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Democratic Logo. A scalable vector graphic version of the old democratic logo. August 12, 2017. Author Steven Braeger. .. This file is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.
Peter Laffin is a staff writer for the National Catholic Register and a contributor at the Washington Examiner. His work has appeared in The Catholic Herald, The Catholic Thing, and RealClearPolitics
In one sense, viewers of (this) week’s Democratic National Convention know exactly what to expect. Modern-day nominating conventions are essentially long television commercials. They aren’t meant to make you think hard — did anybody catch Hulk Hogan’s shirt-ripping routine at the Republican National Convention last month? They are meant to project unity and enthusiasm for the candidate while casting the widest possible net for electoral gain.