Suddenly, I'm looking forward to our convention

[Proud Public Servant]

I have never really paid attention to conventions -- too much boring political kabuki (though I did tune in to the 2004 keynote, since it was given by a Senate candidate who some said seemed promising).

But this year, after that GOP debacle, our convention presents a huge opportunity. We can be everything Romney/Ryan hasn't been: enthusiastic, optimistic, honest, and specific (to say nothing of diverse). Plus, we won't be hiding our last president. The contrast could really be awesome. I can't wait!

[livetohike]

1. Yes, I hope it is a positive tone and not the hatefest the GOP put forth

I didn't watch a minute of their convention, just updates here on DU or on TV, but it looked awful. Not impressive at all.

Ours will be a good contrast and I have seen many (via TV) in my life .

[truebrit71]

2. I totally agree...they have a chance to really hit it out of the park...

....I cannot remember the republican party being in this much disarray, ever...

(Of course the "liberal media" will be more than eager to highlight any negatives they can find..)

[nolabear]

3. Yes, I want BOTH uplifting and facts. And scripts so tight the GOP can't cherry pick them.

It's clear that's their MO; take things out of context, twist them, and lie about what they now claim they say. They need to forget being defensive and take it to Romney as hard as they can. And there's a lot of material there.

If the DNC drops the ball on any of this they're fools. So far I have faith.

[CTyankee]

4. We can't HELP being better...

We Dems are brighter, better looking, more talented, smarter, better educated, kinder and more good hearted. Repukes are ugly, stupid, mean and mostly unhinged...