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I've had it almost since the very moment I got here, but I haven't been able to give it a name until now.  After three hectic days, it's taking its toll on me.So this morning I'm taking a little extra time to rest up.  I won't be out and about...

The same acclamation that overwhelmed the Democratic Party's nomination of Barack Obama was again tonight extended to Joe Biden.  Democrats resounded an emphatic "YES!" in moving to accept Joe Biden as the candidate for Vice President by acclamation.Introduced...

Bill Clinton, to the roars and applause of an approving crowd, fully pledged his support to making Barack Obama the next President of the United States.  Not only did Clinton praise Obama's handling of the challenges he's faced thus far, he also...

Things have been pretty slow since Barack's official nomination.  Even though the Pepsi Center floor is mostly full, the few empty seats indicate that everyone is waiting for the main events:  Bill Clinton & Joe Biden.  Bill Clinton...

It's pandemonium here on the DNC floor as New Mexico yielded it's votes to Illinois who in turn yielded it's votes to New York.  Senator Hillary Clinton joined the New York Delegation and moved that the rules of the roll call be suspended and Barack...

So far and as expected, Senator Barack Obama has the most votes in the roll call.  However in an odd move though California has passed.Idaho just claimed to be the state that gave Barack Obama the most support.  True, but under the US Flag it's...

I'm here on the floor where right now the nomination speeches are being made and we're about to start the roll call.  This moment is a mere few minutes away.The Virgin Islands delegation is here anxiously awaiting the roll call.It's not too late...

I managed to catch up with the Virgin Islands Delegation this morning at their breakfast meeting.  I snagged a few pics and I caught them with a surprise video.  You can view the video here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkJ8bFBiBjAThe Day 3...

That's the single word I have to use to describe today.  Instead of spending the day at the Pepsi Center like I did yesterday, I wanted to give you guys a look at what it looks like on the ground here in Downtown Denver.  It's madness! ...

Just a quick check in.  They're closing the blogger lounge for a few so I don't have a whole lot of time.I've added a few more pics to the gallery and started a Day 2 gallery (only one pic there so far).I'll have more to say later.  I'm off...

Well, this is my last update for the night.  The crowd, while still excited, has gotten restless.  No one else can catch up to the excitement that Ted Kennedy generated by speaking a few minutes ago.  It seems now that everyone is ready...

I need some better titles...Excitement here at the Convention has hit fever pitch after a slow start.  The house is now packed.  PACKED!  I can see a few empty seats in the distance but I'm not sure who they belong to.More of the Virgin...

I don't know if they broadcasted this or not, but John Legend was just here and he performed a song for the DNC.  And guess who has a video. ;)Unfortunately I can't upload it to YouTube without violating their Terms of Usage.  Don't worry, I'll...

Cecil Benjamin has joined us.The Democratic Platform was approved.We've heard from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.What can I say?  So far everyone who's here seem enthused.  The Florida Delegation is having waaaaay too much fun (I swear if...

Shawna Richards and Robert Rios have joined us. Also, the Credentials Committee Report was just accepted by a Convention....

I'm here right now on the floor.  Currently with me are Marylyn Stapleton, Arah Lockhart and Brad Nugent.There are a fair amount of open seats on the floor.  I suspect people are planning to get here for the presentations later that includes...

Navigating Downtown Denver was and still is quite and adventure.  I haven't had a chance to hook up with the USVI delegation.  I've got some great pics (well, just one really) of the line to get credentials.  I can promise you, without...

Here I am in Denver...but not exactly.  I'm actually staying at a hotel in Thornton, which is in Denver County but just outside Denver.  If I had a straight drive there it would probably take me an hour.My first challenge is actually getting...

Here I am, live from Fort Worth on a crummy Internet stand.  Remember the old days when airports used to give free WiFi?  Yeah, me neither. Anyway I'm at least another 2 hours away from boarding my plane to Denver and thought I'd drop a couple...

It's nearly time for me to begin my trek.  If I told you I wasn't nervous I'd be lying.  This is the first time I've ever done anything like this.  Keep in mind this is kind of a working vacation for me.  I have a few days to chill...

Joe BidenI'll admit, not the most exciting choice.  It was actually quite expected.  I personally expected Barack Obama to go with someone with lots of Washington experience to counter criticisms of his short tenure as Senator.  For a great...

Keep talking, McCain.  I love how everything you say ends with your foot in your mouth.  His latest flap: He doesn't know how many houses he owns.  Of course we're taking him to task for it.  His spokesman fired back with this quote:McCain...

It took me like 30 takes to get this even halfway how I wanted it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qESW1CZlygwThat should give you indication that I'm a much better writer than I am a speaker. LOL!Still, I haven't ruled out doing a few video blogs while...

McCain is taking an online beating for his telling of a POW story which sounds very similar to one documented by Alexander Solzhenitsyn in his book The Gulag Archipelago.  The most well known blog entry comes from the Daily Kos that updated the entry...

There goes McSame.  Yet another front where he could have proven he was truly a maverick and not running for Bush's third term and he blows it.  Granted in about a week or so a technology "plan" will magically appear on his website but McCain...