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Convention Update

Posted by: Rep. Phil Hare on August 26, 2008 at 12:36PM EST

Whew! I haven't even been here for 48 hours and I feel like there is so much to tell you.

Last night, Michelle Obama gave a wonderful speech about her and Barack's life together. She will make an outstanding First Lady. It was great to see the Obama daughters up on stage. Young people like that remind me what is at stake in this election.

The highlight of the night for me was a speech by one of my heroes, Senator Ted Kennedy. As some of you may know, Senator Kennedy is suffering from brain cancer. We were expected to watch a video message from him. But to our surprise he was here in Denver. His speech last night was inspirational. There is no better friend of working men and women than Senator Kennedy.

Afterwards, I attended a great reception with Senator Dick Durbin and Congressman Rahm Emanuel.

This morning, I addressed the Illinois Delegation breakfast to talk about the importance of standing up for American workers and veterans.

Tonight, Senator Hillary Clinton will address the convention and help unite the Democratic Party as we work to elect Senator Obama in November.

I very much look forward to her address.

It's hard to believe how many people are here for this convention. Getting into the Pepsi Center (convention hall) was even tough.

It shows me what great enthusiasm there is for our candidate and our party.

Now I'm off to a lunch honoring LGBT delegates and to give a speech before several international unions.

Look forward to checking in soon.

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Posted by: Anne-Marie Hislop on August 26, 2008 1:47PM EST

Thanks for taking the time.
Teddy looked great - a bit of the old fire is still there.

Posted by: Red Communist Idea Guy on August 26, 2008 3:32PM EST

International unions? Please explain.

Posted by: Anne-Marie Hislop on August 26, 2008 7:14PM EST

Doesn't IBEW stand for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers? (I dated one for a while). So, I would guess that there are also some other unions that go beyond our boarders.

Posted by: Red Communist Idea Guy on August 26, 2008 7:43PM EST

Perhaps Mr. Hare could explain for himself Anne, but if you can name some IBEW locals in other countries please do so.

Posted by: Mayor Melissa on August 27, 2008 6:21AM EST

Thanks for the update, Phil! I'm 8 hours ahead of Denver time here in Vienna, so I'm missing all the live broadcasts.

Posted by: Red Communist Idea Guy on August 27, 2008 8:53AM EST

Did I catch a U.S. representative in a big fat lie? Woohoo!!!

Posted by: Anne-Marie Hislop on August 27, 2008 1:33PM EST

IBEW is at least USA, Canada, Caribbian, Panama Canal Zone (which makes it international)
http://www.ibew.org/IBEW/directory/states/D1_Outside.asp

Posted by: Red Communist Idea Guy on August 27, 2008 7:57PM EST

Anne-Marie. I don't think your catching on. I was hoping Mr. Hare would explain himself, and as you can see we are still waiting. If he is addressing "several international unions," it's only fair that he should be able to identify some or all of them. It should be quite easy, unless he has something to hide or he is lying. Lets give him another day or so, and then I will explain some "international union" things to you.

Posted by: Atlas slugs on August 27, 2008 10:11PM EST

T's Whew alright, cause something smells... oh it is the Obama bin Biden (I love that term so I stole it) bitter convention, Good luck you lefties, your gonna need it!

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