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An Unconventional Convention
Stephen Colbert went live after the first night of the Democratic National Convention, celebrating what he hopes will be the beginning of the end for the current administration as the party prepares to nominate Joe Biden for president.
“Folks, for four years we’ve looked on in horror as Donald Trump tore down every norm in American life, from the Constitution to English syntax to the definition of food pyramid,” Colbert said.
The Democrats’ first virtual convention began with a range of speakers, including John Kasich, the former Republican governor of Ohio, and Senator Bernie Sanders, the progressive runner-up in the Democratic presidential primary, united behind Biden and his running mate, Senator Kamala Harris of California.
“I have to say, watching the first night of the convention was very inspiring. It gave me hope because it brought me back to where I was four years ago: in a room with other people.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“They had a montage of the other Democratic presidential nominees voicing their strong support of Joe Biden. I assume Marianne Williamson wasn’t included because she was busy teaching a forest gnome how to use a crystal to talk to a wish.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“That’s right. For the first time ever, the conventions are going virtual, which means no crowds, no dancing, no balloon drops, and definitely no Bill Clinton kissing booth.” — TREVOR NOAH
“Yeah, it was the first night of the virtual Democratic National Convention, because nothing quite fires up Americans like long speeches over Zoom.” — JIMMY FALLON
“[T]onight’s lineup … was meant to showcase the broad appeal of Joe Biden across the political spectrum. Joe Biden is basically the Cheerios of presidential candidates — he’s not the most exciting option, but deep down, you know he’s good for you.” — TREVOR NOAH
“[Kasich] was there to underline the theme of this convention: ‘Uniting America.’ Slightly more inspiring than the Republican convention theme, ‘Gas protesters and throw mailboxes into the sea.’” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“For the first night of the Democratic convention, there was wall-to-wall coverage on CNN and MSNBC. Meanwhile, on Fox News there was a three-hour special called ‘Kamala Harris: Where Do You Think She Was Born?’”— JIMMY FALLON
The Punchiest Punchlines (Michelle Obama Edition)
“Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke tonight at the Democratic National Convention. You put her on the first night? That’s like starting Coachella with Beyoncé. You want people to stick around for the rest, right?” — SETH MEYERS
“If you missed Michelle Obama’s speech, don’t worry, Melania will deliver the same speech at next week’s Republican convention.” — JIMMY FALLON
“Wow, four years of Trump has really lowered the bar for president. [imitating Michelle Obama] ‘I support Joe Biden. He believes the Earth orbits the sun and he won’t stab you.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“Now somebody must have gone pretty low somewhere, because just seeing her makes me feel high.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
The Bits Worth Watching
Jimmy Fallon addressed the issue of classic films that don’t age well.
What We’re Excited About on Tuesday Night
Kerry Washington will guest-host “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Tuesday, then host the Democratic National Convention the following night.
Also, Check This Out
President Trump’s use of the word “angry” to describe Senator Kamala Harris plays off a racist stereotype against Black women with a history that goes back decades.
