BlogHer - Live Blog Discussion of Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech - Comments

About Last Night......

lulumom — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:22:31 -0500

My god, we did try to enter the stadium but by 4 PM it was daunting!

Anyhow, it was a wondrous week, and the feelings of hope, of possibility, of change was visible at every turn. I entrust all to retain these feelings, and share them, and return to them as they choose our country's next Commander in Chief.

Kudos to all who covered, from within the Tent, and outside as well.

LuluMom

Inspired like never before

Mom to Gio — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:46:28 -0500

Watching on TV with our 12 year old, it felt momentous, like we are as a country at a turning point. OBAMA brings real change because of the way that he inspires, talks about issues, gives specifics, has the gravitas, made the best choice for VP, has the life experience and the brains. He and Biden ARE the winning combo.

I'm SICK, SICK, SICK of devise "talking points" that do nothing but get people riled up about tiny details that ultimately don't matter. It's going to take a while for many people to "catch up" We're not playing by the same rules anymore.

No more cheap shots, guys.

Next Day Perspective

Laracolvin — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:26:16 -0500

Thanks, Kim, for live blogging this. I replayed it today, and reading the comments 12 hours after the speech happened has given me additional perspective. And triggered moments that were buried in the excitement!

I remain confused by the comments here and in other media about the lack of specificity in his speech. Unless he pulled out the budget and started reading off line items, I'm not sure what else he could've said to be more specific about his plans. He had extremely substantive comments, I think.

I'd be interested in hearing what folks wanted if they felt he wasn't showing enough substance.

Lara

Notions of Identity

Susan Eisenhower's remarks from last night

nymichael — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:06:06 -0500

Hi Lisa, Susan Eisenhower's remarks from last night are on her website, http://www.SusanEisenhower.com :
http://www.susaneisenhower.com/2008/08/28/dnc2008remarks/
Have a great weekend!

There's a Kind of Hush . . . All Over Obama Tonight

Lawyer Mom — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:40:43 -0500

Fabulous speech, superb delivery. Enough said. But when he said "there is a stirring across the country" (or something very close to that) I felt compelled to peck out a post. Because I felt stirred, though not in the same way . . . per se. See "There's a Kind of Hush . . . All Over Obama Tonight . . . "

Dallas Lawyer Mom

www.lawyermommusings.blogspot.com

An incredible night

imaginarybinky — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:09:59 -0500

I'm back from the speech, and back from the Rocky Mountain Bloggers Bash. What a night! Phil and I were so thrilled to be there to see this incredible time in history.

I watched John Kerry walk around and give interviews while the generals were on stage. I watched candid moments between the Bidens and Michelle Obama. It was all just incredible.

During the video montage of Barack's life, the entire stadium went silent. The respect and hope was heavy in the air. So much is riding on this election, and Barack showed us just how capable he is of taking that burden upon his shoulders.

Aside from my gushing over the Obamas, here was my celebrity sighting:

Ashley Judd standing outside of the stadium in the throngs of people, just like everyone else. She is TINY. At 5'4", I am a giant compared to her. Heheh.

Thanks for letting me participate (through Suzanne) in this live blog! It's been exciting to share this night with everyone via Twitter and BlogHer.

Cheers,

Sarah Porter

Imaginary Binky

I can't tell you how energized it was inside invesco

Erin Kotecki Vest — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:37:27 -0500

The team and I just got back from the speech. It was unlike anything I have ever seen. Unlike a SuperBowl, a rock concert, ANYTHING. Getting out of the Field was just awful, and despite our media passes we couldn't get a spot on a shuttle or an electrical outlet or line to get you all information.

People were walking in circle not knowing where to go, seniors in wheelchairs waited hours. Getting 70-thousand plus people out of stadium was just DIFFICULT at best.

All that aside.

I'd stand in that line all over again to witness history.

Can't wait to see what the Republicans do next week.

Politics & News Contributing Editor
Queen of Spain

McCain's Speechwriter Must Be Worried

MMarquit — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:34:53 -0500

What an inspiring speech...It even had specifics. I feel strangely hopeful. My gosh, I hope the Dems don't squander this.

It is totally unimaginable that McCain's speechwriters can do as well as Obama's.

If America isn't ready for the hope Obama brought tonight, then maybe we deserve what we get if we put another negative campaigner in.

But let's not find out...

YieldingWealth.com

Obama's speech

Lisa Stone — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:17:56 -0500

Let me express my thanks to the slate of candidates, especially the one who traveled the fartherst: Hillary Rodham Clinton

To President Bill Clinton who made last night the case for change as only he can make it.

To Ted Kennedy, who embodies the spirit of service.

And to the next Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, I thank you.

I am grateful to finish this journey with one of the finest statesmen of our time.

To the love of my life, our next first lady, Michelle Obama.

And to Malia and Sasha, I love you so much and I am so proud of you.

Four years ago, I stood before you and told you my story...

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

BlogHer is non-partisan but our bloggers aren't! Follow our coverage of the 2008 political conventions

Barack Obama video is playing - here's one for single moms

Lisa Stone — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:06:36 -0500

everywhere, regardless of party:

Obama talks about his father: "I met my father once for a month when I was ten. I was probably shaped more by his absence than by his presence."

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

BlogHer is non-partisan but our bloggers aren't! Follow our coverage of the 2008 political conventions

General Clark?

Denise — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:34:34 -0500

Wesley Clark? I thought he wasn't attending? I have Wesley Clark stories! I'll share them some day, heh.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

Joe Biden just introduced

Lisa Stone — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:30:00 -0500

people who have met with Barack Obama: "We're going to hear from a teacher, a trucker, a factory worker, and a mom who hasn't really been involved before."

First up: Roy Gross, Teamsters Local 299, Detroit Michigan

Second up: Monica Early, from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She is invoking viral email about Barack Obama's beliefs. "I'm grateful for that email - it brought me here!"

Third up: Janet Monaco from Florida (via Long Island) is speaking from small biz perspective.

Fourth: Teresa Asenapp from New Mexico

Fifth: Pam from Pittsboro, N.C. "I am a lifelong Republican. Pam from Pittsboro, N.C. "I am a lifelong Republican. I voted for Nixon, Regan, Bush and Bush. But I can't afford four more years. . ."

Sixth: Barney Smith, Indiana

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

BlogHer is non-partisan but our bloggers aren't! Follow our coverage of the 2008 political conventions

Generals and admirals on stage

Lisa Stone — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:20:00 -0500

On stage: Generals Adams, Clark, Gillespie, Harris, General Kennedy, McGuinness, MPeak, Newton, Peterson...okay, I'm unable to keep count.

"We're all here tonight because we know leadership does matter. That's why we support Barack Obama. Obama is the leader the military can trust. Obama is the leader the country needs."

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

BlogHer is non-partisan but our bloggers aren't! Follow our coverage of the 2008 political conventions

Susan Eisenhower is speaking now

Lisa Stone — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:14:00 -0500

Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of Ike and Mamie, wearing Republican Red and endorsing Obama" "We must restore our int'l leadership..."

"Let us restore the hope and bring the change that this nation so desperately needs. Yes we can!"

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

BlogHer is non-partisan but our bloggers aren't! Follow our coverage of the 2008 political conventions

Yes, I second the thank you Suzanne

Lisa Stone — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:00:46 -0500

And thanks @ImaginaryBinky! Also, everyone, Erin Kotecki-Vest tells me the only connection working inside Invesco is her phone, so she's twittering like crazy. If you want to read her and Maria Niles on Twitter you can:

Watch it here on BlogHer (you don't have to be a Twitter member or user to follow their observations): http://www.blogher.com/special-events/election-2008

If you're on Twitter, follow:

Erin - @queenofspain
Maria - @marianiles
BlogHer (me tonight) - @BlogHer

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

BlogHer is non-partisan but our bloggers aren't! Follow our coverage of the 2008 political conventions here.

Live Blog Discussion of Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech

Kim Pearson — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:13:42 -0500

And now we come to the finale. Sen. Barack Obama will mount a podium at the Invesco Field to tell the 70,000 assembled there that he accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for President. His speech is scheduled for 10 pm EST, but I plan to open the live chat an hour early to have a chance to talk about the warm-up events

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (LOCAL)

Remarks
John Kuniholm
Wounded Iraq veteran

Live Performance
Michael McDonald
Singer/songwriter

Remarks
Susan Eisenhower
Granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Retired Generals Tribute
Air Force Maj. Gen. J. Scott Gration (Ret)
Accompanied by additional generals

American Voices Program
Roy Gross
Monica Early
Wes Moore
Janet Lynn Monacco
Nate Fick
Teresa Asenap
Pamela Cash-Roper
Barney Smith

Remarks
The Honorable Dick Durbin
US Senator, Illinois

Will this array of "American voices" dispel concerns about the range of Obama's appeal? Will the tributes from a wounded Iraq veteran and a group of retired general shore up his national security and foreign policy bonafides? And will the plaudits from Susan Eisenhower carry any weight?

The world is watching. Canada's CBC News notes that the Democrats will try to make the capacious stadium seem more intimate. The UK Telegraph says that the speech will bring Obama's "high blown rhetoric" "down to earth." BlackPressUSA.com's editor Hazel Trice Edney called Obama's forthcoming speech "a step closer to the fulfillment of America's dream.

What are you expecting from tonight's speech?