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How Democrats are using music to reclaim ‘Republican values’ of freedom, patriotism and leadership
The Conversation ^ | 8/29/24 | David Collinson

Posted on 02/06/2025 11:19:10 AM PST by DallasBiff

Momentum in the 2024 US presidential campaign has fundamentally shifted in recent weeks, and music has played its part in this remarkable transformation. The Harris-Walz campaign is using particular kinds of music to help communicate its optimistic message of hope, inclusion and a brighter future for America.

At The Democratic National Convention (DNC), Kamala Harris stepped onto the podium to deliver her nomination acceptance speech accompanied by her campaign soundtrack, the Beyoncé anthem “Freedom”. Tim Walz walked on stage to the sound of John Mellencamp’s “Small Town” (he grew up in a Nebraska town of 400 people). He walked off to Neil Young’s “Keep on Rockin’ in The Free World”.

In addition to performances from stars like Stevie Wonder, John Legend and Pink, the DNC turned the delegate roll call into a dance party with DJ Cassidy blasting out state-themed songs and rapper Lil Jon singing live at the convention. Normally a rather staid process, this roll-call managed to become one of the most exciting moments of the convention.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; History; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: davidcollinson; harris; usaid
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I know from some 6 months ago, but they were so giddy back then.

What are the songs democrats listening to now?

Mods pull if inappropriate.

1 posted on 02/06/2025 11:19:10 AM PST by DallasBiff
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To: DallasBiff

They can get as creative as they want but, as much as they want to, they’ll never stumble on an equal to YMCA.


2 posted on 02/06/2025 11:22:10 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (It's hard not to celebrate the fall of bad people. - Bongino and)
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To: DallasBiff

You can’t reclaim anything when you never had. You also cannot claim these things when your whole political agenda is “America sucks, the Government has to force everyone to change to what we feel will make it unsucky”


3 posted on 02/06/2025 11:23:26 AM PST by MNJohnnie (Don't blame me, my congressman is MTG!)
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To: DallasBiff

Mellonhead’s “Small Town” isn’t half the song Jason Aldean’s “Not in A Small Town” is. And Beyonce isn’t a cowgirl.


4 posted on 02/06/2025 11:23:37 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Don't forget to celebrate "A Day Without Guac and Panther Pee" today! )
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To: DallasBiff

if the music is the most exciting moment

you are in trouble


5 posted on 02/06/2025 11:23:58 AM PST by joshua c
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To: DallasBiff
Democrat Dance
6 posted on 02/06/2025 11:24:15 AM PST by BigEdLB (Adults are in charge )
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To: DallasBiff

DOGE shows USAID paid celebs tens of millions of dollars to spread their propaganda.

I think the music has stopped and it’s not turning back on for them any time soon.


7 posted on 02/06/2025 11:24:46 AM PST by MNDude
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To: DallasBiff

What are the songs democrats listening to now?


Creep (Radiohead)...”I’m a creep, I’m a weirdo. What the hell am I doin’ here?”


8 posted on 02/06/2025 11:25:28 AM PST by Magic Fingers (Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)
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To: DallasBiff

Goth


9 posted on 02/06/2025 11:26:45 AM PST by Salamander (Please visit my profile page to help me go home again. https://www.givesendgo.com/GCRRD)
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To: BigEdLB

Sorry,

But.. Neil’s “Rockin in the Free World”.. Is NOT a song ANY politician should be using.

It is in no way a pro America song.


10 posted on 02/06/2025 11:27:01 AM PST by uranium penguin
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To: BigEdLB

That was an awesome post!

Made me chuckle aloud!


11 posted on 02/06/2025 11:27:14 AM PST by rlmorel ("A people that elect corrupt politicians are not victims...but accomplices." George Orwell)
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To: uranium penguin
Neil’s “Rockin in the Free World”.

What does that have to do with, "Chicken Dance"?
12 posted on 02/06/2025 11:30:43 AM PST by BigEdLB (Adults are in charge )
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To: rlmorel

Lets see Hakeem and Chucky Dance!!!!


13 posted on 02/06/2025 11:31:11 AM PST by BigEdLB (Adults are in charge )
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Exactly.


14 posted on 02/06/2025 11:34:17 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: uranium penguin

At all.


15 posted on 02/06/2025 11:34:32 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: Magic Fingers

The song “creep” has far too much self-awareness for Democrats.

Part of being a leftist is the inability to self-examine for faults; everything must be someone else’s fault, preferably a white heterosexual guy, best if he is an observant Jew, but Christian of any kind works 99% as well.


16 posted on 02/06/2025 11:42:05 AM PST by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: DallasBiff
There's only ONE possibly appropriate song for Democrats.
17 posted on 02/06/2025 11:42:55 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (They were the FA-est of times, they were the FO-est of times.)
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To: Magic Fingers

Or Beck “I’m a loser baby, so why don’t you kill me”?


18 posted on 02/06/2025 11:43:06 AM PST by Fledermaus (GOP RINOs - Get on Board or Get Out!)
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To: DallasBiff

Whatever the plan is it won’t work and the next anvil will fall on Wylie E Democrat. Beep beep!


19 posted on 02/06/2025 11:47:42 AM PST by jmaroneps37 (Freedom is never free. It must be won rewon and jealously guarded.)
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To: DallasBiff

Well, as long as they pander to feelings, they’ll continue to lose.

It goes to show how out of touch they are with reality.


20 posted on 02/06/2025 12:01:31 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus)
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