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Tumblr’s best commentary, GIFs, and images from the DNC

Each week, the Daily Dot examines a top tag that has captured Tumblr users' imaginations. This week: the Democratic National Convention.

On Sep 7, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Obama speech breaks Twitter records

The president's campaign had a busy week on social media, and Thursday was no exception.

On Sep 7, 2012 by Justin Franz

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The Morning GIF: Paging Palin

Can former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm make the wink her own?

On Sep 7, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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Michelle Obama’s convention speech trumps Mitt Romney’s on Twitter

The First Lady's address pulled in over 28,000 tweets per minute, while Romney's Republican National Convention keynote topped out at 14,289.

On Sep 5, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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China’s Twitter falls in love with Michelle Obama

The First Lady's Democratic National Convention speech was shared thousands of times on Sina Weibo, with some users saying it moved them to tears.

On Sep 5, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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Gov. Ted Strickland turns DNC speech into Romney roast

“Barack Obama saved the American auto industry," Strickland said last night. "Mitt Romney saved on his taxes.”

On Sep 5, 2012 by Mike Fenn

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First Lady’s convention speech removed from YouTube

While Google says it was an error, the video is still unavailable.

On Sep 5, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Harold and Kumar star in Democratic National Convention ad

Kal Penn, actor and longtime collaborator with the Obama administration, will host the DNC's live coverage. His Harold and Kumar co-star, John Cho, makes a cameo in the ad.

On Sep 4, 2012 by Mike Fenn

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DNChic: Work it, wonks!

Reporting from the fashion-forward front lines of the Democratic National Convention.

On Sep 4, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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Checking in at the DNC

A who's-who of accounts to follow for the latest coverage from the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

On Sep 3, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Tumblr going to Tampa, Charlotte conventions

The site joins Facebook as a new social media presence and the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.

On Aug 22, 2012 by Justin Franz

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