I want to explain that I am not at the Democratic Convention, I’m watching on TV like millions of other Americans and posting my impressions. I’ve also been following an exciting and interesting blog by Jennifer Pae, who IS at the convention.
And, here is Hillary Clinton’s speech which I thought was outstanding, if not as unique nor historic as Michelle Obama’s speech yesterday. My feeling watching the speech was that she really is and was a formidable candidate for President. I could have supported her in a different era, but the nation and the world to become the nation and the world we can be with the leadership of Barack Obama.Part 1:
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PUeY8OWlaE[Part 2](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEpfBMOgdsA):
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEpfBMOgdsA[Part 3](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nD-T0NDzm8):
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nD-T0NDzm8I also thought that Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer was very good tonight and certainly worth watching. I'm posting Part 2 instead of Part 1 but both are worth watching.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TrExnz0YowFinally, Virginia's former Governor Mark Warner is the candidate I am supporting and volunteering for in the Virginia Senate race this year. His Keynote speech is viewed by many as an audition to run for President in the future. I heard his speech on the radio and was pleased with the way he framed the choice as one between the past and the future. He introduced the idea of new technology and a need to move into the 21st century. My feeling is that John McCain is the last 20th century presidential candidate we will see in America.
Eric Byler, filmmaker, director of "Charlotte Sometimes," "9500 Liberty," "Tre," and "Americanese"