DNC Diary: Celebs and celebrations
Thursday, August 28th, 2008Edward McNally is a guest blogger for CL and is blogging about his experiences as a runner for the press at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. This is his report on day 3 of the convention. You can read about the first 48 hours here.
Standing surprisingly close to the podium when Barack makes his surprise appearance in the Pepsi Center. Crowd, which was already pumped after Biden’s speech, erupts with cheers and shouts to see the man they’ve been glorifying for 48 hours. His casual remarks have just the right common touch to make the arena of 20,000 feel like the biggest, hottest wedding reception you can imagine. One where everyone feels connected AND pumped.
Bill Clinton completely makes the case that Barack Obama is ready to be president…. and he does so as only a former US President can. Over-flowing convention hall eats it up.
I almost literally “run” into Bill three minutes after his speech, as he talks to Sen. Leahy backstage. I congratulate him on yet another great speech and remind him I was his driver during a brief campaign swing through Atlanta 17 years ago. He smiles warmly, but I know, of course, he has no recollection of this previous encounter. (more…)
