The “Electric” Echo: A Curious Case of Democratic Convention Commentary
At the recent Democratic National Convention, a peculiar consensus emerged among Democrats and mainstream media. The term “electric” was repeatedly used to describe the event, creating an eerie sense of synchronization. It’s almost as if there was a secret memo directing everyone to use this specific adjective. The conspicuous repetition of “electric” by various attendees and journalists raises eyebrows. Is this a calculated talking point?
NewsBusters drew attention to this trend, observing how the media’s endorsement of Kamala Harris soared on the first night of the DNC. Either someone from her campaign disseminated these talking points, or every major news outlet—CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, and NBC—miraculously rediscovered the word “electric” at the same time. Since becoming her party’s presumptive nominee, Harris has been basking in the glowing coverage typical for a Democratic candidate during an election year.
When Republicans scrutinized her left-leaning Senate record, the media swiftly defended her as a “moderate.” When a NYT/Siena poll showed Harris leading Trump in some swing states, newscasters dedicated an entire day celebrating her “momentum.” Now, as she accepts her party’s nomination at the DNC, there’s a strangely consistent claim across cable and broadcast networks that the convention’s energy is “electric.”
Here’s an amusing video that captures this phenomenon:
New talking points just dropped.
When's the last time you heard this many people call something "electric" in a 12-hour period? pic.twitter.com/GK05iiOLou— Bill D'Agostino (@Banned_Bill) August 20, 2024
This pattern echoes a previous instance where we saw the “joy” talking point being overused. The enthusiasm appears so staged and synthetic. Do they genuinely believe people won’t notice they’re all echoing the same words? It’s quite a spectacle, indeed.
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Source: Steadfast Nation
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