DNC Day 3

    Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention was held 7/27. Tonight was the night of bashing Donald Trump.

    President Obama spoke tonight at the convention. Obama's speech was the most anticipated of the night, and also received the most attention and praise. According to Barney Henderson and David Lawler of the Telegraph they share the major theme of Obama's speech. They say "Barack Obama lent all of his oratorical talents to the cause of electing Hillary Clinton as his successor on Wednesday night, imploring America to choose hope over the fear-mongering of Donald Trump. He painted Mr Trump as dangerous and unworthy of the presidency, and said he was ready to 'pass the baton' to Mrs Clinton. 'This year, in this election, I’m asking you to join me – to reject cynicism, reject fear, to summon what’s best in us, to elect Hillary Clinton as the next President of the United States, and show the world we still believe in the promise of this great nation,' he said. His speech was met with rapturous applause in the convention hall, and he was himself met on stage after its conclusion by a beaming Mrs Clinton"(Henderson/Lawler 2016). Current President Obama made the statement that Hillary Clinton was the most qualified person for this job, even over himself and Clinton's husband, previous President, Bill Clinton. Barney Henderson and David Lawler go on to say "But it was Mr. Obama whose speech will be replayed over and over again by the Clinton campaign between now and November. 'Even in the middle of crisis, she listens to people, and keeps her cool, and treats everybody with respect. And no matter how daunting the odds; no matter how much people try to knock her down, she never, ever quits,' he said of Mrs Clinton (Henderson/Lawler 2016). President Obama really gave Hillary Clinton a huge boost in the election in my opinion. Barack Obama is considered the greatest President America ever had, according to some people. During Obama's speech, people in the audience were in tears and the applause was much more tremendous compared to the speeches at the Republican National Convention.
    Vice President Joe Biden also spoke tonight. Biden said about Trump "His cynicism and undoubtedly his lack of empathy and compassion can be summed up in that phrase he is most proud of making famous: 'You're fired',"..."This is America" Biden yelled pounding his fists on the podium. This act of anger and frustration looks more like a beacon of hope for America to Democrats. With the great emotion provided by Biden, there is still the sense of hope for Democrats. Biden, in my opinion is implying Donald Trump is not America(n), or his policies and ideas at least. Jonathon Tamari of Philly.com says " Biden noted that Trump made the phrase 'you're fired' famous and called his paeans to the middle class 'malarkey.' Trump has put states like Pennsylvania in play because of his strong appeal to working class workers. Democrats say they plan to undercut that strength by shining a light on Trump's record. Biden began that work in a forceful way Wednesday night" (Tamari 2016). The battle between Republicans and Democrats is really starting to boil over. These conventions have turned into anti the opponent and never pro the respected candidate. 

    Many delegates, protesters, etc. have expressed their feelings in wanting to come back to Cleveland. From Twitter to local papers, the National Conventions are raving about Cleveland. Cleveland has turned into the city of peaceful nature and has given the sense of calm and organized, compared to Philadelphia. 

Works Cited
Biden, Joe. "DNC Day 3." DNC Day 3. Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia. 27 July 2016. Speech.
Henderson, Barney, and David Lawler. "Democratic National Convention Day 3: Barack Obama Implores America to Chose Hillary Clinton and 'hope' over Donald Trump and 'fear'" The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, 28 July 2016. Web. 28 July 2016.
Tamari, Jonathan. "DNC Day 3 Takeaways: Obama, Biden Come out Swinging." Philly.com. N.p., 27 July 2016. Web. 28 July 2016.