A quick note on Michelle Obama’s speech… I thought it was awesome. I was incredibly impressed. She’s grown a lot on the campaign trail. Tonight’s from Michelle Obama speech was honest, from the heart and very moving. It was a great follow up to the tribute to Ted Kennedy and Kennedy’s “triumphant appearance” and speech. If you missed Michelle Obama’s speech tonight, here’s the full speech: As for other reactions to Michelle Obama’s speech, from Andrew Sullivan in a word: “Wow.”...
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DNC Pays Tribute to Ted Kennedy
Caroline Kennedy introduced the video tribute to her uncle Senator Ted Kennedy earlier tonight at the convention. The tribute was a prelude to Senator Kennedy taking the stage and speaking at the convention. Watch the DNC tribute to Kennedy here: RELATED IN THE NEWS: Ailing Kennedy roars again to pass torch to Obama. Sphere: Related Content
Ted Kennedy At The Podium: Live Blog & Video
I know I may not be able to do Ted Kennedy’s speech at the podium justice, but here goes live-blogging (video at the end of the post): Sphere: Related Content
More on Hillary Responds to McCain Ad
Earlier today I posted on Hillary Clinton’s response to the RNC ad using her words against Barack Obama, as reported by Ben Smith on Politico today. Here’s the video clip: And here’s the official press release: Sphere: Related Content
The Dem Daily Wall
Note to readers: Yesterday I installed a new widget on the first sidebar on the right: The Dem Daily Wall. Readers who are logged in can add quick comments on The Dem Daily. I’ll be posting blurbs while watching the convention in the next few days. Join in… Sphere: Related Content
Photo of the Day: Rednecks for Obama
I could not resist commenting on this photo from the NY Times Blog The Caucus. The Caucus reports: “Rednecks love Barack Obama. Or at least two of them do.” “We hunt, fish, drink beer and support Barrack Obama,” said Tony Viessman, a 74-year old former Hillary Clinton supporter from Rolla, Mo. He and his buddy Les Spencer co-founded “Rednecks for Obama,” a grassroots organization that announced itself outside the Pepsi Center with a huge “Rednecks for Obama” sign. How...
Caroline Kennedy to Introduce Video Tribute to Ted Kennedy Tonight at Dem Convention
Late last night I reported that it had been confirmed that Senator Ted Kennedy would be speaking at the convention tonight. CNN is reporting: Sen. Edward Kennedy is expected to make a dramatic appearance Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, his office said, marking his second public appearance since brain surgery in June. It is unclear whether he will make a speech at the convention, which got under way Monday evening. Kennedy’s appearance Monday comes against the...
Deal Worked Out for Roll Call Vote
AP News reports that Clinton and Obama have worked out a deal to give Clinton ”votes in the Democratic roll call for president.” This is reported to be “a step toward an uneasy alliance of former rivals and their still-bitter supporters.” Some Clinton backers are still not happy with any sort of “deal,” regardless of Clinton’s wholehearted support for Obama. Still the plan is “for a state-by-state vote for the presidential nomination Wednesday night, with delegates casting their ballots for Clinton...
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