{"id":2329906,"date":"2024-08-23T10:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T14:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seven-most-memorable-moments-from-the-democratic-national-convention-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-23T10:14:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T14:14:41","slug":"seven-most-memorable-moments-from-the-democratic-national-convention-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seven-most-memorable-moments-from-the-democratic-national-convention-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven most memorable moments from the Democratic National Convention &#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\">24<\/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%2Fseven-most-memorable-moments-from-the-democratic-national-convention-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=2329906&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># Key Highlights\u2063 from the 2024 Democratic National Convention<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago was filled with memorable moments as Vice \u2062President Kamala Harris officially accepted her nomination. Here are some of the standout moments:<\/p>\n<p>### 1. \u2062**Kamala Harris&#8217;s Acceptance Speech**<\/p>\n<p>Kamala Harris stood before a packed crowd, contrasting her vision\u2064 for America with former President Donald Trump&#8217;s administration. She warned about the potential dangers of \u2063a second Trump presidency, especially\u200d regarding\u200b his immunity from criminal\u2062 prosecution. Harris emphasized a forward-looking approach and the significance of a &#8220;people-powered&#8221; campaign.<\/p>\n<p>### 2. **A Unique\u2062 Approach by Harris**<\/p>\n<p>In an unconventional\u2064 move, Harris appeared in two different venues\u2014first at the United Center and later via \u2062video from the\u200c Fiserv Forum\u2062 in Milwaukee. Her dual appearances showcased \u2062her \u2063energy\u2062 and commitment to\u2063 engaging with supporters across the country.<\/p>\n<p>### 3. **Michelle and Barack Obama\u2019s Powerful Speeches**<\/p>\n<p>The Obamas electrified the convention\u2063 with their impassioned speeches. Michelle Obama called out Trump&#8217;s comments on race, implying\u200d that they stemmed from his insecurities about successful people of color. Barack Obama followed suit, humorously denouncing Trump\u2019s obsession with crowd sizes during his presidency.<\/p>\n<p>### 4.\u2062 **Lil Jon&#8217;s Surprise Performance**<\/p>\n<p>During the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcconnell-warns-dems-would-regret-abolishing-filibuster-nuclear-winter\/\" title=\"McConnell Warns Dems Would Regret Abolishing Filibuster: \u2018Nuclear Winter\u2019\">roll-call vote<\/a>, rapper Lil Jon uplifted the delegation&#8217;s spirits with a \u200bsurprise rendition of his hit &#8220;Turn Down For What.&#8221; His performance turned what could have \u2064been a mundane procedural moment into a lively event, going viral on social media.<\/p>\n<p>### 5. **Emotional Family Moments**<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Governor Tim \u2064Walz had an emotional moment when he\u200b accepted the\u200b vice presidential \u200dnomination, prompting tears from his son, Gus. This tender display of family pride resonated with many viewers.<\/p>\n<p>### 6. **Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s Leadership**<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or AOC, received enthusiastic cheers during her\u2064 speech where she defended the\u2063 working class and criticized \u2064Trump\u2019s policies. Her remarks also touched on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for\u200c more acknowledgment of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the importance of centering Palestinian humanity.<\/p>\n<p>### 7. **Heartfelt Appeal from Hostage\u2063 Parents**<\/p>\n<p>Jon \u200cPolin and Rachel \u200cGoldberg, the parents of\u2063 an American-Israeli \u200chostage, delivered an emotional plea for their son\u2019s return amidst ongoing discussions about the hostage situation resulting from the recent conflict. \u200cTheir heartfelt words drew\u200d significant emotional\u200c reactions from the audience.<\/p>\n<p>### 8. **Protests Outside the\u200c Convention**<\/p>\n<p>Activists advocating for Palestinian rights protested outside\u200c the convention, emphasizing calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Their presence \u2064added a layer of complexity to the convention, reflecting\u2062 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-freedom-to-cheat-act-the-radical-lefts-latest-attempt-to-undermine-our-democracy\/\" title=\"The Freedom to Cheat Act: The Radical Left\u2019s Latest Attempt to Undermine Our Democracy\">significant issues facing<\/a> the Democratic Party.<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic National Convention successfully \u2064highlighted a range of\u200b perspectives within\u200c the party and \u2064set the stage for the upcoming election campaign focused on unity, progress, and social justice.  <\/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\">Seven most memorable moments from the Democratic National Convention<\/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_1736312\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>CHICAGO &mdash;<\/strong> After four days of back-to-back programming, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-national-convention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democratic National Convention<\/a> concluded with Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a> accepting the nomination to a packed crowd at the United Center.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The acceptance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3129636\/kamala-harris-dnc-acceptance-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>speech<\/a> sought to contrast Harris&rsquo;s vision of the future with former President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tenure in the White House. &ldquo;Consider what he intends to do if we give him power again,&rdquo; Harris said. &ldquo;Consider the power he will have, especially after the United States Supreme Court just ruled that he would be immune from criminal prosecution. Just imagine Donald Trump with no guardrails.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris&nbsp;arrives to speak on the final day of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But that wasn&rsquo;t the only memorable moment at the convention. The war in Gaza loomed over the gathering as party members exuded joyful energy over Harris replacing President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Joe Biden<\/a> as the nominee. <\/p>\n<p>Breakout speeches from progressive lawmakers, emotional moments from grieving parents, and one proud lawmaker&rsquo;s son made the convention unforgettable one month after Biden ended his campaign, allowing Harris to replace him.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the <em>Washington Examiner&rsquo;s<\/em> top seven moments that stood out at the convention.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kamala Harris takes an unusual approach to the convention <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris&nbsp;and running mate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) appear at the Fiserv Forum during a campaign rally in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Harris appeared on the first night of the convention, giving the surprised crowd brief remarks ahead of Biden&rsquo;s speech Monday night. But it was a Tuesday night Harris appearance, not from the United Center but from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, that showcased the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/carson-points-out-that-every-democratic-plan-has-backfired-in-trumps-favor-as-seen-in-the-bible-2\/\" title=\"Carson points out that every Democratic plan has backfired in Trump&#039;s favor, as seen in the Bible\">vice president&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s growing levels of enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<p>After the ceremonial roll call ended with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) casting California&rsquo;s votes for Harris, the Democratic ticket appeared via video in the United Center thanking Democrats for their support. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are so honored to be your nominees. This is a people-powered campaign, and together, we will chart a new way forward,&rdquo; Harris said. <\/p>\n<p>This was an unusual moment for a presidential candidate filling not one but two different arenas in separate states. On Thursday, Harris returned to the usual convention standards, giving an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3129636\/kamala-harris-dnc-acceptance-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>acceptance speech<\/a> that called for a forward-looking vision for the nation behind the drama of Trump. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michelle and Barack Obama tag-team Trump<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Former President Barack Obama hugs former first lady Michelle Obama as he is introduced during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo\/Erin Hooley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chicago hometown heroes Michelle and Barack Obama set the convention on fire with their back-to-back speeches Tuesday evening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Former first lady Michelle Obama <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3127910\/michelle-obama-dnc-champions-black-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>took several jabs<\/a> at Trump over his comments regarding race at the June debate against Biden. &ldquo;His limited and narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hardworking, highly educated, successful people who happened to be black,&rdquo; Michelle Obama said to loud applause. &ldquo;Who&rsquo;s going to tell him that the job he&rsquo;s currently seeking might just be one of those &lsquo;black jobs&rsquo;?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In another indirect zinger against Trump&rsquo;s inherited wealth, Michelle Obama defended Harris from attacks that she is a diversity, equity, and inclusion candidate. &ldquo;She understands that most of us will never be afforded the grace of failing forward,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;We will never benefit from the affirmative action of generational wealth.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>After the former first lady spoke, former President Barack Obama <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3127523\/obama-shines-spotlight-harris-dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>took to the stage<\/a>, on which he mocked Trump&rsquo;s obsession with crowd sizes. &ldquo;Here is a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago,&rdquo; Barack Obama said. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s the childish nicknames, the crazy conspiracy theories, this weird obsession with crowd sizes.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He then used physical comedy to make a juvenile joke with his hands, making the crowd laugh.&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\">Obama on Trump:<br \/>&ldquo;This weird obsession with crowd sizes.&rdquo; &#128080;&#127996; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U3bmQqaDDy\">pic.twitter.com\/U3bmQqaDDy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chris Strider (@stridinstrider) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stridinstrider\/status\/1826095433392775239?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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lil Jon steals the show during the roll-call dance party vote<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rapper Lil Jon appears during the Georgia roll call on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Arvin Temkar\/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Perhaps the most fun delegates had during the convention came when 57 state delegations cast their votes for Harris during the ceremonial roll-call vote Tuesday evening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Several celebrities, including Eva Longoria, who appeared with the Texas delegation, Anthony Hamilton, who appeared with North Carolina&rsquo;s delegation, and Lil Jon, who appeared with the Georgia delegation, were there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But it was Lil Jon&rsquo;s appearance, which convention attendees weren&rsquo;t expecting, that went viral on social media. The Georgia rapper hyped the crowd up with a brief performance of his hit song &ldquo;Turn Down For What&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\">Lil John comes out when Georgia casts its ballots for Kamala Harris <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K99GotTX26\">pic.twitter.com\/K99GotTX26<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mabinty &#129419; (@MabintyQ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MabintyQ\/status\/1826048121614549364?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>The energy from the crowd spread across Facebook, Instagram, and X as people commented about the song choices each state used as their theme music to cast their votes for Harris.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gus Walz cries at his father&rsquo;s acceptance speech<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tim Walz&rsquo;s son and wife at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Graeme Jennings\/Washington Examiner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In one of the most touching moments of the week, 17-year-old Gus Walz sobbed as his father accepted the vice presidential nomination Wednesday evening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Hope, Gus, and Gwen,&rdquo; the Minnesota governor told his wife and children after reflecting on the infertility problems they faced. &ldquo;You are my entire world, and I love you.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The camera panned to the entire family, with the younger Walz crying and mouthing, &ldquo;That&rsquo;s my dad,&rdquo; with pride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The moment of Gus Walz crying, clapping, and standing up to support his father quickly went viral on social media. The teenage Walz has a nonverbal learning disorder and ADHD.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AOC&rsquo;s breakout moment and defense of Palestinians<\/h2>\n<p>Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3126637\/aoc-dnc-speech-bartender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>the breakout performances<\/a> among the Democratic lawmakers who spoke at the convention. Excited attendees broke out in chants of &ldquo;AOC! AOC!&rdquo; when she appeared onstage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In keeping with one of the themes of the convention, &ldquo;for the people,&rdquo; the New York lawmaker highlighted her middle-class background as a former bartender before winning a congressional seat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Ever since I got elected, Republicans have attacked me by saying that I should go back to bartending,&rdquo; she said during her Monday speech. &ldquo;But let me tell you, I am happy to, any day of the week because there is nothing wrong with working for a living.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Ocasio-Cortez portrayed Trump as a defender of the billionaire class taking advantage of the average family. &ldquo;Donald Trump would sell this country for a dollar if it meant lining his own pockets and greasing the palms of his Wall Street friends,&rdquo; she claimed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Her speech was the first to mention Gaza, and she later criticized the convention planners for not giving a speaking slot to a Palestinian speaker, a move that angered uncommitted delegates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Just as we must honor the humanity of hostages, so too must we center the humanity of the 40,000 Palestinians killed under Israeli bombardment,&rdquo; she wrote on X. &ldquo;To deny that story is to participate in the dehumanization of Palestinians. The @DNC must change course and affirm our shared humanity.&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\">Just as we must honor the humanity of hostages, so too must we center the humanity of the 40,000 Palestinians killed under Israeli bombardment.<\/p>\n<p>To deny that story is to participate in the dehumanization of Palestinians. The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DNC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DNC<\/a> must change course and affirm our shared humanity. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bxk8wk63oK\">https:\/\/t.co\/bxk8wk63oK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AOC\/status\/1826454738201661908?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\">Hostage parents&rsquo; emotional appeal for son&rsquo;s return<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jon Polin, left, and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak onstage during the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo\/J. Scott Applewhite)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many convention attendees were brought to tears when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3130390\/parents-israeli-american-hostage-emotional-plea-dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg<\/a> took to the stage. The parents of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin pleaded for the return of their son, who was kidnapped during the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. In total, eight American hostages are still in captivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Anyone who is a parent or has had a parent can try to imagine the anguish and misery that Jon and I and all the hostage families are enduring,&rdquo; said Goldberg, who first doubled over in tears onstage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Polin argued that their appeals are not political but the humble wishes of concerned parents. &ldquo;This is a political convention, but bringing our only son and all of the cherished hostages home is not a political issue,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are continuing, but any deal that is reached would likely include a release of the remaining hostages. Until then, Goldberg had a few words for her son. &ldquo;Hersh, if you can hear us, we love you. Stay strong. Survive,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro-Palestinian activists break down the fence<\/h2>\n<p>Activists sympathetic to the Palestinian people living in Gaza wasted no time in protesting the DNC starting on Sunday but ratcheting up on Monday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Activists breached the outside northern security perimeter of the convention, leading roughly 300 officers to mobilize against the ensuing havoc. Several protesters pushing for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas were arrested but had chanted, &ldquo;Genocide Joe!&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=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/t0SnSCK0r7\">pic.twitter.com\/t0SnSCK0r7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chicago Police Communications &amp; News Affairs (@CPD_Media) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CPD_Media\/status\/1825668692522446927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;Demonstrators breached a portion of anti-scale fencing along the Democratic National Convention&rsquo;s outer perimeter near the United Center on Aug. 19,&rdquo; the DNC Public Safety Joint Information Center said in a statement. &ldquo;Law enforcement personnel were immediately on-scene and contained the situation. At no point was the inner perimeter breached, and there was no threat to any protectees.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath, law enforcement added a second layer of fencing and concrete barriers on Tuesday to prevent a repeat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The mayhem had similar overtones to the 1968 anti-Vietnam War protests during the DNC but did not reach the levels of violence back then.&nbsp;<\/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_1736312\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1736312\"}});<\/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>**Seven Unforgettable Highlights from the Democratic National Convention**<\/p>\n<p>CHICAGO \u2014 The Democratic National Convention wrapped up after four days of continuous events, culminating in Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the nomination before a full house at the United Center. In her acceptance speech, Harris aimed to differentiate her vision for the future from that of former President Donald Trump. \u201cThink about what he plans to do if we allow him power again,\u201d she stated. \u201cConsider the authority he would wield, especially after the recent Supreme Court ruling granting him immunity from criminal charges. Just picture Donald Trump without any restrictions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, this was just one of many memorable moments at the convention. The ongoing conflict in Gaza cast a shadow over proceedings as party members celebrated Harris stepping in for President Joe Biden as nominee. Inspiring speeches from progressive lawmakers, heartfelt tributes from grieving parents, and a proud moment featuring a lawmaker\u2019s son made this convention unforgettable\u2014just one month after Biden suspended his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Here are seven standout moments highlighted by the Washington Examiner:<\/p>\n<p>1. **Kamala Harris Takes an Unconventional Approach**<br \/>\nHarris surprised attendees with brief remarks on opening night before Biden&#8217;s speech but truly energized supporters during her Tuesday appearance via video link from Milwaukee&#8217;s Fiserv Forum following California Governor Gavin Newsom casting votes for her during roll call. &#8220;We are honored to be your nominees,&#8221; she said, emphasizing their grassroots campaign and commitment to progress.<\/p>\n<p>2. **Michelle and Barack Obama Team Up Against Trump**<br \/>\nThe Obamas electrified Tuesday evening with their speeches targeting Trump directly. Michelle Obama criticized his narrow worldview regarding race while defending Harris against claims of being merely a diversity candidate: &#8220;She knows most will never have generational wealth.&#8221; Barack Obama followed suit by mocking Trump&#8217;s fixation on crowd sizes and his persistent complaints since entering politics.<\/p>\n<p>3. **Lil Jon Brings Energy During Roll Call Vote**<br \/>\nThe highlight of delegate participation came during roll call when rapper Lil Jon unexpectedly performed &#8220;Turn Down For What&#8221; while Georgia cast its votes for Harris, creating an exciting atmosphere that resonated across social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>4. **Gus Walz\u2019s Emotional Moment During Acceptance Speech**<br \/>\nIn an emotional scene captured on camera, 17-year-old Gus Walz cried tears of pride as his father accepted the vice presidential nomination Wednesday night while reflecting on family struggles with infertility: \u201cYou are my entire world,\u201d Tim Walz told them.<\/p>\n<p>5. **AOC\u2019s Standout Speech Supporting Palestinians**<br \/>\nProgressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez garnered attention with her passionate address highlighting her working-class roots and criticizing Trump&#8217;s policies favoring billionaires over average families while also calling out convention organizers for not including Palestinian voices among speakers.<\/p>\n<p>6. **Heartfelt Plea From Hostage Parents**<br \/>\nJon Polin and Rachel Goldberg moved many attendees to tears as they shared their anguish over their son Hersh Goldberg-Polin&#8217;s kidnapping during Hamas&#8217; attack on Israel last October; they emphasized that bringing hostages home transcends political issues.<\/p>\n<p>7. **Pro-Palestinian Protests Outside Convention Venue**<br \/>\nActivists advocating for Palestinian rights protested outside throughout the event; some breached security barriers leading to arrests but were met by law enforcement quickly containing any disturbances without compromising safety inside.<\/p>\n<p>These moments collectively shaped an impactful Democratic National Convention filled with emotion and significant political discourse<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2658,"featured_media":2329907,"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\/082224_DNC-56-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[34721,32785,35078],"class_list":["post-2329906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-democratic-national-convention","tag-memorable-moments","tag-political-events"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/082224_DNC-56-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329906","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\/2658"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2329906"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329906\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2329907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2329906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2329906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2329906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}