Posted on 08/09/2020 11:36:03 AM PDT by Libloather
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Both parties are still firming up their convention schedules and have not yet released details such as key speakers. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is expected to give an address at the Democratic convention, Bloomberg reported. Cuomo's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Democratic Convention will run Aug. 17-20 and air for two hours each night from 9 to 11. Organizers have framed the event as a convention across the nation, with speakers appearing from locations around the country.
Indeed, former Vice President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he would not be traveling to Milwaukee for the convention, but instead would accept the nomination from Delaware, his home state.
Milwaukee's mayor "has put in place a 225-person limit on people assembling in any one place," Biden said. "I think it's the right thing to do. I've wanted to set an example as to how we should respond individually to this crisis. ... I think it's going to be an exciting convention."
In a normal year, New York's congressional delegation and its governor would be heading to the conventions to support their respective nominees. But this year, neither the delegation nor Cuomo will attend the convention in person. As yet, it is unclear whether any delegation members will play a national speaking role. Some are likely to speak to New York delegates or delegates in other states through online platforms, but those details are still being confirmed.
For the Democratic convention, the experience for delegates will involve casting votes, receiving some convention swag, joining online caucus discussions and watching the speeches - all from home.
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I’m sure they are filming Sloe Joe’s speech right now. They’ll do hundreds of takes and splice together the bits that make he seem articulate and coherent. Modern post-production digital tools can do anything.
They are trying to prevent the spectacle of 1968 style riots. If there is no specific address it will be impossible to riot (at the convention.)
I’ve heard that at these conventions, there is a certain amount of schmoozing and socializing and partying, which the delegates will miss out on.
The business end of the convention, such as writing and approving the platform, voting for candidates for pres. and VP, etc. can all be done remotely nowadays.
I wonder if the conventions will be on TV night after night. In the past, candidates often get a “convention bounce” in the polls, as the nonstop favorable news coverage influences public opinion. But if there’s nothing going on to fill air time on major news networks, will the influence on the public still be there?
New York delegates were hoping to get out of New York for a week. Now they have to stay home. oh well.
Stay in place convention means no future deductions for travel, out of state taxes, no business dining exemptions, and ... no time out of town and away from their spouses’ eyes!@
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