The rest of the session was geared to giving each of the party stars a chance to shine. We saw three South Floridians who were taking on major Republican congresspersons. The Florida delegation cheered them on and promised support.
There was also a lull in proceedings because of the primary election back home. One of the reporters even asked why almost everyone in the delegation had cell phones glued to their ears. It was difficult to pay attention when your mind was obsessed with getting figures from the Supervisor of Elections office in Broward county. We multitasked very well and by the time the Governor of Montana came to the podium, we were throwing around our beach balls and were once again the loudest group in the hall.
Governor Schweitzer of Montana put the excitement back in the room. He had us standing up and yelling for McCain's downfall. By the time Chelsea Clinton came to the mike we were psyched and ready for her mother.
Hillary's speech was terrific. She told us what we needed to hear. She told us that we all needed to unite behind Barack Obama because the alternative would reshape the country in a way that would destroy our way of life forever. We screamed, we cheered, we held up signs, but most of all we realized that it was time to come together for our common goal. We need to elect Barack Obama as the next President of the United States.
Once the session ended, exhausted Florida delegates who had been multitasking all night creeped out of the hall. At that point I reached my convention highlight. I took a picture with gorgeous David Gregory of MSNBC news. What a momento to leave my grandchildren
Tomorrow is another day with another early delegation breakfast. Time to sleep.
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