Well the crowd is trying to get on buses and light rail. Reaction from delegates on the bus:
- Thought he was great. Addressed “criticisms” directly. Excellent remark on Obama being a celebrity — awesome comeback
- Talked so clearly about ways to unite us instead of divide us
- Criticized McCain’s policies but did not disparage his character
- The election is not about me - it’s about us
- Rep Graham from Illinois sitting next to me on the bus) worked with Sen Obama in Illinois. She enjoyed Sen Obama’s remarks about his mother as it rang so true. She loves that he tries to reconcile our differences. Rep Graham was a victim of domestic violence and overcame much adversity in her rise. She spoke glowingly about Sen Obama
You know, it’s ironic - we are concerned that so many children look at sport stars and performers as role models– and when they admire someone who worked hard to graduate from college and Harvard Law School and is trying to make our country better, they condemn that too!
Delegation enthralled and energized
Regular folks
A Detroit worker - concerned about jobs
Monica from Ohio addressing lies on the internet saying it brought her here - empowered by her belief - insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result -
Florida woman who can’t get health insurance - who is fed up
A New Mexico woman who has a doctorate. Strong families raise strong children. Bush and mccain failed our kids — we need to turn the page.
Pam from north carolina. Wait til u hear from me. Open heart surgery led to loss of job. - been a republican and voted
For bush and bush. — no more!
Barney Smith from indiana was a repub - shipped job overseas - needs a president who puts barney smith before smih barney
Great speakers real everyday people
Not surprising with all the media and technology in here
Michael mcdonald sings
Now 22 generals incldg Gen Wesley Clark giving strong speech saying they trust Obama to be Commander in Chief.
Very effective
Joe Biden comes out
McCain is rehashing bush/cheney policies. That’s not the kind of recycling he supports.
We have everything we need to create energy independence - solar, wind etc except a president who supports a change
It’s time for a change
Compares obama to lincoln
Thoughtful speech
We must seize this opportunity to elect Barack Obama.
Finishes to thunderous applause. Chris g gets here - took her 3 hours to get in - used the most crowded entrance
Many sightings. Lance just saw Mohammad Ali. Mathew Modine just walked by and stopped - I ran out of time to tell that story from yesterday but we had an empty seat for a while yesterday so Manita (brilliant patent attorney from Holland and Hart) and Yvette told him he should join us. He spent 30 minutes with us talking about many things including his new role playing ted binion
Stevie Wonder begins
Floor is jammed pack
Delivering strong speech - outlining all mccain’s inconsistent positions saying he may pay hundreds for shoes but wants us to pay for his flip flops. Asks if anyone will miss Cheney? Loud no follows
Almost everyone here. Sitting next to our attorney general and in front of the New Hampshire Speaker Terri Norelli - also the first woman speaker of her state.
Every day is a winding road playing.
Singing Change will do us good. Boy that’s that the truth