Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama electrified the convention crowd last night, delivering powerful endorsements for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign while launching pointed critiques at former President Donald Trump. The event showcased the Obamas' ability to galvanize support, with Barack Obama declaring the Harris-Walls ticket as \"the only choice\" for voters.

In a series of impassioned speeches, the Obamas emphasized a message of hope and resilience, drawing parallels between Harris's campaign and Obama's own rise to prominence 16 years ago. Barack Obama expressed optimism about the convention's atmosphere, stating, \"I am feeling hopeful because this convention has always been pretty good to kids with funny names who believe in a country where anything is possible.\"

The former president did not shy away from confronting Trump, highlighting the former president's privileged background and criticizing his ongoing promotion of divisive rhetoric. \"Most of us will never benefit from the affirmative action of generational wealth,\" Obama remarked, referencing Trump's wealth and status. Michelle Obama echoed these sentiments, directly addressing Trump's past comments about immigrants and asserting, \"Who's gonna tell him that the job he's currently seeking might just be one of those black jobs?\"

While Vice President Harris was not present at the convention, she was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for president during a symbolic roll call, where delegates proudly cast their votes in her favor. The event also featured a personal touch from Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, who shared a light-hearted anecdote about his wife, Kamala Harris, further humanizing the candidate.

The convention also saw a surprising presence of Republicans disillusioned with Trump, including Mesa, Arizona, Mayor John Giles, who stated, \"John McCain's Republican Party is gone, and we don't owe a d*** thing to what's been left behind.\" Former Trump press secretary Stephanie Grisham also voiced her discontent with Trump, revealing his dismissive attitude towards his supporters.

As the convention continues, the Obamas' speeches have set a tone of unity and determination among Democrats, framing the upcoming election as a pivotal moment for the nation.