Who Needs Beyoncé? Harris’ Speech Electrifies Democrats

The vice president defined herself as the daughter of immigrants who understands middle-class values. She also had another message: consider the alternative.

Manage newsletters View in browser Who Needs Beyoncé? Harris' Speech Electrifies Democrats By Mini Racker The vice president defined herself as the daughter of immigrants who understands middle-class values. She also had another message: consider the alternative. Why Did the Media Stay So Silent About Joe Biden's Health? By John Mulholland The Democrats have been hyper-energized by Kamala Harris taking over the nomination but reporters are asking why they missed the story of Biden's declining health for so long. Spurned RFK Jr. Tries to Spoil Harris' Moment by Pulling Out By Dan Ladden-Hall The Kennedy scion is formally withdrawing his candidacy in Arizona amid rumblings that he's about to endorse Trump. It could make a difference in the tightest states. The Truth is a Beast. Are you?  Get unlimited access to the Beast's fearless reporting.  Subscribe Advertisement Bitter Trump Posts Up a Storm as Harris Makes DNC Speech By Zachary Folk The former president went on an all-caps rant while the Democratic nominee gave her acceptance speech on Thursday. Kamala Harris Nailed the Greatest Speech of Her Life By David Rothkopf The effectiveness of her DNC speech lay not in its broad strokes but in its details and delivery—in the moments that best connected Harris, her convictions, and her audience. Advertisement Michelle Obama Hits Haters Like Coulter for Gus Walz Attacks It's not hard to deduce who the former first lady was talking about. All Those Republicans Were at the DNC for a Reason You may have seen a number of Republican speakers on the stage of the Democratic National Convention this week. The New Abnormal breaks down why. GOP Ex-Rep Excoriates His Party at DNC for Backing Trump Adam Kinzinger was one of a number of Republicans who have taken to the DNC stage to support Kamala Harris. Advertisement 1.  Fox News Absolutely Tanks in DNC Ratings Race  OUTFOXED The cable network is behind MSNBC and CNN by a fairly sizable chunk. 2.  News Chopper Catches Boy on Roof Playing Hooky on His iPad  IN PLAIN SIGHT A neighbor said the kid, who failed to show up at school, was glued to his tablet. 3.  Ex-Defense Sec Lashes Trump for Those 'Sucker' Comments  'FOOLISH AND DANGEROUS' Trump also "tells tyrants like Putin they can do whatever the hell they want," Leon Panetta said on stage at the DNC. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. Get the best Daily Beast reading experience, download the app! © 2024 The Daily Beast Company LLC I 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY, 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe.