{"id":2329713,"date":"2024-08-23T02:47:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T06:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dnc-buzz-finale-ends-with-a-fizzle-over-beyonce-mystery-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-23T02:53:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T06:53:57","slug":"dnc-buzz-finale-ends-with-a-fizzle-over-beyonce-mystery-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dnc-buzz-finale-ends-with-a-fizzle-over-beyonce-mystery-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"DNC Buzz: Finale ends with a fizzle over Beyonce mystery &#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-finale-ends-with-a-fizzle-over-beyonce-mystery-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=2329713&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>It looks like you&#8217;ve shared a series of updates and quotes related to an event, presumably the Democratic National\u2064 Convention\u200c (DNC) in August 2024. The updates highlight\u2062 several key moments, including Kamala Harris&#8217;s \u2062remarks concerning \u200ba\u200c hostage deal and ceasefire \u2064in Gaza, performances by \u2062musical artists, the presence of uncommitted delegates and protests, and notable speeches from various figures such as Adam Kinzinger \u200dand Jamie Raskin.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a summary of the main points:<\/p>\n<p>1. **Kamala Harris\u2019s \u200dSpeech:** Vice President Harris called \u200bfor \u2062a hostage deal \u200band ceasefire \u2063in \u2062Gaza, acknowledging the devastation in Gaza over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/knowles-which-dr-fauci-should-we-listen-to\/\" title=\"KNOWLES: Which Dr. Fauci Should We Listen To?\">past ten months<\/a> \u200bwhile expressing her commitment \u2062to stand\u2062 with \u2062Israel.<\/p>\n<p>2. **Rumors of Beyonc\u00e9:** \u200dThere were competing\u200b reports about Beyonc\u00e9\u2063 performing,\u200d but she did not show\u200c up. Harris entered to the song &#8220;Freedom&#8221; by Beyonc\u00e9, but only The Chicks and P!NK performed.<\/p>\n<p>3. **Uncommitted Delegates:** A group of\u200d around\u2064 30 uncommitted delegates \u2062protested peacefully inside the arena, expressing disappointment over \u2062their demand\u200b for a \u200bPalestinian American speaker not\u2063 being met. Pro-Gaza protesters attempted to chant during Harris\u2019s speech but were overpowered by cheers from supporters.<\/p>\n<p>4. **Celebrity Appearances:** Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn, stars from the \u2064TV show &#8220;Scandal,&#8221; made an appearance, \u2064encouraging activism among\u2064 the attendees. <\/p>\n<p>5. \u200b**Adam Kinzinger\u2019s\u2064 Support for Harris:** The former Republican congressman received applause for his \u200dspeech at the \u200cDNC, where he urged people\u2062 to support Kamala Harris\u2062 over Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>6. **Fire Marshal Restrictions for Press:** The venue was so crowded \u200bthat members \u200cof the press were unable to access \u2063the floor due \u200cto safety concerns.<\/p>\n<p>7. **Jamie\u2064 Raskin\u2019s Comments:** The Maryland congressman dismissed concerns \u200bover Robert F. Kennedy\u2064 Jr.&#8217;s endorsement of Trump,\u2064 humorously calling it the formation of an &#8220;Insane Clown Posse party.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>8. **Women\u2019s Caucus:** Many female delegates wore white in homage to the suffragette movement during the Women\u2019s Caucus.<\/p>\n<p>the event appears to have been a blend\u200d of political speeches, celebrity appearances, \u2063and active engagement \u2062from delegates\u200c and\u2063 attendees alike, \u2064reflecting the diverse sentiments \u200dwithin\u2064 the party and the political landscape.  <\/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: Finale ends with a fizzle over Beyonce mystery<\/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_1736311\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The final night of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democratic National Convention\">Democratic National Convention<\/a> saw <em>Scandal <\/em>stars reunite and sparked disappointment among Beyonce fans who thought she would be taking the stage. <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kamala Harris\">Kamala Harris<\/a> accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, introducing herself with a speech that capped off the four-day convention in Chicago. <\/p>\n<p>Harris&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3129636\/kamala-harris-dnc-acceptance-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"speech\">speech<\/a> offered a defense of Israel and its right to protect itself and emphasized the need for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-hamas-cease-fire-leads-to-13-hostages-being-released\/\" title=\"13 hostages were released following the Israel-Hamas cease-fire\">cease-fire deal<\/a> that would include the release of hostages that have been held by Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s some other sights and scenes from Thursday as captured by the <em>Washington Examiner. <\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cheer-barometer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Vice President Kamala Harris&rsquo;s speech started out somewhat slow, in no small part because a hotly anticipated appearance from America&rsquo;s real president never came to fruition (more on that below).<\/p>\n<p>But Harris eventually hit her stride, earning increasingly raucous rounds of applause during her passages discussing housing and tax reform, abortion, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-johnson-warns-biden-against-election-year-gimmicks-with-border-actions\/\" title=\"Johnson cautions Biden on border actions, warns against election year tricks\">bipartisan border security bill<\/a>, the war in Gaza.<\/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\">Big applause lines for vow to end national housing shortage and pass middle class tax cuts<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TocRadio\/status\/1826815694484222437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 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<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\">&ldquo;We trust women&hellip; and when congress passes a bill to restore reproductive freedom, I will proudly sign it into law&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Loudest applause so far<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TocRadio\/status\/1826816721577009387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/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\">Harris just pledged to sign bipartisan border security bill that fell apart earlier this year into law if she is elected.<\/p>\n<p>She accused Trump of killing the bill because he believes it would &ldquo;hurt his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Well, I refuse to play politics with our security,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hailey Bullis (@HaileyBullis1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HaileyBullis1\/status\/1826817848674525230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/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\">HARRIS: &ldquo;NOW IS THE TIME TO GET A HOSTAGE DEAL AND A CEASEFIRE DEAL DONE&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Then says she&rsquo;ll always stand up for Israel <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;At the same time what has happened in Gaza over the last 10 months is devastating&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TocRadio\/status\/1826817950004752598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 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>Beyonce buzz took hold of the arena<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The on-again and off-again rumor that super star Beyonce was to perform at the United Center reached a fever pitch in the final minutes of the finale of the convention. Competing news reports on whether the singer was at the United Center were occurring right to the moment Harris took the stage. <\/p>\n<p>Harris walked to Beyonce&rsquo;s &ldquo;Freedom,&rdquo; but unfortunately for attendees, it was no live performance. In the end, The Chicks and P!NK were the two scheduled main acts and the two performances.&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\">Pink (not Beyonc&eacute;) performing at the DNC <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bLtGDoQVgH\">pic.twitter.com\/bLtGDoQVgH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TocRadio\/status\/1826798594458091633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Uncommitted delegates gather in United Center on final night<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The roughly 30 uncommitted delegates never got their key demand, to have a Palestinian American on stage with a speaking slot, but made headlines with a peaceful protest inside the United Center. <\/p>\n<p>A handful of pro-Gaza protesters also tried a few times to get chants going during Harris&rsquo;s remarks but were either drowned out by cheers or simply silenced by other people in the arena. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-defector-emails-pipeline-to-obama-admin-seen-as-currency\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden Defector Emails: &#039;Pipeline&#039; to Obama Admin Seen as &#039;Currency&#039;\">vice president<\/a> did call for an end to the war in Gaza, and the release of hostages still held by Hamas, but that likely won&rsquo;t be enough to silence the movement.<\/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\">Uncommitted delegates gathered in United Center ahead of Harris&rsquo;s speech tonight.<\/p>\n<p>Was told by one delegate they walked a full lap around the arena. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0TDiPyMb8k\">pic.twitter.com\/0TDiPyMb8k<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hailey Bullis (@HaileyBullis1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HaileyBullis1\/status\/1826789607255560390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/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\">UNCOMMITTED DELEGATES HAVE ENTERED THE ARENA &#128293;&#128293;&#128293; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4OrKmbhcDG\">pic.twitter.com\/4OrKmbhcDG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Saul (@saaaauuull) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/saaaauuull\/status\/1826780383658004769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/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\">The uncommitted delegates have peacefully entered the arena hand in hand <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wA5DAcyHKl\">pic.twitter.com\/wA5DAcyHKl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Uncommitted National Movement &#127802; (@uncommittedmvmt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uncommittedmvmt\/status\/1826780703716982862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/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\">Hard to hear but members of the crowd were yelling out &ldquo;Free Palestine.&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VaMg6DvahB\">pic.twitter.com\/VaMg6DvahB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Samantha-Jo Roth (@SamanthaJoRoth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamanthaJoRoth\/status\/1826818781286404483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 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>&lsquo;Scandal&rsquo; couple reunited at DNC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Actress Kerry Washington had a starring role on the final night of the DNC where she reprised her starring role in Scandal as political crisis fixer, Olvia Pope. She urged the crowd to take action. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You are the fixers. Dare I say it, you are the Olivia Popes.&rdquo; Her Scandal co-star Tony Goldwyn, who played President Fitzgerald Grant, joined Washington on stage for a social media selfie video with the crowd saying, &ldquo;When we fight, we win.&rdquo;<\/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\">Tony Goldwyn and Kerry Washington being adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gETyUrX5f7\">pic.twitter.com\/gETyUrX5f7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mabinty &#129419; (@MabintyQ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MabintyQ\/status\/1826788892923617643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 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>Kinzinger gains DNC fans<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Adam Kinzinger, a former GOP congressman from Illinois, took the stage at DNC to urge a vote for Kamala Harris, arguing Donald Trump is unfit for office.&nbsp; He&rsquo;s part of an effort known as Republicans for Harris. One DNC attendee, stuck in a nook at the United Center with a <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> reporter, marveled: &ldquo;I like him, even though it&rsquo;s kinda prostitution.&rdquo;<\/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\">DNC attendee, stuck in this nook w me for the rest of the night, on Kinzinger: &ldquo;I like him, even though it&rsquo;s kinda prostitution&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TocRadio\/status\/1826805128009003120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>As Kinzinger slammed the former president in his speech, delegates gave him a huge response, standing and applauding. At one point they started chanting &ldquo;USA.&rdquo;<\/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\">HUGE applause for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamKinzinger?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AdamKinzinger<\/a> when he says: &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve learned something about the Democratic Party. And I want to let my fellow Republicans in on the secret. The Democrats are as patriotic as us.&rdquo; Crowd is now chanting: &ldquo;USA, USA.&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f1if2MmeBs\">pic.twitter.com\/f1if2MmeBs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Samantha-Jo Roth (@SamanthaJoRoth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamanthaJoRoth\/status\/1826804137691918728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 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>There was one surprise musical performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sheryl Lee Ralph, of <em>Abbott Elementary<\/em> fame, appeared at a Thursday morning women&rsquo;s caucus where she roused the crowd with a musical rendition of &ldquo;We&rsquo;re not going back,&rdquo; a key theme of the Harris campaign and the convention.<\/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\">Abbott Elementary&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thesherylralph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@thesherylralph<\/a> just stared singing we&rsquo;re not going back at the DNC&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s caucus meeting. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OgFjwKxIqS\">pic.twitter.com\/OgFjwKxIqS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mabinty &#129419; (@MabintyQ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MabintyQ\/status\/1826655453633458517?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\"><strong>Press held out of the floor by the fire marshal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In the lead-up to Kamala Harris&rsquo;s speech (and anticipation for A-list musical guest), the United Center was so crowded that every entrance to get on the floor was full. Journalists were blocked from going onto the floor because of safety concerns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Journalists were told they could not be <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FarnoushAmiri\/status\/1826777045558264080\">guaranteed<\/a> reentry into the arena if they left to go use the bathroom. Every press entrance was completely full, and many were not able to even be inside the arena.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jamie Raskin dings RFK and Trump in the same breath&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> wasn&rsquo;t able to get ahold of the Maryland congressman until Thursday, after he delivered speeches to multiple state delegations including Maryland and Wisconsin. During a quick walk and talk, Raskin weighed in on Hunter Biden, Harris&rsquo;s policy juggling act, and a burning topic for everyone at home: the imminent end of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&rsquo;s White House bid. Asked if the Trump-RFK endorsement will slow Harris&rsquo;s momentum, Raskin said no, adding that it &ldquo;perfects the formation of the Insane Clown Posse party.&rdquo;<\/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\">Quick walk and talk with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepRaskin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepRaskin<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Does RFK dropping out and endorsing Trump hurt Harris?<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;No, I think it just perfects the formation of the Insane Clown Posse party.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TocRadio\/status\/1826633698420428858?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\"><strong>Female delegates wearing all white<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The overwhelming majority of attendees at the DNC&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s Caucus meeting on Thursday chose to wear white to celebrate the suffrage movement. That wardrobe choice carried its way to the convention floor, standing in stark contrast to some more garish choices from attendees. Sequined cowboy hats, anyone?<\/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\">Lots of women in their suffragette white at the final night of the DNC. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kv0H9xtwib\">pic.twitter.com\/Kv0H9xtwib<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Samantha-Jo Roth (@SamanthaJoRoth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamanthaJoRoth\/status\/1826859557622047051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/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=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">Campaign fashion report &mdash; DNC edition! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7bFxdmtoDN\">pic.twitter.com\/7bFxdmtoDN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Samantha-Jo Roth (@SamanthaJoRoth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamanthaJoRoth\/status\/1826857039450026442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 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>DOJ crashes the pro-Gaza protests<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Justice Department officers met and accompanied a pro-Gaza protest along its permitted route north of the DNC Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This comes after some participants in the March on the DNC coalition broke from the permitted parade route approved by the city and broke through the first layer of security fencing just north of the United Center, roughly 800 feet from where President Joe Biden was slated to deliver the keynote address on the opening night of the convention.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\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_1736311\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1736311\"}});<\/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: Finale Wraps Up with Disappointment Over Beyonc\u00e9 Speculation<\/p>\n<p>The concluding evening of the Democratic National Convention featured a reunion of &#8220;Scandal&#8221; cast members and left many Beyonc\u00e9 fans disheartened, as they had hoped for her live performance. Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, delivering a speech that concluded the four-day event in Chicago. In her address, Harris defended Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense while stressing the importance of reaching a cease-fire agreement that includes releasing hostages held by Hamas. The Washington Examiner captured various moments from Thursday&#8217;s events.<\/p>\n<p>Cheer Levels Rise<\/p>\n<p>Harris\u2019s speech began slowly, partly due to high expectations for an appearance by a much-discussed figure who ultimately did not show up (more on that later). However, she soon gained momentum and received enthusiastic applause while discussing topics such as housing reform, tax cuts for the middle class, abortion rights, and border security legislation.<\/p>\n<p>Beyonc\u00e9 Buzz Fizzles<\/p>\n<p>As speculation about Beyonc\u00e9 performing reached its peak during the convention&#8217;s finale, conflicting reports about her presence at the United Center circulated right until Harris took to the stage. Although Harris entered to Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s song \u201cFreedom,\u201d there was no live performance from her. Instead, The Chicks and P!NK were scheduled to perform.<\/p>\n<p>Uncommitted Delegates Make Their Presence Known<\/p>\n<p>Around 30 uncommitted delegates did not receive their main request\u2014a Palestinian American speaker\u2014but made headlines with a peaceful protest inside the venue. Some pro-Gaza demonstrators attempted chants during Harris\u2019s speech but were largely drowned out by cheers from other attendees. While Harris called for an end to hostilities in Gaza and urged for hostage releases from Hamas, it may not suffice to quell ongoing protests.<\/p>\n<p>Reunion of &#8220;Scandal&#8221; Stars<\/p>\n<p>Kerry Washington took center stage on DNC&#8217;s final night as she reprised her role as Olivia Pope from &#8220;Scandal,&#8221; encouraging attendees to take action: \u201cYou are fixers; you are Olivia Popes.\u201d Her co-star Tony Goldwyn joined her on stage for a selfie video with attendees proclaiming that \u201cwhen we fight, we win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Adam Kinzinger Gains Support <\/p>\n<p>Former GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger spoke at DNC urging support for Kamala Harris while criticizing Donald Trump\u2019s fitness for office through his initiative Republicans for Harris. His remarks drew significant applause from delegates who even chanted \u201cUSA\u201d in response.<\/p>\n<p>Surprise Musical Performance <\/p>\n<p>Sheryl Lee Ralph from &#8220;Abbott Elementary&#8221; energized attendees at a women\u2019s caucus earlier in the day with an inspiring rendition of \u201cWe\u2019re Not Going Back,\u201d echoing themes central to both Harris&#8217;s campaign and convention messaging.<\/p>\n<p>Press Restrictions Due To Crowds <\/p>\n<p>In anticipation of Kamala Harris\u2019s address (and potential musical guests), journalists faced restrictions accessing certain areas due to crowd control measures implemented by fire marshals\u2014many were unable even re-enter after stepping out briefly.<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Raskin Comments on RFK Endorsement <\/p>\n<p>Congressman Jamie Raskin shared insights regarding Hunter Biden and speculated whether Robert F. 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