What a day, this was by far the most exciting day in politics I can remember (I am young so I missed the 60's).  We started out with the role call vote.  When it came time for New York to make it's vote, Hillary made a motion to suspend the rules and nominate Barack Obama by acclimation.....amazing!  Once we were done with the cheering and hugging it was time to move through the speakers for the evening including  Madeline Albright, President Clinton, John Kerry, Joe Biden, and surprise appearances by Melissa Etheridge, and Obama himself. Topics varied but there was a definate veterans/ foreign policy theme.

Sorry there are less pictures, my camera ran out of juice early in the program.  More will come soon as I aquire them from others.  

Today was amazing!  We saw so many great speakers from NY Gov. Paterson to Montana Gov. Schweitzer to Rep. Dennis Kucinich; the groundwork was laid for Hillary to come out (introduced by Chelsea) and bring people to their feet with an energy and excitement for unity that I have never felt.  It was hands down the best speech I have ever heard her give....closing with a great comment about the McCain/Bush twins both being in the Twin Cities soon.....

Gov. Paterson had the quote of the night with "If McCain is the answer, then the question MUST be ridiculous!"

Gov. Schweitzer did a great job framing the energy crisis as a mainstream blue collar issue, and energizing Americans to stand up to the "Peto-dictators", wow he is cool!

Our very own Senator Cantwell also spoke......She is awesome!

The feeling from folks at the Microsoft sponsored after-party was one of unity and excitement for the next President Barack Obama.  Hillary really outdid herself.

Four more months!!!!!

The Platform, rules, and credentials reports passed without incident on this first day of the convention.  Starting at 3:00 and going until 9:00 PM there were many great speakers from Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., Caroline Kennedy, Sen. Teddy Kennedy, Craig Robinson (Michelle Obama's Brother) and Michelle Obama!

The energy was awesome with Kennedy signs everywhere and Joe Biden in the audience right below the Washington Guests and Alternates. Debby Pattin TCD State Committee Woman made national TV twice!

See my pictures below and get an idea of the energy in the room.  Every major network anchor was walking around and I even got to shake Charles Gibson's (Anchor,  ABC World News Tonight) hand!