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So my trip to the DNC was epic ^_^
My aunt got us tickets to see the Governor of Montana Brian Schweitzer, Governor of Arizona Janet Napolitano, and Senator of Colorado Ken Salazar answer questions at the Denver athletic club:
It was really neat.. Afterwards we got to go up and I was able to talk with the two governors; I asked what they suggested I study if I plan on going into politics. Janet said that she had majored in poly sci, but other than that mostly history, public speaking, and to "learn how to read and write." I really liked her ^_^ Schweitzer said to not study poly sci lol, but get into an advanced science and to "Change the world, then run for office."
We went walking down 16th street mall, and there was a huge crowd waiting outside, and supposedly there were a bunch of celebs in a restaurant.. We decided not to wait so went and walked around for a while before coming back, and the crowd was still there so I asked if we could stay. After like 45 minutes Anne Hathaway, Susan Sarandon, DANA DELANY, Spike Lee, and a few more came out. It was pretty cool.
Dana: (in the black tank)
(click to see bigger... my aunt took the first one, and my camera's different I guess :\)
After that, we went down to the MSNBC stage, and it was around 3 so Chris Matthews was there hosting Hardball!!!
Chris was actually a really nice guy. He came down a few times and talked to the crowd
Actually, I stayed at the stage until everything was over- around 11:30. XD But it was so worth it. I don't know how many of you watch MSNBC but it was absolutely amazing being able to see those people that I watch on TV all day. I mean, Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews, Norah O'Donnel, Al Sharpton, Bill Richardson, and RACHEL MADDOW were all there.
Around 10:00 or so Rachel signed a tshirt and threw it into the crowd and I CAUGHT IT:
Lol I was spazzing- my knees were already sore for having been there for 7 hours, but after I caught the shirt my knees were just quaking and I thought I would pass out. And I'm not even mentioning the crazed look on my face lol. I love her :)
But yeah. I went to the convention as my last attempt to warm up to Obama and... Mission accomplished. I am completely sold on him. Watching his speech in that huge crowd at MSNBC just got me. I had tears in my eyes and just... It was so emotional. I didn't know it would be, that much, but I guess I should have known.
And yeah, I didn't get into Invesco or see Hillary or anything. And it would have been really cool to. But I was just happy to be where I was. All people care about around here is whether or not I saw Obama's speech, and they aren't really into it when I say I didn't. But that doesn't make it less of an awesome experience for me.
My support of Hillary has changed. I will never forget her, nor how she affected my personally. And I won't stop loving her for it. But it's time to let go.
And WTF? Sarah Palin? She has NO right to even mention Hillary in her speech. Palin does not even compare to Hillary. And frankly, as a Hillary supporter, I'm offended by McCain's choice of her. This was a strictly political move, and I hope the rest of the USA (especially bitter Hillary supporters) see right through it. I mean, did McCain even think about having this woman take over if something happened to him? (I mean come on, the man's 72) And don't even get me started on her political beliefs. Sheesh.
My aunt got us tickets to see the Governor of Montana Brian Schweitzer, Governor of Arizona Janet Napolitano, and Senator of Colorado Ken Salazar answer questions at the Denver athletic club:
It was really neat.. Afterwards we got to go up and I was able to talk with the two governors; I asked what they suggested I study if I plan on going into politics. Janet said that she had majored in poly sci, but other than that mostly history, public speaking, and to "learn how to read and write." I really liked her ^_^ Schweitzer said to not study poly sci lol, but get into an advanced science and to "Change the world, then run for office."
We went walking down 16th street mall, and there was a huge crowd waiting outside, and supposedly there were a bunch of celebs in a restaurant.. We decided not to wait so went and walked around for a while before coming back, and the crowd was still there so I asked if we could stay. After like 45 minutes Anne Hathaway, Susan Sarandon, DANA DELANY, Spike Lee, and a few more came out. It was pretty cool.
Dana: (in the black tank)
(click to see bigger... my aunt took the first one, and my camera's different I guess :\)
After that, we went down to the MSNBC stage, and it was around 3 so Chris Matthews was there hosting Hardball!!!
Chris was actually a really nice guy. He came down a few times and talked to the crowd
Actually, I stayed at the stage until everything was over- around 11:30. XD But it was so worth it. I don't know how many of you watch MSNBC but it was absolutely amazing being able to see those people that I watch on TV all day. I mean, Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews, Norah O'Donnel, Al Sharpton, Bill Richardson, and RACHEL MADDOW were all there.
Around 10:00 or so Rachel signed a tshirt and threw it into the crowd and I CAUGHT IT:
Lol I was spazzing- my knees were already sore for having been there for 7 hours, but after I caught the shirt my knees were just quaking and I thought I would pass out. And I'm not even mentioning the crazed look on my face lol. I love her :)
But yeah. I went to the convention as my last attempt to warm up to Obama and... Mission accomplished. I am completely sold on him. Watching his speech in that huge crowd at MSNBC just got me. I had tears in my eyes and just... It was so emotional. I didn't know it would be, that much, but I guess I should have known.
And yeah, I didn't get into Invesco or see Hillary or anything. And it would have been really cool to. But I was just happy to be where I was. All people care about around here is whether or not I saw Obama's speech, and they aren't really into it when I say I didn't. But that doesn't make it less of an awesome experience for me.
My support of Hillary has changed. I will never forget her, nor how she affected my personally. And I won't stop loving her for it. But it's time to let go.
And WTF? Sarah Palin? She has NO right to even mention Hillary in her speech. Palin does not even compare to Hillary. And frankly, as a Hillary supporter, I'm offended by McCain's choice of her. This was a strictly political move, and I hope the rest of the USA (especially bitter Hillary supporters) see right through it. I mean, did McCain even think about having this woman take over if something happened to him? (I mean come on, the man's 72) And don't even get me started on her political beliefs. Sheesh.