CHELSEA — On the second day of the Democratic National Convention, former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were the event’s main attractions, and there was a ceremonial roll call with surprise appearances by prominent figures.
Democrats paid special attention to trash at the United Center, with gloved volunteers checking trash cans to make sure trash was being properly recycled. Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz got a taste of the Gaza protests, and social media influencers took on a “blue carpet.”
Here are some of the rumors from Tuesday at the Democratic Party Convention, recorded by the Washington Examiner.
Gwen Walz breaks out solo
Potential Second Lady Gwen Walz, wife of Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), has already begun campaigning herself and gave a speech at the Michigan delegation’s breakfast at the Chicago Hilton.
Walz posed for photos with Michigan residents and one Maryland resident – Governor Wes Moore (D-MD).
She then appeared at the meeting of the Rural Council of the Democratic National Committee.
Tim Walz confronted by protesters
Tim Walz, who appeared as a surprise guest at the convention delegation breakfasts and at the Democratic National Committee caucus and council meetings, was interrupted by pro-Gaza protesters during his appearance at the Women’s Caucus meeting at McCormick Place.
A Code Pink protester, Medea Benjamin, was seen being escorted out of the room.
Lil Jon electrifies the crowd at the national call
Georgia rapper Lil Jon wowed the crowd when he appeared before the Peach State delegation, who cast their votes for Harris during the ceremonial roll call. The crowd cheered along as he performed his song “Turn Down for What.”
Democratic Rep. Nikema Williams of Georgia cheekily told the crowd, “The South has something to say,” recalling another Georgia rapper, Andre 3000 of the Atlanta hip-hop duo Outkast.
Democrats control recycling and garbage cans
Democratic Party volunteers observed attendees at the convention throwing their food and drink waste into the proper bins at the United Center.
In the center there was a trash can for regular garbage and a recycling bin for plastic bottles. Washington Examiner When a reporter threw away unwanted food, a volunteer made sure that the food went into the appropriate containers.
Another Washington Examiner A reporter tried to take out trash and was stopped by volunteers who took the trash and threw it in the designated trash cans.
The dramatic appearance of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) left the chamber with prosthetic legs to speak at the Democratic National Convention.
She lost her right leg near the hip and her left leg below the knee from injuries sustained when the helicopter she was co-piloting was hit by Iraqi insurgents and is normally confined to a wheelchair.
“I went to war to protect America’s rights and freedoms, so I take it personally when a five-time draft dodger and coward like Donald Trump tries to take away my rights and freedoms in return,” Duckworth said.
Delegates from Wisconsin turn into cheeseheads
The delegation from Wisconsin was given a piece of home during their delegation breakfast on Tuesday: bright yellow cheese hats.
The delegation was asked to put the hats on during breakfast. Later, delegates were also seen putting their hats on on the DNC floor.
The issue is cross-party. Republican delegates from Wisconsin, who support former President Donald Trump, also wore cheese heads at the party convention in Milwaukee.
DNC rolls out “blue carpet” for social media influencers
As part of its efforts to appeal to TikTokers and social media influencers, the Democratic National Convention rolled out a blue carpet.
Content creators took turns on the carpet, sharing updates with their followers. Comedian Matt Friend served as Snapchat’s Blue Carpet Correspondent this week, conducting interviews.
