Staff Reports
At the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Michelle Obama’s recent speech was meant to be a inspiring call for unity, but it appears that it did anything but that, especially among the more left-wing factions of her party. Attempting to channel the spirits of perseverance and honesty, Michelle likened current Vice President Kamala Harris to her mother, Marian Robinson, claiming both embody resilience and virtue. However, the applause didn’t echo from all corners, with some people shaking their heads in disbelief.
Michelle Obama’s rhetoric turned particularly interesting when she addressed accountability, insisting that whining or cheating shouldn’t be an option when facing adversity. She emphasized the need for hard work, noting that there’s no escalator to the top. While that’s some solid advice for any high schooler taking gym class, it’s hard not to chuckle at the irony, given that many voters suspect the Democrats have a habit of rewriting the rulebook in their favor.
🥴🤢Michelle / Michael / Obama gave a nasty speech last night.
It included endorsement of the idea that parents & schools should allow children to determine their gender…
She also told bald-faced lies about Donald Trump being a racist… pic.twitter.com/AGreN6Opy3— 👼🏻Morals&Mischief😎 (@Charlie56768595) August 22, 2024
As soon as the speech ended, the leftist infighting kicked into high gear. Dr. Jill Stein, known for her eternal quest to shake things up as a Green Party candidate, took to social media to unleash a torrent of accusations against the Democratic establishment. She called out the party for what she viewed as hypocrisy, asserting that they are not above employing underhanded tactics like lawsuits and sabotage against their own. This is the kind of family squabble that seems more at home in a reality TV show than in politics.
Stein didn’t hold back, claiming that the Democrats are guilty of playing dirty by “changing the rules” to fortify their power. To some, this is a revealing glimpse into the disarray lurking beneath the surface of the party. Much like the proverbial pot calling the kettle black, it raises an eyebrow about the Democrats’ moral high ground when they are, at best, a family of squabblers.
As the convention continues, Democrats face internal strife that is brewing just as highly as the coffee in their break rooms. With Vice President Kamala Harris set to accept her party’s presidential nomination, it will be interesting to see how this play unfolds. Meanwhile, on the Republican side, former President Trump engages with grassroots supporters in Arizona while JD Vance connects with Georgia constituents, leaving many to wonder if the Democrats can keep their coalition from falling apart before election day, or if they are destined to be their own worst enemies.
