It’s the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, but everyone is still talking about the speakers from Wednesday night.
- President Obama, VP Joe Biden and Tim Kaine spoke on Clinton's behalf
- Many took to social media to praise the speeches, while others criticized
- Today is the final day of the DNC
President Barack Obama, a keynote speaker, was making his case for Hillary Clinton during his speech.
“For four years, I had a front-row seat to her intelligence, her judgment and her discipline. I came to realize that her unbelievable work ethic wasn’t for praise, it wasn’t for attention. That she was in this for everyone who needs a champion,” he told the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center.
Obama then began trending on Twitter and Google, as a top search. Many pointed out the greater significance of his speech not only to back Clinton, but to also solidify his own legacy as Commander in Chief.
Many responses online are positive, with one Washington Post journalist writing that the president’s speech “may turn out to be the best speech of the convention,” as he cheered for Clinton and also, in tandem, “defined the stakes in this election.”
Other positive reactions flooded Twitter:
Words cannot describe how much I'm going to miss him. He has so much class and dignity under pressure and often outright racism. #POTUS
— Brittany (@britlovesmusic) July 28, 2016
People will study that #POTUS speech 100 years from now.
— Alex (@HalfwayCanadian) July 28, 2016
That's my man! Your truth, dignity and grace reminds us what real leadership looks like. I am always proud of our @POTUS. -mo
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) July 28, 2016
But, the president wasn’t the only big name making the case for Clinton. Tim Kaine, Clinton's vice presidential pick, and Vice President Joe Biden also took to the convention stage.
“We lead not only by the example of our power, but by the power of our example,” said Biden. “That is the history of the journey of America. And God willing, God willing, Hillary Clinton will write the next chapter in that journey.”
The Wall Street Journal wrote about Biden’s “knockout convention speech,” noting that the vice president spoke optimistically when talking about the country.
But, not everyone was impressed by what they saw and heard on the penultimate night of the DNC in Philadelphia. Conservative analysts skewered the high-profile speeches online.
Now @TimKaine is making totally BASELESS claims abt how much taxes Trump pays. Didn't Biden claim Romney "had something to hide"?
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) July 28, 2016
As long as facts and reality mean nothing to you, Mr. Obama's speech was very impressive. #DemsInPhilly #TrumpPence16
— David Wohl (@DavidWohl) July 28, 2016
Dr. Jill Stein, who has been running as a presidential candidate for the Green Party, also reacted to the president's speech.
I have to agree with President Obama on this. To the millions of Americans disenfranchised by the rigged primaries: don't boo, vote!
— Dr. Jill Stein (@DrJillStein) July 28, 2016
While Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson did not say anything directly about the president's speech, but he did send out a tweet.
There is an alternative.#DemsInPhilly #DemExit #TeamGov #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/kTWX6dFbi3
— Gov. Gary Johnson (@GovGaryJohnson) July 28, 2016
With the final night drawing near, all eyes will be on Clinton as she formally accepts her party’s nomination for president of the United States. As one Washington Post writer pointed out, with stellar speeches leading up to Thursday night, Clinton needs to wow the crowd.
After Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Barack Obama's speeches, the bar is extraordinarily high for Hillary Clinton tomorrow.
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) July 28, 2016