CHICAGO You could hear the bass from the warehouse at the end of a deserted street from blocks away.

I think the vibes are ahead of the polls, said one person who works with Democratic causes.

Thats why we threw that party for all those young staff and organizers.

Delegates during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (Photo credit: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Delegates during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images

We win electionsbecauseof those kids…I mean, this election is going to be really, really close…

The memes are nice, but memes dont win elections.

Kamala Harris erased the enthusiasm gap, said pollster Jill Normington.

Our numbers are much less rosy than what youre seeing in the public, McLean said.

Theyre packing arenas across the country.

Were feeling good, Michelle Obama said.

On Tuesday at least, there wasnt time to worry about that: there were too many parties.

For now, Democrats are still soaking it all up.