I watched the
Democratic convention last evening until my body's demand for sleep
overtook me around midnight. Having followed things political for many
years this convention was, in my opinion, one of
the best I have experienced. It was entertaining and excellently
choreographed allowing stars of the Democratic Party and others to offer
speeches including Michelle and Barack Obama who were, as I thought
they would be, excellent. I singularly clapped in my own living room
many times wishing I were there. I will be, of course, watching again
tonight when the speakers will include:
Former President Bill Clinton
- Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, former presidential candidate
- Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who has a close relationship with Tim Walz
- Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, one of a number of Republicans speaking through the week in support of Harris
- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, who fueled momentum to replace President Biden with Vice President Harris on the ticket
- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who also ran for president in 2020 and was considered for Harris’ running mate
Many
thanks to Joe Biden for selflessly giving up running and for choosing
Kamala Harris, his charismatic vice-president, to run for the presidency
in his stead. And thanks
to him for his tenacity and for giving so much to the American people during the 50 years of his tenure.
The
experts are saying the election will be razor close. That may be so I
do not know. For me, however, the impossible was achieved. The immoral
and unethical bully Trump lost round one.
Hope has been restored. On to November and let's win then.
