What Happened on Day Two of the DNC?

Today was Day Two at the Democrat National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, and the featured speakers included the Obamas, Sen. Bernie Sanders, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritsker. The theme was “A Bold Vision for America’s Future,” but Kamala Harris has still said little about her policy platform. Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell shared nine takeaways from Day Two at the DNC. 

1. Obama Mocks Trump…

Obama called former President Donald Trump a “78-year-old millionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down that golden elevator.”

“There’s the childish nicknames, the crazy conspiracy theories, the weird obsession with crowd size,” he said, to loud applause.

America is ready for Harris to be president, Obama said.

“And Kamala Harris is ready for the job,” he added.

Obama compared Trump to a neighbor constantly blowing a leaf-blower outside your window, and he compared Harris to the neighbor who helps….

2. Michelle Obama on ‘Vanquishing Demons’

Former first lady Michelle Obama took the stage, sharing her hope that America will “vanquish the demons of fear, division, and hate that have consumed us, and continue pursuing the unfinished promise of this great nation.”

She said she has mourned the dimming of her hope in the last few years….

Harris suggested that Trump has been racist against Harris and the Obama family.

“For years, Donald Trump did everything in his power to try to make people fear us, to see his limited, narrow view of the world,” she said. “It made him feel threatened by the existence of two hard-working and highly educated, successful people who happen to be black.”

She criticized Trump for “misogynistic, racist lies.” Michelle said Trump supports bans on IVF, as well as so-called book bans and “demonizing” LGBTQ-identifying “children.” Trump has publicly supported IVF….

3. Doug Emhoff Says Kamala Will ‘Be There’ for Your Children

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff repeatedly expressed his love for his wife Kamala Harris….

“She has connected me more deeply to my faith, even though it’s not the same as hers,” said Emhoff, who is Jewish. “She comes to synagogue with me for my holiday services, and I go to church with her on Easter.”

The second gentleman thanked his ex-wife and Harris for their role in raising his children, who call the vice president “Mamala.” He said his son Cole asked Harris to officiate his wedding.

“She’s always been there for our children,” Emhoff said, “and I know she’ll always be there for yours too.” …

4. Trump’s ‘Anti-Woman Crusade’

Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois accused Trump of an “anti-woman crusade” against in vitro fertilization, though the former president has said he would not ban IVF treatments.

Duckworth conceived her two daughters through IVF treatments, she said.

“Republicans will not stop at banning abortion,” the senator continued. “They will come for IVF next. They’ll prosecute doctors. They’ll shame and spy on women.”

Trump has stated his support for IVF on TruthSocial.

“Under my leadership, the Republican Party will always support the creation of strong, thriving, healthy American families,” he said. “We want to make it easier for mothers and fathers to have babies, not harder!”

5. Former GOP Mayor Calls Republicans a ‘Cult’

The former Republican mayor of Mesa, Arizona, said he feels more at home in the Democratic party than his own.

“The Republican Party has been kidnapped by extremists and devolved into a cult, the cult of Donald Trump,” Mayor John Giles said.

“We all need an adult in the White House, and we’ve seen what happens when we don’t,” Giles added.

He urged moderate Republicans to join forces with the Democrats….

6. Billionaire Brags About Money After Bernie Sanders’ Speech

JB Pritzker accused Republicans of “anti-family” culture war positions, while advocating for abortion.

“Americans don’t want to be forced to drive 100 miles to deliver a baby because draconian abortion laws shut down the maternity ward,” the Illinois governor said.

He appears to have been referring to a hospital in northern Idaho that ended its labor and delivery services, citing staffing issues and the state’s “legal and political climate.” The full impact of Idaho’s laws on this decision remains unclear. Republicans do not support bans or limits on maternity services.

“Americans with LGBTQ kids don’t want them facing discrimination at school because the state sanctioned it,” Pritzker continued.

He said Americans don’t want their kids to be taught in history class that “slavery was a jobs program.” Pritzker appeared to be mischaracterizing Florida’s history curriculum, which details harsh conditions slaves endured and explains that “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit” both in slavery and when freed, William Allen, a descendent of slavery who helped write the curriculum, told Fox News.

Pritzker said Harris has spent three-and-a-half years cleaning up Trump’s messes.

“It’s time we stop expecting women to clean up messes without the authority and title match the job!” Pritzker said, seemingly referring to the unpaid job of motherhood….

7. Bernie Sanders Says Harris’s Agenda Is Not Radical

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont highlighted the public health crisis surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic when the Biden administration took office…

“When the political will is there, the government can effectively deliver for the people,” he said.

He advocated for an economy that works for “all of us, not just the billionaire class.”

While “60% of our people live paycheck and paycheck, the top 1% have never, ever been richer,” he said.

Though “the oligarchs tell us we shouldn’t take on price gouging, we shouldn’t expand Medicare,” Sanders said that is exactly what Democrats will do.

Republican nominee Donald Trump slammed Harris’ plan to ban price gouging on Saturday, saying she’s gone “full communist.”

“She wants to destroy our country,” Trump said. “After causing catastrophic inflation, Comrade Kamala announced that she wants to institute socialist price controls.” …

8. Chuck Schumer Dances on Stage

After dancing onto the stage, Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York warned America against returning to the “dark night” of Trump.

“This November, we can choose a brighter, a fairer, a freer future,” Schumer said. “Or we can relive the dark night of Trump’s American carnage.”

“Only one candidate will move America forward for our children, our grandchildren, no matter their race, no matter their creed, their gender or family,” Schumer continued.

[This is the Progressive view. They believe that America would be better if we moved forward into socialism – and give up freedom and liberty.]

9. Officially Nominating Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris spoke at a campaign rally in Wisconsin after her party nominated her.

“This is a people-powered campaign and together we will chart a new way forward, a future for freedom, opportunity, of optimism and faith,” Harris said.

Democrats make socialism and communism – the new way forward – look good. However, anyone thinking about voting for the Harris-Walz ticket should spend some time researching what life is like in Cuba, Venezuela, and other nations that voted themselves into communism.