She compared the exuberance to the GOP convention in 1980 in Detroit, where Ronald Reagan was nominated.
The Democrats are as patriotic as us.
Other aspects of the convention stood out:
Emotion.
Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff greet family members during the balloon drop Thursday at the United Center.Kent Nishimura/Getty Images
The night before, there was the display of joy of Tim Walzs son.
In the hallway outside the United Center, just after the speech, the atmosphere was jubilant.
Joining her was her aunt, Nola Jeanpierre, who also had been crying about the moment.
This is my moms sister.
We just lost my mom.
She added: I am 75 years old, and I never thought that I would see this day.
There are other words that we say amazing, wonderful, glorious but it just gives me hope.
That is the best word that I can think of is just hope.
Shes a gift, Jeanpierre said, and I now she is going to get it.
I know she is going to get it.
They are a beautiful duo, and America needs this right now.
Mitt Romney even swatted down rumors on X.
Right into the evening the speculation flew, with even some reports that Beyonce would appear.
One notable person who was missing from the speaker podium lineup was California Gov.
What also stood out were some things that didnt happen:
Protest disruptions.
But he said that there was still something to be missed about conventions of the past.
Theyve become more of an infomercial for four days, Cohen said.
Republicans dont even have a platform.
They just have whatever cult leader Trump wants.
But we need to have more policy debates and more issues.
Moreover, Democrats have seen past nominees enjoy a big convention bounce, only to see a lead dissipate.
Josh Green (D-HI) said: In 2016,everyone thought Hillary had it wrapped.
This year, were not falling for that.
