim\/status\/1826281408832377169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Beyonce show up?<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) was a tease during the North Carolina delegation&rsquo;s breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>When he mentioned the possibility of &ldquo;an unexpected musical guest&rdquo; before Harris&rsquo;s own acceptance speech Thursday night, people did not gasp &ndash; they screamed. Harris&rsquo;s walkout song has been Beyonce&rsquo;s &ldquo;Freedom,&rdquo; leading fans to suspect the superstar would make a surprise appearance on the final night. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">At NC delegation breakfast, Sen. Coons previews &ldquo;an unexpected musical guest&rdquo; ahead of VP Harris&rsquo;s speech Thursday night, and multiple people in the room literally screamed<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TocRadio\/status\/1826242762750165144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>At the same breakfast, Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD), a potential 2028 presidential candidate, really wanted to kiss a baby.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Gov. Wes Moore has a lil baby moment outside delegate breakfasts&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>Attendees at the HARRIS-BIDEN event in Maryland last week chanted &ldquo;48&rdquo; at Moore while he was introducing POTUS and VP <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oPLaAmMYRN\">pic.twitter.com\/oPLaAmMYRN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TocRadio\/status\/1826259467668996386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&ldquo;<\/strong>BAD BUILT, BLEACH BLONDE, BUTCH BODY&rdquo;<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) showed up to media row Wednesday night wearing a T-shirt calling back to her infamous exchange with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>Asked by the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> if she&rsquo;d trademarked the phrase, &ldquo;BAD BUILT, BLEACH BLONDE BUTCH BODY,&rdquo; Crocket responded simply, &ldquo;I submitted for it.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I asked <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJasmine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepJasmine<\/a> if she trademarked the &ldquo;BAD BUILT, BLEACHE BLONDE BUTCH BODY&rdquo; shirt she&rsquo;s wearing on media row&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I submitted for it&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uZ5H1wKstC\">pic.twitter.com\/uZ5H1wKstC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TocRadio\/status\/1826392837514318285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uncommitted delegates stage sit-in outside DNC to protest lack of Palestinian American speaker&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>Uncommitted delegates&nbsp;gathered outside the Democratic National Convention to protest the fact that no Palestinian-Americans have been scheduled to speak at the event. The sit-in happened after the parents of an Israeli-American hostage taken during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on a music festival in Israel took the convention stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The DNC reportedly declined the Uncommitted delegates&rsquo; request to have a Palestinian American speaker. Squad member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) tweeted support and later Facetimed to the group, while Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) also made an appearance outside. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ceasefire protesters and uncommitted delegates holding a sit in at the DNC after committee denies Palestinian speaker <\/p>\n<p>I asked if VP\/DNC team offered a meeting&hellip; they said they will only accept a speaking slot tonight or tomorrow <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eaysKAuu0q\">pic.twitter.com\/eaysKAuu0q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TocRadio\/status\/1826452257006575823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1735615\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1735615\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DNC Highlights: Walz Wednesday, Sit-in Supported by the Squad, and Gender-Neutral Prayer Room<\/p>\n<p>CHICAGO \u2014 On the third day of the Democratic National Convention, vice presidential nominee Tim Walz took center stage with backing from his former football players. Outside the convention venue, uncommitted delegates protested against the absence of Palestinian-American speakers at the event. Additionally, Democrats established a &#8220;gender-neutral&#8221; prayer room adjacent to the convention floor at the United Center. Here\u2019s a recap of Wednesday&#8217;s events at the DNC as reported by the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWalz Wednesday\u201d<br \/>\nVice President Kamala Harris\u2019s campaign aimed to promote \u201cWalz Wednesday\u201d in anticipation of Gov. Tim Walz\u2019s (D-MN) ceremonial acceptance of his vice presidential nomination. Communications director Michael Tyler sported a camouflage cap in support on \u201cWalz Wednesday.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Tyler defended Governor Walz against criticism regarding his and his wife\u2019s choice to use intrauterine insemination instead of in vitro fertilization. He emphasized that their experience with infertility is personal and relatable for many American families facing similar challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Quiet Day at McCormick Place<br \/>\nWhile McCormick Place buzzed with activity earlier in the week, it felt notably subdued on Wednesday after nighttime events featuring former President Obama. Even prominent figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain failed to attract large crowds during their appearances.<\/p>\n<p>Former Players Honor Walz<br \/>\nBefore Tim Walz&#8217;s speech at DNC, former football players from Mankato West High School took to the stage to show their support for him.<\/p>\n<p>Delegates Show Support<br \/>\nDuring Walz&#8217;s address on Wednesday night, delegates waved large cutouts of his head and held signs reading \u201cCoach Walz,\u201d reflecting his background as a high school teacher and football coach.<\/p>\n<p>Giffords and Kelly Spotted Together<br \/>\nFormer Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), an advocate for gun violence prevention following her survival from an assassination attempt in 2011, was seen walking hand-in-hand with her husband Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) offstage.<\/p>\n<p>Gender-Neutral Prayer Spaces<br \/>\nThe convention venue included numerous gender-neutral restrooms for transgender attendees along with a designated &#8220;gender-neutral&#8221; prayer room featuring two prayer rugs next to separate spaces for men and women.<\/p>\n<p>Nancy Pelosi Returns as Speaker<br \/>\nFormer House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), originally from Baltimore, participated in delegation breakfasts on Wednesday morning where she closed out one meeting using a gavel reminiscent of her time leading Congress.<\/p>\n<p>Limited Harris Merchandise Available<br \/>\nAt McCormick Place&#8217;s merchandise store, items featuring President Biden were more prevalent than those showcasing Vice President Harris\u2014an expected outcome given recent changes atop their ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation About Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s Appearance<br \/>\nDuring breakfast with North Carolina delegates, Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) hinted at an unexpected musical guest before Harris\u2019s acceptance speech Thursday night\u2014prompting excited reactions among attendees who speculated about Beyonc\u00e9 making an appearance since her song &#8220;Freedom&#8221; has been associated with Harris&#8217;s walkout music.<\/p>\n<p>Represents Bold Fashion Statement<br \/>\nRep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) made headlines wearing a T-shirt referencing her well-known exchange with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene earlier this year; when asked if she had trademarked her phrase \u201cBAD BUILT, BLEACH BLONDE BUTCH BODY,\u201d Crockett confirmed she had submitted for it.<\/p>\n<p>Uncommitted Delegates Stage Protest Outside DNC<br \/>\nUncommitted delegates gathered outside protesting against not having any Palestinian-American speakers scheduled during this year&#8217;s convention after parents of an Israeli-American hostage addressed attendees following Hamas&#8217; attack on October 7th during which they requested representation that was denied by DNC officials; Squad member Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez showed solidarity via social media while Rep Ilhan Omar also joined them outside<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2328931,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sit-in-DNC-768x1024.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[7705,11200,38917,25743,38916],"class_list":["post-2328930","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-dnc","tag-gender-neutral","tag-prayer-room","tag-sit-in","tag-walz-wednesday"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sit-in-DNC-768x1024.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2328930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2328930"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2328930\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2328931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2328930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2328930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2328930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}