Mike Pouraryan
The Democratic Party Convention: Day 2 (LINK)
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A Call to Come Home.....
As a self-professed political junkie, I cleared my afternoon to monitor the second day of the Democratic Party Convention. As always with such great parties, it was full of speeches and music. The keynote by Mark Warner underscored the position he has as a rising star and the importance of Virginia. The speech By Dennis Kucinich set the theme for Democrats when he simply said, "Wake Up America". It brought Bob Casey, another of the rising stars who is a Pro Life Catholic From Pennyslvania. The "big tent" was very much in evidence tonight.
As the parade of office holders continued, the ordinary folks It also featured a lot of ordinary folks. Richard Golden was one such guy. He is a guy from Michigan. He will be unemployed in three months because his manufacturing facility is being moved to Mexico. It featured an Iowa Flood victim who was supporting her sister who had celebral palsey. It also featured one of the so-called "New Age" Democrats, The Governor of Montana. He gave a rousing speech blasting the Bush Adminstration on the Energy plan. The Governor of Michigan hosted a brief panel on the future and the possiblities on energy. The ordinary folks seemed to underscore the theme that the Democrats were trying to tell the world.
The highlight of the night was Senator Hillary Clinton's speech. The video, narrated by Chelesa Clinton, was moving and inspiring. It reminded the working class roots of the Clintons. I saw the President as he took his seat in the Clinton "Box". Some of the high profile supporters included Antonio Villargosia, the Mayor of Los Angeles who is harboring ambitions to run for Governor. As Senator Clinton came on, I saw President Clinton in tears. They are a couple who have been through a lot. Whatever one may think of them, they are one hell of a team!!!
She reminded the world why she ran. She also took a big swing at John McCain when she said, "...No way, No how, No McCain...". As II listened to her speak, I felt that she did what she had to do to insure that the Democrats came home. Her strong statement noting that "....Barack Obama is my candidate...". For those who have doubted her committment to Barack Obama, those doubts should be put to bed now. I also agree with Carl Bernstein of the Watergate Era fame, when he noted that it is just an opening act. She will do what she has to do to counter the rhetoric of the campaign and the 3 AM phone call.
One thing was clear tonight: The Democrats are coming together. The message is one of unity. Is it scripted? I suppose. It also seems that the folks are having a lot of fun too.
As the parade of office holders continued, the ordinary folks It also featured a lot of ordinary folks. Richard Golden was one such guy. He is a guy from Michigan. He will be unemployed in three months because his manufacturing facility is being moved to Mexico. It featured an Iowa Flood victim who was supporting her sister who had celebral palsey. It also featured one of the so-called "New Age" Democrats, The Governor of Montana. He gave a rousing speech blasting the Bush Adminstration on the Energy plan. The Governor of Michigan hosted a brief panel on the future and the possiblities on energy. The ordinary folks seemed to underscore the theme that the Democrats were trying to tell the world.
The highlight of the night was Senator Hillary Clinton's speech. The video, narrated by Chelesa Clinton, was moving and inspiring. It reminded the working class roots of the Clintons. I saw the President as he took his seat in the Clinton "Box". Some of the high profile supporters included Antonio Villargosia, the Mayor of Los Angeles who is harboring ambitions to run for Governor. As Senator Clinton came on, I saw President Clinton in tears. They are a couple who have been through a lot. Whatever one may think of them, they are one hell of a team!!!
She reminded the world why she ran. She also took a big swing at John McCain when she said, "...No way, No how, No McCain...". As II listened to her speak, I felt that she did what she had to do to insure that the Democrats came home. Her strong statement noting that "....Barack Obama is my candidate...". For those who have doubted her committment to Barack Obama, those doubts should be put to bed now. I also agree with Carl Bernstein of the Watergate Era fame, when he noted that it is just an opening act. She will do what she has to do to counter the rhetoric of the campaign and the 3 AM phone call.
Senator Clinton In a Fighting Mode (Courtesy: http://www.cnn.com, retrieved August 25, 2008)
One thing was clear tonight: The Democrats are coming together. The message is one of unity. Is it scripted? I suppose. It also seems that the folks are having a lot of fun too.
