Daily Archives: 08/28/2008

(Community Matters)
2:16 MDT We’re here early. Thought what the heck, lounge, read, drink and eat and hopefully avoid the worst of lines. Only took 45 mins thru security. The line behind us stretching 5 times as long before we were through. We’re in club level with good food and drink. Though, looking around, this is a relatively intimate football stadium and I think all guests will be well care and feed. We’re especially appreciating shade. And, appropriately the delegates are afforded the highest honors and seating. They’re the proxy for all us voters in America. Posted from my blackberry

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Last day of the convention. Just left the NFC meeting where we heard directly from Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, David Pfouffe and Penny Pritzker. This is absolutely doable. Intensity of Obama supporters so much higher than McCain supporters and that’ll translate into turnout. Don’t mean to suggest that it won’t be tight and that we don’t need to raise as much money in the next 68 days as have raised in the previous 19 months. I’m in a cab to hotel. Will change, grab a power bar, then head to Invesco stadium. Security will be hours and they are asking us to arrive early. There’s even a special party with Barack after it all tonight. Posted from my blackberry.

(Community Matters) It’s official. Obama-Biden Democratic nominees for President/Vice President.

NYT pic

It was a magical night. Senator Hillary Clinton stopped the roll call and moved for acclimation nomination of Obama as the Democratic nominee for President. President Bill Clinton provided an awesome speech and case for the Democratic ticket. He was at his best. Senator John Kerry also a strong voice for the ticket. Delaware Attorney General John Biden introduced his father. Gotta imagine John will be the next Senator, giving a moving & forceful introduction. John Biden knocked it outta the park and Barack Obama surprised everyone by stepping on stage – well nearly everyone, text messages 15 minutes before Biden finished his speech announced Barack’s arrival to the Pepsi.

The after party, aka Celebration of Joe Biden, at the convention center a rocking bash. Bo & I stopped in for only 30 minutes as the party got underway. Caught up with Congressman Lloyd & Libby Doggett. Saying hello to Marc Winkelman as he was entering, we were leaving.