August 26, 2008 Tuesday
Greetings! The convention is underway and moving at what seems like the speed of light. Come to think of it so does my breathing!!!!! All of the warnings about Denver (The Mile High City) and breathing were on point. I catch myself breathing heavy while just sitting or talking, but there is an Oxygen Bar in the lobby that I think I could benefit from. Oh well so much for breathing ...on to the convention!!!!
Tonight I attended the DNC Watch Party to see Hillary Clinton’s speech. The 4,000 seat Wells Fargo Theatre held the delegates friends, family, and anyone else with a pass, but no credentials to get on the floor. There were several speakers that got the crowd excited about the journey that we are on, and some with stories that showed just how important this journey is at this time. The older lady that shared her story of working at the textile mill for 30 years, and being let go with nothing but encouraging words from George W. Bush to go back to college, although the majority of the workers couldn’t read or write, sparked a fire in the room. From other speakers we heard phases like, “McCain isn’t a maverick but a sidekick to George W. Bush”, “4 more months not 4 more years!”
Although Hillary Clinton was the keynote speaker for the evening, Governor Brain Schweitzer from Montana almost stole the show. He lit the crowd on fire!!!!! His speech was on point, funny, and very natural. Listening to him reminded me of shooting the breeze with a neighbor that you have known all of your life. I believe after his first 5 minutes at the podium the whole Theatre was on their feet cheering for him. After which everyone was on a Democratic “high”……enter Hillary Clinton.
Chelsey Clinton introduced her mom in a video of Hillary’s life, and her parents. (with limited shots of Bill Clinton by the way) Although Bill’s appearance in the video did provide some comic relief when the caption read “Hillary’s husband” instead of Bill Clinton. Ready to add to that Democratic high, Hillary shared with supports that we are all in this not because of her, not because of Obama but because we need to provide a better life for all. She urged her supports to support change and join her by voting for Obama. I believe her exact statement was, “I am not just a proud wife, mother, democrat, but a proud Obama supporter.” Clinton’s reference to Harriet Tubman urging those who wanted freedom to” keep going” was just what the crowd wanted and needed to hear to get us on our feet. “No Way, No How, No McCain! WE MUST UNITE” was her sign off!
The feeling of actually being here is still a dream…..don’t wake me! J
I did pay a visit to the Oxygen Bar and got my own personal “nose tube” and some peppermint oxygen. Supposedly we only get 20% of the oxygen that we need from just breathing alone, whereas this bar provides 92%.....AHHHHH ( It worked, my headache was gone!) As I was running around during down time today I proudly wore one of my MSU polo shirts. Well I was stopped 3 times to ask how I was connected to Murray State. One lady’s parents live in the area and are alums of MSU, and the other 2 had heard of us because of our rankings! GO RACERS!!!!
Tuesday’s Convention program will feature the voices of Americans who share Barack’s concerns and strongly support his detailed economic plan to grow the economy, create jobs, restore fairness, and expand opportunity.
Some other speakers on Tuesday Night:
Former Governor of Virginia Mark Warner, Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana, Governor David Patterson of New York, Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, Governor Janet Napolitano of Arizona, Governor Joe Manchin of West Virginia, among others
Prime Time Speaker: Hillary Clinton
Greetings! The convention is underway and moving at what seems like the speed of light. Come to think of it so does my breathing!!!!! All of the warnings about Denver (The Mile High City) and breathing were on point. I catch myself breathing heavy while just sitting or talking, but there is an Oxygen Bar in the lobby that I think I could benefit from. Oh well so much for breathing ...on to the convention!!!!
Tonight I attended the DNC Watch Party to see Hillary Clinton’s speech. The 4,000 seat Wells Fargo Theatre held the delegates friends, family, and anyone else with a pass, but no credentials to get on the floor. There were several speakers that got the crowd excited about the journey that we are on, and some with stories that showed just how important this journey is at this time. The older lady that shared her story of working at the textile mill for 30 years, and being let go with nothing but encouraging words from George W. Bush to go back to college, although the majority of the workers couldn’t read or write, sparked a fire in the room. From other speakers we heard phases like, “McCain isn’t a maverick but a sidekick to George W. Bush”, “4 more months not 4 more years!”
Although Hillary Clinton was the keynote speaker for the evening, Governor Brain Schweitzer from Montana almost stole the show. He lit the crowd on fire!!!!! His speech was on point, funny, and very natural. Listening to him reminded me of shooting the breeze with a neighbor that you have known all of your life. I believe after his first 5 minutes at the podium the whole Theatre was on their feet cheering for him. After which everyone was on a Democratic “high”……enter Hillary Clinton.
Chelsey Clinton introduced her mom in a video of Hillary’s life, and her parents. (with limited shots of Bill Clinton by the way) Although Bill’s appearance in the video did provide some comic relief when the caption read “Hillary’s husband” instead of Bill Clinton. Ready to add to that Democratic high, Hillary shared with supports that we are all in this not because of her, not because of Obama but because we need to provide a better life for all. She urged her supports to support change and join her by voting for Obama. I believe her exact statement was, “I am not just a proud wife, mother, democrat, but a proud Obama supporter.” Clinton’s reference to Harriet Tubman urging those who wanted freedom to” keep going” was just what the crowd wanted and needed to hear to get us on our feet. “No Way, No How, No McCain! WE MUST UNITE” was her sign off!
The feeling of actually being here is still a dream…..don’t wake me! J
I did pay a visit to the Oxygen Bar and got my own personal “nose tube” and some peppermint oxygen. Supposedly we only get 20% of the oxygen that we need from just breathing alone, whereas this bar provides 92%.....AHHHHH ( It worked, my headache was gone!) As I was running around during down time today I proudly wore one of my MSU polo shirts. Well I was stopped 3 times to ask how I was connected to Murray State. One lady’s parents live in the area and are alums of MSU, and the other 2 had heard of us because of our rankings! GO RACERS!!!!
Tuesday’s Convention program will feature the voices of Americans who share Barack’s concerns and strongly support his detailed economic plan to grow the economy, create jobs, restore fairness, and expand opportunity.
Some other speakers on Tuesday Night:
Former Governor of Virginia Mark Warner, Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana, Governor David Patterson of New York, Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, Governor Janet Napolitano of Arizona, Governor Joe Manchin of West Virginia, among others
Prime Time Speaker: Hillary Clinton
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