Convention: Day 1

by: IrvingForObama

Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 08:44 AM CDT

Later, we signed in for our credentials for the day as well as our Texas Delegation Care Package. Some notable items include a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese with the Dem. Donkey on the cover and a t-shirt that says "Every Child Matters, Education Fund."

After breakfast, I joined my friends from the Texas Muslim Caucus, and we hopped the light rail to the AAIP Caucus (Asian American and Pacific Islander). We saw a lot of diversity and spirit at this Caucus.

Then we walked over to the Sheraton to attend the first-ever American Muslim Caucus held during the Dem. National Convention. The speakers were very impressive including Rep. Keith Ellison, our very own Eddie Bernice Johnson, and Gov. Patrick Duvall.  A troop of young Muslim boy scouts with their dads in den leader uniforms performed the flag ceremony. Keith Ellison took the time to mingle with these young boys - it was great to see!  

At the Convention, we were given 4 placards. Each one was passed out before a speaker spoke on a certain theme. For example, "Kennedy" placards before Caroline Kennedy spoke, "One Nation" placards before (R) Rep. Jim Leach spoke, "Common Values, Common Purpose" before Michelle spoke. We were also given vertical signs that read "Michelle".  I don't know how I will bring that one back - but I will!

She was amazing! Her speech moved the audience to tears. But the cherry on top was the younger daughter's innocent spontaneity. I hope that you all get an opportunity to see the speech and Sen. Obama's live video response to it.
After the Convention, we trekked to our shuttle buses on to the Texas Gala. It was nice to see Texas festivities in Denver. The country music and dancing kept the night lively.

Now, having retyped this whole passage after accidentally deleting it the first time, I bid you goodnight! Wish you all were here.

yours truly,

yours truly,
fatema biviji
National Delegate, SD 9
www.irvingforobama.com