LIVE from Denver: On the floor
I just passed through the security checkpoints at the PepsiCenter and joined the Washington delegation out in the seats right above the floor at the Democratic National Convention. The atmosphere is pretty festive in here; the Convention hall is not completely full (as is typical for an afternoon) but those who are here are having a good time. The speeches are punctuated by frequent musical interludes.
The Congressional Black Caucus is currently on stage - Benny Thompson, the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security in the House, is speaking.
The caucus is honoring the many victories won by the civil rights movement and the Democratic Party over the years.
UPDATE: We're watching a video tribute to remember many great Americans who have died over the last four years. Hamilton Jordan, Coretta Scott King, Lady Bird Johnson, Tom Lantos, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Robert Matsui, Peter Jennings, Parren Mitchell, James Olin, Bill Proxmire, Ann Richards, Tim Russert, and many other distinguished elected leaders or political icons.
UPDATE II: We are now being addressed by Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont. Dennis Kucinich is scheduled to speak shortly, and then the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association - Joe Manchin.
Leahy is slamming the Bush administration for its backwards energy and economic security policies. A lovely snapshot of rustic Vermont scenery is on the screen above him. And the convention hall is starting to fill up.
The Congressional Black Caucus is currently on stage - Benny Thompson, the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security in the House, is speaking.
The caucus is honoring the many victories won by the civil rights movement and the Democratic Party over the years.
UPDATE: We're watching a video tribute to remember many great Americans who have died over the last four years. Hamilton Jordan, Coretta Scott King, Lady Bird Johnson, Tom Lantos, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Robert Matsui, Peter Jennings, Parren Mitchell, James Olin, Bill Proxmire, Ann Richards, Tim Russert, and many other distinguished elected leaders or political icons.
UPDATE II: We are now being addressed by Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont. Dennis Kucinich is scheduled to speak shortly, and then the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association - Joe Manchin.
Leahy is slamming the Bush administration for its backwards energy and economic security policies. A lovely snapshot of rustic Vermont scenery is on the screen above him. And the convention hall is starting to fill up.
# Posted by Andrew : 3:15 PM
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