CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe reports from RNC floor
Title: Energy Lacking at Republican Convention as Lawmakers Doze Off and Biden Campaign Takes Aim
The Republican National Convention kicked off with a bang, but as the night wore on, it became clear that the energy was lacking. Despite the enthusiastic speeches and patriotic music, several lawmakers were caught dozing off, and others slipped out early. The Biden campaign seized on the opportunity to take a jab at the Republicans, claiming that no political party has spoken less about their B news platform than the Republicans did tonight.
As the convention began, there was a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. However, as the speeches continued, it became apparent that the crowd was struggling to stay engaged. At one point, a group of lawmakers were seen nodding off, their heads bobbing up and down as they tried to fight off the yawns. Others slipped out of the auditorium, no doubt eager to escape the monotony of the speeches.
Meanwhile, the Biden campaign was quick to pounce on the opportunity to take a dig at the Republicans. In a statement, they claimed that the Republicans had spoken less about their B news platform than any other political party in convention history. This was seen as a thinly veiled attempt to criticize the Republicans for their lack of substance and failure to address the issues that matter most to Americans.
As the night wore on, the energy continued to flag. The speeches became more and more monotonous, and the crowd began to lose interest. It was clear that the Republicans were struggling to generate the same level of enthusiasm and excitement that had been seen at previous conventions.
Despite the lack of energy, the Republicans remained defiant, insisting that their message of unity and patriotism would resonate with voters. However, it remains to be seen whether this message will be enough to carry them to victory in the upcoming election.
In the end, the Republican National Convention was a mixed bag. While there were some memorable moments and inspiring speeches, the energy was lacking, and the crowd struggled to stay engaged. The Biden campaign’s jabs at the Republicans will undoubtedly be used to try and discredit them in the eyes of voters, and it remains to be seen how the Republicans will respond to these criticisms.
