THE SPECIAL GUEST WAS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES - 8.23.24 | Keith Olbermann

THE SPECIAL GUEST WAS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES - 8.23.24 | Keith Olbermann

SERIES 3 EPISODE 15: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN

A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: The special guest was the next President of the United States.

Kamala Harris nailed the speech. It could not have been better. Not a sour note, not a space for complaint, not an issue avoided.

Plus: Harris has cut Trump’s lead from nine points to five points… in TEXAS. Harris is now AHEAD in North Carolina by a point.

There is the RFK Junior thing coming today.

There is leaked audio of Trump pledging fealty to the families of the January 6th traitors and hosting an event for them two weeks from now, and more blatant Trump antisemitism hinting at a nightmare scenario in which he merges the streams: where the conspiracy theories about rigged elections and immigrant voting gets fully crossed with racism and anti-semitism (and the advanced kind, where there are “good” Trump-supporting Jewish people, and “bad” Trump-hating Jewish people.

There is also the increasing evidence that Trump is, at least accidentally, giving up on winning the election and instead trying to raise the temperature so much among his fascists that they can run a coup from behind in the legislatures and the House and try to force a Contingent Election. Again from Yale historian Timothy Snyder via The New York Times: “Trump is in the classic dictatorial position: He needs to die in bed holding all executive power to stay out of prison. This means that he will do whatever he can to gain power, and once in power will do all that he can to never let it go. This is a basic incentive structure which underlies everything else. It is entirely inconsistent with democracy.”

And time to make the donuts: JV Vance actually manages to fail at the simple buy-food photo-op.

B-Block (24:55) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Megyn Kelly’s stupidity mixes with her racism: she doesn’t realize HBCU’s exist because so many black students were excluded from other colleges. And Trumpsucker Mike Crispi and the one famous Cornell alumna whom the university does not recognize tie for pure inhumanity when it comes to Tim Walz’s son Gus.

C-Block (37:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: For everybody who’s ever asked “Olbermann? Did you hit your HEAD or something?” the answer is yes and the 45th anniversary is tomorrow. Don’t worry, I’ll be getting better any day now.

Original Air Date: August 23, 2024

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[crashburn]

This was the first time in my 55 years that I watched all 4 days of a DNC or RNC, because it was amazing. The Harris movement is going to crush the Trump cult.

[cubfanmike]

That's the difference between us. We saw Gus Walz' emotional display of love for his father and it touched our hearts; the fascists' hearts are only filled with envy and hate. 💙 Let's Win This One - VOTE! 💙

[brianlong]

POLLS DON'T MEAN SHIT. VOTE, and BRING FRIENDS TO VOTE WITH YOU

[trippeddownthestairs]

When Kamala Harris said "the privilege and pride of being an American", I teared up. That was such a powerful and moving line.

[bigyote]

After last night, Trump is roadkill; maybe RFK can leave him in Central Park.

[JKL...]

Bonespurs can and will do anything to avoid prison, no act is too vile for him to commit.

[scorpio-girl]

Kamala's speech gives
me Chills and so much Pride.
I've never been more proud to be a life-long Democrat and an American. 💙 Get put and Vote. BLUE --- ALL THE WAY.

[Xix]

For Harris, the cheers all blended into a gigantic joyful roar. For Orange, you can hear each individual limp clap.

[caroljo]

I watched the DNC all four nights. When they had the camera on Gus Walz, and he was crying, my first thoughts were, "That kid sure does love his dad!!! He's SO proud!!!" He has good reason to be proud! His dad is gonna be VPOTUS!!! Imagine being raised by Tim Walz! He would've been taught kindness, compassion, and real values. We've had enough of the lies, hatred, and fake Christianity. It's past time to go back to the joy and love Americans have for America. It's also past trump's jail time!!!

[michaelmeenan]

As a former Prosecutor, I can assure you that a strong segment of Kamala Harris' speech was delivered in summation mode... Begins with "Donald Trump is not a serious person..."

[patriciapetersen]

He is a frightening sicko we must turn out to vote like never before

[cynthiawerts]

President Harris speech tonight was strong and forceful.
💝💝💝💝💝💝

[carolscherich]

Keep it going, Keith!! We got this!!! Good show!!

[ckSport]

Country over Party! Curtis, 57, retired Navy, former Reagan republican and now NEVER TRUMPER. Harris for Democracy and decency.

[jennaolbermann]

I hope 🤞 Judge Marchan does sentence him in September. He needs to be stopped!!! I’m so incredibly tired of HIM!

[tadster]

She put the final nail in trump's coffin

[jrann]

Yes, the GOP can go lower. Please vote Blue.

[NGold-viwg]

It is Still very dark out!! The Best Time to listen to COUNTDOWN & Keith's Awesome Voice & Style!!! ❤❤❤ USA USA 🇺🇸

[grumpydave]

No alpha would ever mock the disabled.

[Soopernole]

JD Vance, making Ronda Santis look charismatic.