LIVE from Austin: Gina Cooper!!!

Netroots Nation Executive Director Gina Cooper has just taken the stage to introduce Chairman Howard Dean, recounting the history of the netroots community and its victory in sweeping Governor Howard Dean into the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee. "We've seen new and invigorated communities become more involved in the change we need," Cooper said. She thanked attendees and volunteers for coming to Austin, extending an official welcome to open the Netroots Nation Convention.

UPDATE: Glen Maxey is now introducing Governor Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, the man who has strengthened the Democratic Party from the bottom up since taking over the party in 2005.