Staff Reports
The Democratic National Convention is revving up for its second night, and, in a move straight out of the party’s playbook, they’re rolling out their headliner: former President Barack Obama. The clock is set for 6:30 p.m. Eastern, and while one can only hope for an entertaining spectacle, the odds are likely that he’ll stick to the script of empty platitudes and lofty ideals that have become his trademark.
The evening will be hosted by Ana Navarro, a commentator who has made headlines for her questionable takes on conservative values. Expect her to play the role of cheerleader for a lineup of speakers that might as well come with a side of liberal Kool-Aid. Notably, Obama is slated to speak at 11 p.m. Eastern, a time that suggests the organizers might be trying to reach the nightlife crowd. Either that, or they’re hoping everyone has dozed off by then and won’t notice the spectacle of political nostalgia.
Here is the DAY TWO speaker line up for the main stage this evening at the DNC.
HERSTORY begins in less than thirty minutes!
Do you recognize any of the speakers for tonight? pic.twitter.com/Zmz56pGFX0
— Naomi Gordon (@N_a_o_m_iGordon) August 20, 2024
Other luminaries gracing the stage include Douglas Emhoff, the second gentleman, who is tasked with giving a voice to the administration’s gender-neutral aspirations. It seems the Democrats think they can win hearts and minds with a blend of familial charm and politically correct jargon. Meanwhile, former first lady Michelle Obama will likely spotlight her new initiatives, riding on the coattails of her husband’s legacy while ignoring the economic reality most Americans face today.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who has perfected the art of saying a lot without really saying anything, will add his voice to the mix. There’s no doubt he has plenty of experience in dodging accountability, making him a fitting addition to a night that promises rhetoric but little in the way of substantive policies.
To add an unexpected twist to the night, former Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham will also take the stage. One can only wonder what her presence will signify—perhaps a hint of bipartisan camaraderie in a show where everyone else is painting the former president as some sort of political deity. In an age where party lines matter more than truth, the convention is set to remind viewers why sitting on the sidelines can sometimes feel like the only sane option in a world gone mad.
