Cecile Richards

(Community Matters)
I made it to Pepsi in time to catch Cecile. She’s such a rock star. Of course, I’ve known this since serving on her board at the Texas Freedom Network, before she moved to DC. And, now she’s the national president of Planned Parenthood. She combines the powerful presence of Ann with her Vogue striking presence. She was well received. + + forget taking it easy earlier. Brownsville’s Tony Martinez found me earlier and propelled me with him and Carol through his whirlwind of Tuesday activities. We joined a luncheon honoring former Denver mayor and Secretary Frederico Pena. Even solved an immediate Austin campaign funding need while at the table (thx Rudy Green). Then, a reception honoring NLC fundraisers. Found myself agreeing to help host a $1mm+ Texas fundraiser. I knew that margarita was dangerous. Bunch of us from Tx texting all day and agreeing to meet here at Pepsi and after, especially at Mark Strama’s party. Bo’s just arrived. Lynn & Tommy on their way up. Think Sarah with them too. Steve Adler and Diane Land as well. Connected by phone with Ian Davis. The Texas delegation having 7am gatherings – good gosh. Looks as if about half of them already seated. Lots of cowboy hats. I just saw Rick Cofer walk up too. + + + hearing that some Hillary delegates attended a McCain rally this sfternoon. Hoping Hillary’s speech tonight brings them back into the fold. More to come. Posted from my blackberry.