Watching the Democratic Convention, I was thinking of a few things...
After seeing the footage of Michelle Obama and her kids in rehearsal, it was interesting to see the lack of spontaneity after her speech (although, the kids had a great moment...see below). Everything was a little too scripted, but then, this IS a show for the American voters. The speech was fine and did what it needed to do. Does the person who could wind up as First Lady make a difference to voters?
Even though I haven't been a huge supporter of his political views over the years, it was great to see Edward Kennedy be able to not only make it to the convention, but to speak. I know the commentators were wondering if he was going to be able to, but did anyone seriously think for a moment that he was not going to say something...especially after being one the earliest high-profile backers of Obama? He did a great job!
I love the staging and how the colors and graphics are in Obama's style (that is one of those little touches that I appreciate)...but seriously, that podium and speaker background have got to go. The Dems usually have something nice (2004 was great), but this time 'round, let's just say I'm not a fan.
Anyway...we have a new leader...
Gallup Daily Tracking Poll
McCain - 46%
Obama - 44%
McCain +1%/Obama -1% since last poll
The reviews are in from Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention, and they're not all positive.
Democratic National Convention - Senator Edward Kennedy
Obama, Clinton camps working on hotel roll-call vote
Supporters of Hillary Rodham Clinton furiously circulated petitions on the floor of the Democratic National Convention last night, hoping to stave off a plan to hold the convention's roll call at breakfast Wednesday — out of the public eye — sources inside the delegations said. >>
Denver Post
McCain may announce VP choice before Friday
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain may announce his choice for a running mate earlier than expected, sources told FOX News on Monday. >>
FOX News
Joe Vengeance
Senator Joe Lieberman enters the room, but I can’t see him—just a centipedelike scrum of black suits and Hasid hats that has formed around him and now moves, buzzing, toward the dais. >>
New York Magazine
Obama: a decent 2nd choice to the Jonas Brothers >>
Politico
Democratic National Convention - Michelle Obama
Presidential race tight in battleground states
The race for the White House is as close in some of the key battleground states as it is nationally. Quinnipiac University polls out today in Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania are an indicator of just how tight the battle stands right now between John McCain and Barack Obama. >>
CNN
RealClearPolitics Electoral College
270 Electoral Votes Needed to Win
Obama - 273
McCain - 265
Obama +9/McCain -9 since last projection
6 days until the Republican National Convention.
31 days until the first Presidential debate in Oxford, MS.
37 days until the Vice-Presidential debate in st. Louis, MO.
40 days until the second Presidential debate in Nashville, TN.
50 days until the final Presidential debate in Hempstead, NY.
70 days until Election Day.
147 days until Presidential Inauguration.
-RSKnopfJr
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