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I'm so sorry for not blogging last night, but by the time I got back to the room I was absolutely exhausted. I spent most of yesterday morning and early afternoon checking out the 16th Street Mall. There is gobs of political activity going on there, from the protesters to the information booths. The "official" Barack Obama booth had a huge crowd surrounding it for hours. People were buying swag, registering the vote, and getting information about the candidate we all know and love.
I found some great Obama buttons and got a few(as you can see in the photos in my previous post), and I even found an Obama doll and a Clinton doll! Of course when I saw them I had to get them! My little sisters love Senator Clinton(girl power!) so they'll love having the dolls. I've got to make sure they're politically active youth too!
After checking out the 16th Street Mall I headed back over to "Sweet Home AlObama" where there was a large crowd gathered to watch the nomination process. On of our own Congressmen, Artur Davis, spoke briefly to second Obama's nomination. He gave a great speech and made Alabama proud! When he joined the delegation for breakfast this morning he congratulated and thanked by many Alabamians. The "stunt" Clinton pulled yesterday during the nomination process was genius. I keep seeing blogs and articles online and hearing the talking heads on tv say that there is a rift in the party, and that this can be felt at the convention. I could not disagree more. The party is united, excited, strong, and willing to do the work it will take to get Obama elected!
Clinton's speech was great - as expected. His charm always wins over a crowd. I expected him to draw comparisons between himself and Obama when it comes to the critics saying that Obama is too young and inexperienced. Still the speech was entertaining, strong, and above all it was very supportive of Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Perhaps this will shut up the media about the "bitter" Clintons, though I doubt it. Both Bill and Hillary Clinton couldn't have been more supportive of Obama during this convention.
Joe Biden's speech was great, though I didn't hear parts due to trying to scarf down some dinner - I was starving at this point after walking all day and not eating since breakfast. I'm completely convinced now that he was a great choice for Vice President. He's an average "Joe"(pun intended) and can connect well with the American people. Not only is he a well-liked guy, but he's also smart and as it was said, he's one of the few that has worked to change DC and not let it change him. I met up with some great folks, had some great food, and watched a great speech. In other words it was a great night. ;)
I just picked up my pass for Obama's speech this afternoon, and words can't describe how excited I am! Today is already a historic day thanks to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s stand for equality years ago when he gave that unforgettable "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Now we'll have another historic speech to add to the books on this day - Barack Obama's acceptance speech.
I've got to get ready to watch the next President of the United States give a speech. I'll be back to report on it later tonight!
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