Hey y’all…Well, I don’t know how it played on (a non-Jumbotron) television, but here, tonight, at Invesco Field, the experience of Sen. Obama’s nomination speech was unbelievable. Not only was Obama’s address both powerful in its can-do faith in America and devastatingly effective in its evisceration of the GOP, but I can’t remember any other event I’ve been to that felt so caught up in the sweep of history, from John Lewis invoking Dr. King and the March of 45 years ago during the afternoon to the final fireworks lighting up the Denver sky. It was a tremendously moving night — one of those tell-your-grandkid nights — and, while I’ve been enjoying myself here in Denver regardless, this definitely made the whole trip worthwhile.
I have lots more pictures and minor anecdotes to share about the day, but unfortunately I won’t be able to do the speeches — and the night — justice until after I get back. (As it is, my very early return flight is only hours away.) So more tomorrow evening, once I’ve returned to EDT. For now, I’ll just say this: There’s no flippin’ way we’re losing this election.
SO COOL. i will remember this night forever. i can’t imagine how powerful it must have been to be right there.
I hear you about the chances on winning the election. The polls are obviously false and worthless, yet FOX and other media types constantly reference them as evidence of a tight race. If this race is tight, the “silent majority” is quieter than ever. That said, we can’t take anything for granted. Why would we? Change starts from the bottom up, and we must all do our part. We can’t take Nov 4 for granted, and everyone who can vote, must vote. No excuses. Leave no doubt. Take part in history, and we can turn this country around.
Kevin, I am so happy for you that you got to be there. Keep up the good work. -Steve
Kevin, I really appreciate your coverage of the convention. I really felt like I had an insider on-site.
I am curious, having heard that this year’s polling had been ‘recalibrated’ based on the fiascoes of the 2000 and 2004 elections. So things could be really skewed between the field data and the presented analysis. I mean, if Gore and Kerry polled way ahead, but lost a squeaker, then the current tie may in actuality be a substantial lead ‘adjusted.’ Of course, if Gore or Kerry actually were ahead at the end and the vote was fixed in Florida, Ohio and elsewhere, then… [but I’m told I’m a one-man conspiracy theory generator — heh]
I did have a start during last night’s MSNBC coverage of their yak-fest. One camera was panning the ropeline and I was sure I saw you waving and flashing the peace sign. Later I decided it would not have been you.
Thanks for the kind words, y’all.
Alas, that wasn’t me, Hal. I only went by the MSNBC tent Monday morning to check it out, and never really went back behind Union Station again, unless it was to or from the Light Rail.