John Lewis: Dems Elected First President Of Color, Will “Shatter That Glass Ceiling Again”

John Lewis: Dems Elected First President Of Color, Will “Shatter That Glass Ceiling Again”

After a raucous and at times chaotic first night of the Democratic National Convention, the party got down to official business Tuesday afternoon with the roll call to pick the Democratic nominee for the White House. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) did the honors of nominating Bernie Sanders. Meanwhile, Sen. Barbara Mikulsi (D-MD), the longest serving woman in Congress, took the stage to put the former Secretary of State’s name forth.

Mikulski’s comments were everything you would have wanted from someone officially placing your hat in the ring. Strong, complimentary, personal — nothing wrong whatsoever. However, that was all overshadowed by a true American icon seconding the nomination.

Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) used his exemplary speaking skills and ability to move even the hardest of hearts to once again electrify an audience. Lewis noted the historical nature of Hillary potentially being the first woman president while contrasting it Democrats electing the first African-American POTUS.

“The Democratic Party nominated and elected the first person of color to serve in the White House. Not just for one term, but two terms! Tonight, tonight, on this night, we will shatter that glass ceiling again. We are the party of tomorrow, and we will build a true democracy in America.”

Below is video of the remarks, courtesy of CNN:

 

 

One thing that was noted by reporters on the floor is that the small but loud group of Bernie delegates who booed Hillary’s name throughout the night Monday stayed quiet during Lewis’ speech.

Media Matters‘ Oliver Willis had the appropriate reaction to Lewis speaking.

 

You and the rest of America, Oliver.

Justin Baragona

Justin Baragona is the founder/publisher of Contemptor and a contributor to The Daily Beast. He was previously the Cable News Correspondent for Mediaite and prior to starting Contemptor, he worked on the editorial staff of PoliticusUSA. During that time, he had his work quoted by USA Today and BBC News, among others. Justin began his published career as a political writer for 411Mania. He resides in St. Louis, MO with his wife and pets.

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