7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Democratic National Convention
Posted on AllSides August 18th, 2020
From The Left
The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday night in its first completely virtual, made-for-TV incarnation. It was unlike any convention night seen in years past. The most glaring difference: the absence of delegates and an audience.
That presented hurdles that the party tried to vault with a highly produced event that felt, at times, like a political infomercial mixed with a bit of "We Are The World" — and included one standout speech from former first lady Michelle Obama.
Most of the segments were prerecorded with some live elements, including...