Straight out from the top - Hillary lays out her support for Barack Obama. Firmly and distinctively. Hillary and Obama banners are distributed and scattered throughout the hall along with UNITY banners.
In a dashing orange suit, she is a packaged tour du force. Undoubtedly. And it is clear that Barack Obama must make the sale to her supporters. Those men that are shouting I LOVE YOU from the rafters and the women littered with Hillary buttons. Hillary is making the case for that sale and she is selling in her own style. You cannot help but respect her.
There is not an empty seat in the Hall. Not one.
You can hear a pin drop and you can hear the thunderous response at every emotional punch.
Woven into her speech are the buzz words of some of her constituencies - Puerto Rico, Gay and women rights.
She is making the case and it is unflinching in stating that the election was not about her but about changing America and renewing its promise.
It is quite a political moment and she is preserving her standing without any doubt.
Wow.
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Excellent! Hillary and your commentary. I was apprehensive at first, but gradually relaxed as she appeared forceful, resolute and, most importantly, convincing.
What about writing an article on the process (delegates, nominating, etc.) for your readers who don't understand the process. Understanding the process, I think, increases the likelihood for involvement - and even enthusiasm.
After watching her speech, all the spinners AKA political commentators came on TV trying to make it seem as if due to her speech being so well done and 'presidential' it will actually only make Hillary supporters more bitter that she did not win and split the party even more...is that the feeling you get from the Hillary supporters there?
While she did express her support for Obama, it was from the perspective of Obama being a fellow Democrat and not from the perspective of his qualifications, values, etc. Her speech was all about her and her campaign, not about what she thinks that Obama can bring to the table.
Keep blogging,Marlon! We need your eyes and ears.
Thanks very much Marlon. Your blog gives us an inside look at some of the other interesting aspects of the convention - in which CNN has little or no interest. So far the speeches have been, especially Hillary's, very special. Looking forward to Obama's challenge to America and to the entire world tomorrow.
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