Staff Reports
President Joe Biden’s team is busy brainstorming ways to keep the peace at the upcoming convention – those Democrats can get rowdy when they’re not happy! Some of Biden’s advisors are thinking about mixing things up by having a bit of an in-person shindig combined with some virtual pizzazz. They want to make sure the prez can still give his speech without any interruptions from protesters who aren’t thrilled about his handling of the Israel-Hamas situation.
Report: Biden Campaign Floats Virtual Convention to Avoid Pro-Palestinian Protests. 👇👇 It avoids recording real crowds too. https://t.co/UzedNyoSky
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These advisors remember the chaos of the 1968 convention and are determined not to let history repeat itself, especially with today’s social media frenzy. They’re eyeing a combo of live and pre-recorded segments in front of the cameras to keep things smooth sailing. The idea is to rake in those viewers while keeping any potential troublemakers at bay – nobody wants a repeat of the last Zoom debacle where chaos reigned.
It seems Team Biden is trying to outsmart the protesters who’ve been crashing their parties. Even at a fancy fundraiser with some big Democratic names, like Obama and Clinton, there were some unwanted guests causing a ruckus. Holding up signs and yelling about war pigs and blood on hands can really put a damper on a soiree – just ask Obama, who had to shut down those noisy naysayers.
The talk of going virtual also comes as some Democrats are casting protest votes, showing their discontent with Biden’s leadership. And let’s not forget those anti-Israel groups causing a stir on college campuses – these are all headaches that the Biden camp is hoping to avoid during the convention. It’s all about keeping the peace, making sure the prez looks good on camera, and keeping those rowdy rebels in check. Let’s see if their plan pays off or if the Democrats’ drama just can’t be contained!
