The “excitement” began right from the introduction of PBS’s coverage of Night Two of the Democratic National Convention from Chicago, which featured consecutive speeches by Michelle and Barack Obama.
Co-anchor Geoff Bennett set up this T-ball of a question: “And former president Barack Obama speaks to the city that helped launch his political career.”
Next, in a staged soundbite, someone off-screen (a PBS producer?) shouted to a row of seated delegates, “Who are you guys excited to see tonight?” They answered in unison, “Obama!”
Reflexively pro-Democrat reporter Laura Barron-Lopez quickly joined in the revelry, providing this vital investigative reporting from the convention floor, turning cackling Kamala into a charming campaign strength.
Laura Barron-Lopez: ….they’re really excited to hear from Michelle Obama and former president…
