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Great first hand account from our candidate for cu regent cd7
When I submitted my application to run as a National Delegate last February, I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
What an amazing week it has been! I'm very proud of my Party and my hometown. From the Delegate's perspective, our Host City has been hospitable and the logistics of the Convention have been very smooth.
I've decided to take a short break from all of the political fanfare and progressive wonkery to reflect on the past three days. I would have written sooner, but I've had no time to think!
Seating
Wow. Being the host delegation has its perks. Even though the photographers and camermen trampled most of us during the week, it was worth it to be close to the action on the stage.
The Speakers
What a line-up!
Monday:I was moved my Senator Edward Kennedy's speech. He is a true statesman and has made huge contributions to our Party. It was fitting for him to be part of our Convention kick-off. Michelle Obama is a dynamo; she is a golden role model for young women across the country. Her brother's introduction was touching and the video montage narrated by her mother showed us who Michelle really is - an accomplished professional and a devoted wife and mother. She struck the right chord in me when she acknowledged Senator Clinton's historic candidacy. (Like Debbie, I was invited to attend the Women's Economic Security Roundtable to hear her speak again. I'll write about that separately.) But, the best part of the evening was seeing Michelle with her daughters talking with Senator Obama. The connection amongst the four of them is an example of true family values.
Tuesday:I got there early on Tuesday to get the best seat for Senator Clinton's speech. I was treated to a solid six hours of Democratic policy speeches, which I truly enjoyed. It was exciting to see Mikulski, Lincoln, Boxer, Cantwell and the other women Senators together on stage. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm demonstrated her leadership as she moderated a virtual Town Hall. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick's remarks still echo in my head: "[A] well-educated America will make things again because we'll be ready for emerging industries like clean energy, life sciences and high tech, which produce good jobs as well as a cleaner environment. And in that new economy, working people will again be able to see a path into the middle class and a secure future."
The DNC honored Senator Clinton's public service career through an opening montage narrated by her impressive daughter, Chelsea. Hillary spoke to her Delegates first and then to the nation. "My friends, it is time to take back the country we love....No way. No how. No McCain.... Barack Obama is my candidate. And he must be our President." Simply put, Senator.
Wednesday: Nomination by Acclamation of the FIRST African American POTUS...Tammy Duckworth....Evan Bayh...Madeline Albright...Maxine Waters...Tom Daschle...John "what a great President he would have been" Kerry...BILL CLINTON...JOE BIDEN...BARACK OBAMA! Need I say more?
Tonight, on the 45th Anniversary of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic speech, we will hear from the first African American President of the United States. Senator Barack Obama will ignite a passion in each and every one of us; a passion that we will share with our neighbors and friends as we work together to elect Democrats in November.
Shameless Plug: On this 45th Anniversary, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to the MLK National Memorial Foundation. The Memorial will not only provide the history of the Civil Rights movement in our country, but will inspire generations to come to stand up and fight injustices in our communities.
Off to the Caucus meetings and then (drum roll please) to MILE HIGH STADIUM for the MAIN EVENT. |
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