Friday News: History Made in Philadelphia; Reaction to Clinton Speech Overwhelmingly Positive; Tim Kaine Takes Back Faith for Dems

by Lowell

Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Friday, July 29. Also check out the video of Hillary Clinton’s historic acceptance speech last night in Philadelphia.

• Clinton: ‘Progress is possible’ (“First woman nominated for president by a major U.S. party embraces historic role”)
• Clinton Declares Election a ‘Moment of Reckoning’ (“Nomination Claimed and a Barrier Falls”)
• Hillary Clinton’s best argument for herself, in one paragraph
• Hillary Clinton Makes History (“A short time ago, the idea that a woman would attain her party’s presidential nomination was beyond audacious; it no longer is.”)
• Clinton’s speech double downs on hope
• This election isn’t just Democrat vs. Republican. It’s normal vs. abnormal.
• Writing Her Own History
• Why we need a President Clinton (“A Trump White house would open doors to more of the world’s Putin-like authoritarians.”)
• For a change, it’s the Democrats channeling Reagan (“In a reversal, the Republicans push pessimism, while in Philadelphia it’s always sunny.”)
• The Democrats place a big bet on America’s virtues (“Where the Republicans used to extol U.S. values, it is now Democrats who look forward to morning in America.”)
• Our first black president plays up his Scots-Irish heritage — and it has everything to do with Trump
• ANALYSIS: Convention Spreads Bigger Tent for Democrats – as Hillary Clinton Pitches Reinvention
• Hillary Clinton promises steady hand in dangerous world (Which is exactly what we need.)
• Tim Kaine Takes Back Faith for the Democrats
• North Carolina GOP apologizes to Tim Kaine over tweet
• Paul Krugman: Who Loves America? (“So if it seems strange to you that these days Democrats are sounding patriotic while Republicans aren’t, you just weren’t paying attention. The people who now seem to love America always did; the people who suddenly no longer sound like patriots never were.”)
• You Go to War With the Hillary Clinton You Have (“She may not be an inspirational candidate, but her job now is to persuade voters that she’s the last best hope against Trump.”)
• Jane Austen and Facetime with Charlotte: Chelsea Clinton’s personal tales humanize her mother at DNC
• The next president will likely appoint 4 Supreme Court justices: Who do you want picking them?
• Civil rights advocate Rev. Dr. William Barber: Faith shouldn’t be used “to serve hate, fear, racism, and greed”
• Hillary Is The First Female Presidential Nominee And The Most Qualified Ever. It’s Not A Coincidence.
• Donald Trump Jr. Just Accused Obama Of Plagiarizing Him And It’s Hilarious (“So to recap, Trump Jr. accused President Obama of plagiarism for using a line Obama’s used numerous times before — a line President George W. Bush also used. Given those facts, Trump Jr. shouldn’t be surprised that the outrage he’s seeking hasn’t materialized.” Imbecile.)
• Father Of Fallen Muslim Soldier Teaches Trump A Lesson In True Patriotism (Trump isn’t a patriot, he’s a narcissist.)
• CNN Highlights Conservatives Praising Hillary Clinton’s Acceptance Speeech, Democratic National Convention (“Jake Tapper: ‘I’m Stunned’ By Positive Reactions To DNC Speeches From Prominent Conservatives”)
• Two Fox Anchors Admit Hillary Clinton Was Unfairly Attacked For Being Honest About Coal Miners
• Terry McAuliffe tells Florida Dems he’ll sign over 200,000 forms individually to restore ex-felons right to vote
• Linwood Holton describes how daughter ‘lassoed’ Tim Kaine
• Clinton’s nomination is ‘monumental,’ Virginia delegates say
• Virginia might allow big trucks in I-66 HOT lanes outside the Beltway (“A private operator would have the option of collecting higher tolls from tractor-trailers.”)
• How Virginia plans to make I-66 tolls easier to bear (“Virginia transportation officials have approved 10 programs to ease traffic inside the Beltway.”)
• Historic Moment as Hillary Becomes First Woman Presidential Candidate (Nice to see this on a conservative blog. Very classy piece by Lynn R. Mitchell – nice job!)
• Schapiro: Get used to the slash and burn version of Tim Kaine
• In Tim Kaine’s convention speech, attack mode overshadowed trademark warmth, some Virginia analysts say
• Richmonders react to Clinton’s historic nomination: ‘She clearly is qualified. And it ain’t bad that she’s a woman’
• As the presidential campaign shifts into a higher gear, Virginia will be a target
• Temperatures return to near normal, rain chances through the weekend (“The heat dome is getting replaced with an unsettled pattern. At least clouds and rain help keep temperatures down!”)