Aug
28
As an Illinois resident, I am doubly proud tonight as Senator Dick Durbin takes the stage to introduce the junior Senator from Illinois--and the next president of the United States. And as we reflect on Durbin's introduction and wait to hear from our nominee, here is something to give us some more perspective on this awesome moment:
Durbin said at the 2000 Democratic national convention, Obama could not even get a credential to get onto the convention floor. Now, he'll be addressing roughly 75,000 at Invesco Field and millions at home Thursday night. When Obama ran the idea of running for president by Durbin and exhibited some reserve about running for the highest office in the land, Durbin said he told Obama to embrace the situation he found himself in.
"Sometimes you can pick the moment, but sometimes the moment picks you," Durbin said.
The Land of Lincoln is beaming tonight as two of its finest share the stage on what is a historic night on many levels.
Aug
28
Random Democratic Convention 2008 week trivia: you guys have been busy. You've posted 147,000 comments since Monday.
Update by georgia10: McCain puts out one ad with a Democrat-turned-McCain supporter. The Republicans--Obamicans--whatever you want to call them that just spoke are a thousand times more effective. And kudos to them for this brilliant line:
We need a president who puts Barney Smith before Smith Barney.
Aug
28
Barack Obama promises to keep the American dream alive as he accepts his historic Democratic nomination for the White House.
Aug
28
Who has been your favorite speaker tonight?
Aug
28
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Wes Clark gets the loudest applause as the retired generals and admirals are introduced.
Update: An unscheduled appearance by Joe Biden.
Take the poll.
Aug
28
The Temple of Obama. Barackopolis. Egobama.
