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Several moments from the second day of the Democratic National Convention have the nation buzzing as Democrats continue to garner support for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential run.
On Tuesday (August 20), former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered back-to-back speeches calling on Americans to reject Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and elect Harris.
Other speakers at Tuesday's convention in Chicago included Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks, both of whom offered personal stories about the vice president.
Up next is the two closing nights of the convention where Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential nominee, will take the stage on Wednesday (August 21), and Harris will close the gathering on Thursday (August 22).
Keep scrolling to catch up on the moments everyone is still talking about from Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention.
Michelle Obama Makes A Jab At Trump's "Black Jobs" Comment
Before the start of her speech, Michelle Obama was welcomed to the DNC stage with a long round of applause.
The former first lady evoked a theme from her husband's presidential run in 2008.
“Hope is making a comeback,” Michelle Obama said.
Obama went on to describe Harris as the best choice to lead the nation.
“My girl Kamala Harris is more than ready for this moment," she said. “She is one of the most qualified people ever to seek the office of the presidency, and she is one of the most dignified.”
During her speech, Obama also shot back at Trump's claim that migrants are stealing “Black jobs.”
“Who’s going to tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those Black jobs,” Obama said.
Barack Obama: "We All Know The Sequel Is Usually The Worst."
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Barack Obama followed up his wife's speech, taking aim at Trump's character and antics.
“Here is a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago. There’s the childish nicknames, the crazy conspiracy theories, this weird obsession with crowd sizes,” Obama said.
The former president urged Americans to seek unity as they cast their ballots in November.
The “vast majority of us do not want to live in a country that’s bitter and divided," Obama said.
“We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos. We have seen that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse,” he added.
Lil Jon Makes Surprise Appearance During Georgia Roll Call
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Lil Jon made a surprise appearance during Tuesday's roll call, a tradition at political conventions that turned into an hourlong mash-up of songs associated with each state.
During California's turn, Gov. Gavin Newsom cast their state's votes for Harris as the Democratic nominee to Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
Georgia stole the show as Lil Jon appeared and started rapping "Turn Down For What." The rapper also performed a rendition of "Get Low," changing the lyrics “To the window, to the wall” to “VP Harris, Governor Walz.”
Kamala Harris Earns Democratic Presidential Nomination
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Tuesday's in-person roll call was purely ceremonial as Democrats conducted it virtually two weeks ago. The moment was yet another that confirmed Harris was the party's official nominee for president.
Following the roll call, a live video played of Harris and Walz stepping onstage at a rally they held Tuesday in Milwaukee.
“I’ll see you in two days, Chicago,” Harris said.
Patti LaBelle Sings "You Are My Friend" For In Memoriam Segment
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Welcomed by a standing ovation, Patti LaBelle took the stage to perform her 1978 ballad “You Are My Friend” during the In Memoriam segment of the convention. The "Godmother of Soul" belted the lyrics from her song, garnering emotion from the crowd.
The performance came 20 years after her last appearance at the Democratic National Convention, where she sang a cover of Sam Cooke’s “Change Is Gonna Come” in 2004.
Common Performs
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Common also took the stage to perform his 2024 track “Fortunate.” The Chicago rapper was joined onstage by gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds and tweaked his lyrics to incorporate a message of support for Harris.
“I thank God for this moment in time where Kamala Harris will change the world for the better with love, hope, and grace,” Common said.
Doug Emhoff Introduces "Momala"
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Emhoff offered more personal stories about Harris, including details surrounding when they met and how she became "Momala" to his two children.
The second gentleman recalled getting Harris' phone number and calling her at 8:30 a.m. Emhoff said he left a voicemail that he instantly regretted, but Harris saved the message.
“She makes me listen to it on every anniversary,” he said.
When Harris called him back, Emhoff said the two talked and laughed for an hour.
“You know that laugh. I love that laugh,” he said.
Emhoff went on to describe his wife as "tough."
“Here’s the thing about joyful warriors: They’re still warriors. And Kamala is as tough as it comes,” he said.
GOP Speakers Show Up For Harris
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Several former Republicans also appeared at the DNC, urging independents and Trump critics to vote for Harris.
Mesa, Arizona Mayor John Giles, a self-declared lifelong Republican, delivered a speech at the convention, highlighting the results that the Biden-Harris administration has delivered for his conservative community.
“I have an urgent message for the majority of Americans who, like me, are in the political middle: John McCain’s Republican Party is gone, and we don’t owe a damn thing to what’s been left behind,” Giles said. “So let’s turn the page. Let’s put country first.”
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