Hillary Clinton is “lista” — ready to fight, ready to win and ready to lead our country.
In a stirring night, some of our country’s most admired leaders — from Gabby Giffords to Michael Bloomberg — made clear that Hillary Clinton has the strength, leadership and qualifications to take on our country’s greatest challenges and keep America safe. As President Obama said during his moving tribute to Hillary and our democratic system: “There has never been a man or a woman, not me, not Bill, not nobody, more qualified than Hillary to serve as President of the United States.”
So c’mon America. We’re stronger together. It’s time to make history.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA:
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Striking that, in span of 3 days, Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama have delivered some of the best speeches of their public lives
— Mark Murray (@mmurraypolitics) July 28, 2016
- To every Republican who has described Obama as a divisive, America-hating man: behold your nominee & recognize your error.— Conor Friedersdorf (@conor64) July 28, 2016
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Pretty amazing to see the first black president onstage with the person who may be the first female president
— Amanda Terkel (@aterkel) July 28, 2016
- He’s giving a stirring, positive vision of America working toward the future, “every background every faith,” “stronger together.”— emily nussbaum (@emilynussbaum) July 28, 2016
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Obama’s argument: Clinton is tested, fit, ready, respected and fair, while Trump is a dangerous fraud. #DemsInPhilly
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) July 28, 2016
SENATOR TIM KAINE:
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Tim Kaine’s basic decency and solidity alone make for a meaningful contrast with the sociopathy of Trumpism.
— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) July 28, 2016
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What a moment: A Democrat from the capital of the Confederacy – state of Lee, Jackson, Byrd – makes case before millions to Party of Lincoln
— Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) July 28, 2016
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Big moment as @timkaine tells Trump-fearing Rs who yearn for party of Lincoln: “we’ve got a home for you right here in the Democratic Party”
— David Rennie (@DSORennie) July 28, 2016
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN:
- Joe Biden is an incredibly real person. One of the most genuine politicians in modern history. #DNCinPHL
— Eric Geller (@ericgeller) July 28, 2016
- Everyone, just everyone, loves Joe.
— Annie Linskey (@AnnieLinskey) July 28, 2016
MICHAEL BLOOMBERG:
- Bloomberg’s blistering take down is definitely going to get under Trump’s skin. Tweet storm expected.
— (((Pamela Kruger))) (@PamKrugerwriter) July 28, 2016
- Just-below-subtext of Bloombito:
The Republicans have nominated an unstable con man. AND THEY KNOW IT. When will Vichy facade crack?
— James Fallows (@JamesFallows) July 28, 2016
- Shorter Mike Bloomberg: I know business, and I’m a billionaire. And Mr. Trump, you’re no billionaire businessman.
— Matt Viser (@mviser) July 28, 2016
CHRISTINE LEINONEN:
- Orlando victim’s mother was so powerful for saner gun policy – ex state trooper, son’s paternal grandparents met in Japanese-internment camp
— Philip Gourevitch (@PGourevitch) July 27, 2016
- Standing ovation for mother of Orlando victim. She says her son knew love trumps hate. pic.twitter.com/XqU85AHQ6b
— Kate Walters (@KateOCSeattle) July 27, 2016
FORMER REP. GABBY GIFFORDS
- Tuned in just in time to hear Gabby Gifford say, “Strong women get things done.” Preach! #DemsInPhilly https://t.co/qzUPGo6Lgd
— Emily Miller (@emmillerwrites) July 28, 2016
FORMER CIA DIRECTOR LEON PANETTA
- Leon Panetta could be one of the best surrogates to break through to undecided voters.
— Susan Davis (@DaviSusan) July 28, 2016
THE MESSAGE: COMMON SENSE GUN CONTROL
- “There’s finally someone who can change things.” another note of change for Hillary Clinton, from daughter of slain Sandy Hook principal.
— Patricia Murphy (@1PatriciaMurphy) July 28, 2016
- Why is the DNC focused on guns? Because 90% of Americans oppose the Republican Party’s position on background checks. #DemsInPhilly
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) July 28, 2016
THE MESSAGE: NATIONAL SECURITY
“SOLEMN RESPONSIBILITY” VIDEO
- Best video of the convention season.
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) July 28, 2016
- Who would have predicted four years ago that a video clip of Mitt Romney would air at the DNC as a validation against the R nominee?
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) July 28, 2016
- Timing of this Trump super-risky-on-security video at Dem convention seems kind of well-timed given Trump’s news conference this morning.
— adam nagourney (@adamnagourney) July 28, 2016