Well, it took a lot longer than anticipated to get from the Sheraton to the Pepsi Center. First you wait outside the hotel for the bus for about 20 minutes--and believe me it is hot! Luckily I'm passing the time with my friend LAUSD School Board Member Yolie Flores Aguilar.
After waiting for the bus it was about a forty minute ride, a lot of sitting and waiting before unloading. It would have taken about ten minutes in a taxi.
Now after running the security gauntlet, we are inside and safely seated in the California delegation. It is truly an amazing sight here in the hall. I can't believe I'm really here. What a historic week for the Democratic Party and for America.
The convention is buzzing with excitement about Michelle Obama's speech tonight. Of course we are all so thrilled that Senator Ted Kennedy will be speaking.
Earlier this afternoon I attended the Americans for Democratic Action's (ADA) celebration at the beautiful Colorado History Museum. The speakers included Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA), and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL).
Barney Frank's eloquent, impassioned and humorous speech ignited the crowd. An ardent supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton during the primaries, he made it clear that he and other Clinton supporters must unite behind Senator Obama. He said the primaries are the past, it’s done, its over--let's move on. The Hillary supporters cheered enthusiastically.
I'll check in again soon!
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LauraChick
Laura Chick is the Los Angeles City Controller, and the first and only woman elected to citywide office in Los Angeles. She is co-chair of California Women For Obama and a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Laura was first elected to public office in 1993 when she became a member of the Los Angeles City Council. For more information please go to Controller Laura Chick's web-site at www.lacity.org/ctr.
Member Since: 8/22/2008
