Republicans are flailing in response to fantastic DNC

Each night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago has featured incredible levels of energy, optimism, and hope. Heartwarming moments, soul-stirring music, and speech after speech have lifted delegates—and viewers—to the rafters. With one night to go, the 2024 DNC has been almost ludicrously successful with President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sending attendees home at the end of each evening on a wave that seems ready to sweep the nation.

So how has all of this played on the right?

That depends: Newsmax’s approach to handling the DNC appears to be don’t, though if you scroll long enough, you can find something. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz spent Wednesday evening nursing a sudden interest in the Shroud of Turin. Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk is at the DNC, and got demolished in 30 seconds by the Young Democrats of Georgia President Parker Short.

But there has been some coverage of the convention by the right. After all, what if a Republican viewer tuned in to the DNC and became corrupted by a glimpse of people cheering, waving, and maybe even dancing to someone who wasn’t Kid Rock? Someone had to jump in to save these people before they got too close to the happiness. 

Fox News is on it. So is Donald Trump.