TUTVatDNC – Temple Update

Strong Showing for Clinton at North Philadelphia Rally

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 03:18:00 +0000

Fans waited outside McGonigle Hall today with excitement, waiting for their chance to see history. “She broke the ceiling…there is no limit to what they can achieve as women in the United States,” said Scott Judd of Middletown Delaware. He stood out in the line with his daughters, waiting to enter the rally. She is incredible said Sabbia Gale-Donnelly of Westchester, New York. She’s just a…

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Republicans: DNC Highlights Our City

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:45:51 +0000

It’s hard to be a Republican leader in Philadelphia, a city where they are outnumbered by Democrats seven to one. That’s why their job is never done, according to Republican Ward Leader Linwood Holland. “It’s a lot of work to really get our views and ideologies out to people,” he said. “We’re on the ground year round.” Holland says he knows that it’s hard to get people to completely move to the…

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DNC Spotlight: Social Media’s Impact in Politics, 2016 Election

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:15:15 +0000

Many believe this election will make history, but there may be a new kind of history playing out right in the palm of your hand. Social media has become an even a bigger player in this year’s election; and its new wave of influence may be quickly surpassing traditional media. Lance Holbert, professor and chair of the Department of Strategic Communication at Temple’s School of Media and…

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Cathy Gandolfo: Temple Alum Reflects on Convention Experiences

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:27:18 +0000

Cathy Gandolfo, a former Temple student and veteran 6 ABC Action news reporter, has covered four national conventions during her career. Gandolfo’s convention experiences include the DNC of 1984, the RNC of 1988, and the RNC of 1992. The DNC of 1984 was her favorite convention to cover greatly because of the history she witnessed fist hand. The presumptive democratic nominee Walter Mondale chose…

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With Protests Looming, Philadelphia Prepares for 2016 DNC

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:20:11 +0000

With great political significance also comes great opposition. While Philadelphia will be on the world stage as it prepares to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention, it will also have to prepare for the people who will take advantage of that moment. Thousands of protestors, speaking out against the establishment or any number of issues, are expected to flood into the city as the…

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R.E.A.L. Justice Activists March on Broad

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:41:17 +0000

“We are the people! We are the people!” Chants like these carried down Broad Street as protestors marched almost three miles towards City Hall Tuesday afternoon. The march, helmed by the Philly Coalition for R.E.A.L. Justice, divided protestors by race to make a specific point. White people were sent to the back, while black protestors marched at the front, saying it’s time to fight their own…

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Clinton Elected Nominee at DNC

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 02:34:35 +0000

Tonight was the night a woman was officially named the presidential nominee of a major party. For delegates like Maya Rockeymoore, tonight is the moment she has been waiting for. History is being made again in Philadelphia, and Rockeymoore is just one of thousands who will stand witness. “She will have broken the glass ceiling and it’s amazing,” she said of the upcoming delegate vote.

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Giffords Fuels Gun Control Rally on Parkway

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 23:54:48 +0000

Former Congress woman Gabby Giffords led a chant of “fight” at a rally organized by vocal majority. Giffords, who was seriously wounded by a gunman while she was greeting constituents 5 years ago, was joined by Congressmen John Lewis, and mothers and fathers who lost their children to gun violence. Giffords and Lewis called on both parties to take action. “Stopping gun violence takes courage…

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Media Set for Four Day Convention

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:35:46 +0000

Television stations, print outlets, and radio stations have been getting ready for hours. They come from all over the nation. Including Rick Johnson from KFI Radio in Los Angeles. When asked about what he is doing to prepare for the day, he said “It’s more of what aren’t we doing to prepare. You really have to expect the unexpected.” Rick Jerrick, Co-Host of Good Day Philadelphia…

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Volunteers Make DNC Daily Operations Successful

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:32:54 +0000

Pop stars like Demi Lovato brush up on their performance, and officials ready the gavel. It’s television stars and politicians on stage that may be in the spotlight. But it takes the people you’ll find hurrying around the hallways and parking lots to make the convention shine. Diamond Scott, a Cedar Crest College student, is a volunteer at the convention. “We get to help out on the floor…

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