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(CNN) —
Over four flag-waving days in Philadelphia, Democrats stole the Republicans’ mojo.
That’s how many conservatives felt, at least, watching their opponent’s pageant this week in Philadelphia. And it may be enough to sway some of them to cross the aisle on Election Day.
“How can it be that I am standing at my kitchen counter sobbing because of the messages being driven at the DNC?” Republican strategist Rich Galen asked on Twitter. “Where has the GOP gone?”
As Democratic delegates chanted “USA! USA!” and military leaders celebrated America’s power, speaker after speaker at the Democratic National Convention struck themes that have long been hallmarks of Republican rhetoric: tributes to service, sacrifice, American leadership and, above all, a repeated reaffirmation of American exceptionalism.
“We have the most powerful military. The most innovative entrepreneurs. The most enduring values – freedom and equality, justice and opportunity,” Hillary Clinton said as she accepted her party’s nomination on Thursday night, “We should be so proud that these words are associated with us. That when people hear them, they hear America.”
Throughout the convention, Democratic speakers struck optimistic notes, emphasized patriotism and a muscular American presence in the world, messages that happen to have strong appeal for disaffected Republicans and independents.
And the performance drew praise from many Republicans who object to GOP nominee Donald Trump – particularly those who concentrate on foreign policy and national security, many of whom have been harshly critical of Trump’s positions on Russia, NATO, Asia and nuclear weapons, among other issues.
“The Democratic convention was a convention of patriotism this year,” wrote Erick Erickson, a conservative radio host and blogger. “Democrats were for you. If you want to be free, the GOP was doom and gloom.”
The praise echoed many of the reactions that followed President Barack Obama’s speech Wednesday night, when conservatives took to Twitter to praise its optimism and bemoan the fact that a Republican wasn’t making it.
John Podhoretz, a former speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan, tweeted that Obama’s address “could have been a Reagan speech. Trust me. I know.”
Caroline McCain, granddaughter of Arizona Republican John McCain, announced in an essay that despite a deep bond to the Republican Party, she would be voting for Clinton, in part because of what she heard and saw at the Democratic convention.
“On the penultimate night of the Democratic National Convention, the Democrats made a calculated play for disaffected Republican voters,” McCain wrote on the Medium.com website. “I don’t think it was hard to miss, but maybe that’s because it felt like they were speaking to me.”
However, Trump and those Republicans who support him found plenty to criticize in Clinton’s take on national security. Her record as secretary of state – particularly her role in the US intervention in Libya, the Benghazi terror attacks, her role in the Iran nuclear deal and her overtures to China – were central lines of attack throughout the GOP’s own convention last week, including in speeches by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
And immediately after Clinton’s speech Thursday, the Republican nominee slammed her for not using the term Islamic terrorism. In an apparent attempt to reclaim the national security narrative, Trump tweeted that the Democrat’s “refusal to mention Radical Islam” was yet “more proof that she is unfit to lead the country.”
He also criticized the Democratic convention as a whole for not addressing terrorism during the opening nights of the convention, noting that the word “ISIS” wasn’t mentioned on the first day.
Yet on Wednesday and Thursday, the issue of fighting terrorism and American leadership in the world became increasingly prominent themes.
In part, the convention’s tone reflected Clinton, who throughout her career has emphasized the unique role the US plays globally and taken a more hawkish stance on national security issues than many in her party.
And to some degree, it also reflected the ways in which Obama – though harshly criticized by those on the right for what they see as weakness in much of his foreign policy – has chosen to use force.
Obama has aggressively expanded his Republican predecessor’s use of drone warfare and backed controversial surveillance measures against America’s enemies. Most memorably, the daring raid that killed Osama bin Laden in one bullet buried the decades-old perception that a Democrat wasn’t tough enough to deal with a threatening world.
The themes of military strength and patriotism permeated the convention, but were most obvious when Gen. John Allen took the stage. In a speech punctuated by chants of “USA! USA!,” the former commander of US forces in Afghanistan stressed American military power and issued a battle cry against ISIS, declaring that the terror group will be beaten and the homeland will be protected.
Noah Rothman, a conservative writer at Commentary magazine, tweeted that “for Bush-era GOPers, a convention of Dems cheering ‘USA’ as military brass pledge to defeat ‘evil’ is disorienting.”
Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele tweeted that he was “enjoying this Republican Convention with a 4 Star General commanding the stage and chants of “USA, USA.”
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Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, takes the stage before giving a speech Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
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Clinton walks on stage with her running mate, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.
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During her speech, Clinton ripped into Republican nominee Donald Trump for his convention pitch "I alone can fix it." She said: "He's forgetting every last one of us. Americans don't say: 'I alone can fix it.' We say: 'We'll fix it together.' "
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Clinton acknowledges the crowd before her speech.
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Clinton is the first woman in U.S. history to lead the presidential ticket of a major political party. "It's true," she said in her speech, "I sweat the details of policy -- whether we're talking about the exact level of lead in the drinking water in Flint, Michigan; the number of mental health facilities in Iowa; or the cost of your prescription drugs. ... Because it's not just a detail if it's your kid, if it's your family. It's a big deal. And it should be a big deal to your President."
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Clinton gives a thumbs-up to the crowd.
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Clinton embraces her daughter before speaking.
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Bill Clinton becomes emotional Thursday as he listens to Chelsea introduce her mother.
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Chelsea Clinton said her mother is a "listener and a doer, a woman driven by compassion, by faith, by kindness, a fierce sense of justice, and a heart full of love."
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Singer Katy Perry performs "Rise" on Thursday.
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Khizr Khan holds his personal copy of the U.S. Constitution as he speaks Thursday. His son, Humayun S. M. Khan, was one of the 14 American Muslims who have died serving their country since 9/11. In his remarks, Khan criticized the Republican nominee: "If it was up to Donald Trump, (my son) never would have been in America. ... Donald Trump, you are asking Americans to trust you with our future. Let me ask you: Have you even read the U.S. Constitution? I will gladly lend you my copy."
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Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks at the convention on Thursday.
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks to the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center.
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Delegates cheer on Thursday.
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LGBT rights activist Sarah McBride takes the stage.
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Delegates hold up signs in support of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
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Clinton and U.S. President Barack Obama wave to the crowd Wednesday after Obama gave a speech.
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Obama and Clinton hug after Obama's speech.
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Obama and Clinton acknowledge the crowd.
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Clinton points to Obama as she walks on stage after his speech.
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Delegates stand as Obama speaks.
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"This year, in this election, I'm asking you to join me -- to reject cynicism, reject fear, to summon what's best in us; to elect Hillary Clinton as the next President of the United States, and show the world we still believe in the promise of this great nation," Obama said.
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Obama told the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center that he is "more optimistic about the future of America than ever before." He contrasted it with the "pessimistic vision" of America he heard during the Republican convention last week. "There were no serious solutions to pressing problems -- just the fanning of resentment, and blame, and anger, and hate," he said.
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Obama said Clinton is more ready than he was to become President. "For four years, I had a front-row seat to her intelligence, her judgment and her discipline," Obama said, referring to her stint as secretary of state.
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The crowd welcomes Obama.
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Clinton's running mate, Tim Kaine, waves to the crowd along with his wife, Anne Holton, after giving a speech on Wednesday.
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During his speech, Kaine said: "Hillary Clinton and I are compañeros del alma. We share this belief: Do all the good you can. And serve one another. Pretty simple. That's what I'm about. That's what you're about. That's what Bernie Sanders is about. That's what Joe Biden is about. That's what Barack and Michelle Obama are about. And that's what Hillary Clinton is about."
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Delegates hold posters during Kaine's speech.
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Kaine comes out to the stage on Wednesday.
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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, right, cheers during the speech of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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"I understand the appeal of a businessman President. But Trump's business plan is a disaster in the making," said Bloomberg, an independent. He said the Republican nominee is a "risky, reckless, and radical choice."
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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden also went after Trump, saying "this guy doesn't have a clue about the middle class -- not a clue. Actually, he has no clue, period."
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Biden walks to the podium before delivering his speech.
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A delegate wears a Bernie Sanders mask on Wednesday. Sanders finished second to Clinton in the presidential primaries.
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Broadway performers sing "What the World Needs Now Is Love" on Wednesday.
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Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords waves to the audience before speaking on Wednesday.
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People hold up prints that pay respect to those who were killed in the Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting of June 2015. Two survivors of the shooting were speaking to the crowd.
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A delegate wears stickers in support of Clinton.
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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is escorted to the podium by his wife, Landra, on Wednesday.
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Clinton appears live on a video screen Tuesday night. Just a few hours earlier, she officially became the party's presidential nominee. She is the first woman to lead a major party's presidential ticket. "I can't believe we just put the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet," she told the crowd.
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Actress Meryl Streep addresses the crowd before Clinton's video message. Streep said Clinton will be the first female President of the United States, "but she won't be the last."
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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton waves to the crowd before giving a speech on Tuesday.
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The former President told the crowd about how he met his wife for the first time. He also called her "the best damn change-maker I've ever met in my entire life."
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Bill Clinton arrives on stage to give his speech. In his speech, he portrayed his wife as a woman who tirelessly ran a family and a career. "She always wants to move the ball forward," he said. "That is just who she is."
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Former U.S. secretary of state Madeleine Albright waves to the crowd after speaking on Tuesday.
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Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean re-enacts his infamous "Dean Scream" during his speech.
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Actresses America Ferrera, right, and Lena Dunham walk on stage to deliver remarks.
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Florida delegate Bernard Jennings holds a cardboard cutout of Hillary Clinton over the face of his young son Ethan on Tuesday.
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"Mothers of the Movement" -- mothers whose unarmed children have been killed by law enforcement or due to gun violence -- take the stage Tuesday.
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Actress Elizabeth Banks walks onto the stage Tuesday.
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd after the Vermont delegation cast its roll-call votes Tuesday.
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Sanders smiles while attending roll call. He moved to name Clinton the official nominee.
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The crowd cheers after Clinton was formally nominated.
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Delegates hold up signs referring to Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the running mate of Republican nominee Donald Trump.
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Sanders delivers the headline speech on Monday. "I understand that many people here in this convention hall and around the country are disappointed about the final results of the nominating process," Sanders said. "I think it's fair to say that no one is more disappointed than I am. But to all of our supporters -- here and around the country -- I hope you take enormous pride in the historical accomplishments we have achieved."
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Sanders spoke out against Republican nominee Donald Trump and said Clinton must become President. "If you don't believe this election is important, if you think you can sit it out, take a moment to think about the Supreme Court justices that Donald Trump would nominate and what that would mean to civil liberties, equal rights and the future of our country," Sanders said.
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U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks to the crowd in Philadelphia. "We are not going to be Donald Trump's hate-filled America," she said. "Not now. Not ever."
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First lady Michelle Obama gives a speech. "This election -- every election -- is about who will have the power to shape our children for the next four or eight years of our lives," she said. "And I am here tonight because in this election, there is only one person who I trust with that responsibility -- only one person who I believe is truly qualified to be President of the United States. And that is our friend, Hillary Clinton."
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Obama waves to the crowd.
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In his speech Monday, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker included a message about togetherness. "Patriotism is love of country. But you can't love your country without loving your countrymen and countrywomen," he said.
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Singer Paul Simon performs "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
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Delegates hold up signs Monday.
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U.S. Sen. Al Franken appears on stage with comedian Sarah Silverman. Franken, of course, has a comedic background as well, having once starred on "Saturday Night Live."
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Anastasia Somoza, an advocate for people with disabilities, comes out to speak.
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Former pro basketball players Jason Collins, left, and Jarron Collins wave to the crowd. Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, said he told the Clintons about his sexual orientation before coming out publicly.
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A delegate wears a pin showing her support of Clinton.
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Delegates hold signs reading "Love trumps hate" on Monday.
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A delegate supports Sanders at the convention.
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Tape on a delegate's mouth makes a statement Monday about the Democratic National Committee. Recently leaked committee emails appeared to show favoritism toward Clinton in the primary race, and many Sanders supporters entered the convention upset. The controversy has caused Debbie Wasserman Schultz to step down as the committee's chairwoman at the end of the convention.
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Members of the media stand during the event.
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The reaction, though, also reflected the split that exists within the Democratic Party over the military and use of force.
The chants of “USA” during Allen’s speech started in order to drown out the anti-war calls of convention-goers unhappy with the welcome accorded to Pentagon brass. The night before, supporters of Clinton primary opponent Bernie Sanders, many of whom still haven’t fully reconciled themselves to Clinton winning the nomination, interrupted former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta with cries of “no more war!”
While Clinton might hope to draw in moderates and even some Republicans with her strong-America rhetoric, she could also further turn off the progressive wing of the party that has long
