Well, the Democratic National Convention is under way, and it is all anyone can talk about. Day 1 kicked off with former presidential hopeful and chairman of the Democratic National Committee Howard Dean banging the gavel to start the ceremonies. Some noted speakers were Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former President Jimmy Carter and Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. Caroline Kennedy also took the stage to introduce her uncle, Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, who is still recovering from surgery for a brain tumor. The DNC honored Kennedy for his service in the Senate, and afterwards he took the stage to give a speech himself.
The highlight of the night was Michelle Obama’s speech, which used anecdotes about her childhood and relationship with her husband to underscore the similarities among all Americans. She described some of the values she and her husband shared from day one, such as respect and hard work, and stated her belief that these are values shared by all Americans. Obama also highlighted the historical significance of this election season, as well as the challenges the candidates represent. She commended Senator Hillary Clinton’s fight to become the first female president, and touched on Senator Joe Biden’s dedication to the needs of the working class he was raised by. She closed by emphasizing the idea that her husband truly understands what average Americans need and will continue to work towards positive changes in the nation.
Was the first night of the convention a success? What did you think of Michelle Obama’s speech?
