Staff Reports
The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago, bringing with it a gathering of elitist celebrities who continue to support a party that has seemingly lost touch with the American voter. While the Democrats might have been planning a lively event filled with cheers and excitement, the grim reality of their situation will dominate the prime-time airwaves on Monday night. Instead of a triumphant nomination acceptance, the world will witness a swan song from President Joe Biden, a man who recently learned that the party he led evidently prefers a new puppet in Kamala Harris.
Biden’s announcement to step aside comes after a coup from within his own party. Despite raking in over 14 million primary votes, the sitting president will abandon his supporters when he appears on stage, delivering a farewell address to urge Americans to rally behind the vice president. Days ago, Biden was still reeling from a debate with Donald Trump and, after weeks of internal pressure, he chose to obey his party masters and cede the spotlight. As Harris swooped in for the kill, Biden’s public appearances dwindled, suggesting that he has become a ghost of the administration he used to lead.
This peculiar turn of events will have some viewers glued to their screens as Biden’s daughter, Ashley, introduces him, likely delivering a teary-eyed goodbye. Meanwhile, the current First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, will also share the stage, marking the end of an era for the Biden family. As these emotional moments unfold, the audience will see the nation slowly needing to say farewell to an administration that has struggled to connect with the average American.
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Hillary Clinton will also take to the stage, providing a nostalgic reminder of her own failed campaign, where she came tantalizingly close to breaking a so-called “glass ceiling” in 2016. Clinton seems eager to dig up old grievances and highlight the “historic” nature of Harris’s candidacy, despite the fact that many see her as merely a place-holder for the next election. The irony is palpable as Clintons and Bidens, all too familiar with the confines of power, remind everyone how far they’ve constructed a bubble of privilege.
Despite the tightly controlled chaos inside the convention walls, outside, tens of thousands of leftist protesters are expressing their discontent with Harris and the Democrats’ handling of party affairs, particularly their support for Israel amid ongoing conflicts. The irony of protesting a supposedly pro-woman nominee while elevating those who seem far removed from regular people is not lost on many. If there was any doubt, the chaotic scenes outside demonstrate how far removed the Democrats are from the core of their own party—something that may prove dangerous for them moving forward.
In a bizarre twist, the DNC voted to adopt a platform that carries Biden’s name multiple times, highlighting his supposed “second term.” It’s as if the Democrats are trying to convince themselves that they didn’t just stage a coup against a sitting president, but still want to bask in his legacy. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s upbeat commentary about the electric atmosphere inside the convention fell flat against a backdrop of empty seats. The dwindling numbers reflect not just a lack of enthusiasm but the growing divide within a party that is in disarray. If Democrats can’t even fill a convention hall to rally for their newly anointed leader, one has to wonder how they plan to win over the broader electorate.
