A blog by Nicholas Solter about politics and everything else
Posted in Barack Obama, Election 2008, Hillary Clinton, Politics on May 21st, 2008
I voted for Hillary Clinton in my caucus in February, represented her as a delegate to the El Paso county convention in March, and represented her again as a delegate to the Colorado State convention last weekend. But now I think it’s time for her to drop out of the race and let Barack Obama […]
Posted in Colorado State Convention, Uncategorized on May 17th, 2008
I lost my internet connection at the convention, so I’ll post a few more photos now that I’m back home.
Janet Napolitano, governor of Arizona, represented the Obama campaign, giving a rousing speech that worked the crowd well. I wonder if she’s angling for a VP spot.
Here’s another view of the crowd filling the World Arena:
And […]
Posted in Colorado State Convention on May 17th, 2008
2:10 PM
Colorado State Democratic Convention
Colorado Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff spoke about a “new Democratic majority” in Colorado. Here’s what that majority looks like filling the World Arena in Colorado Springs:
Posted in Colorado State Convention on May 17th, 2008
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Colorado Democratic State Convention
Terry McAuliffe represented the Hillary Clinton campaign at the convention. Although he wasn’t particularly inspiring, he handled well the inevitable cheering for Obama by the majority of the delegates present supporting him, emphasizing the need for party unity once the nominee is selected.
Posted in Colorado State Convention on May 17th, 2008
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Colorado Democratic State Convention
Sitting behind me at the convention is Jan Hejtmanek, who is running for the Colorado state house of representative from my district, district 20.
She faces an uphill battle in this overwhelmingly Republican district, but, as the slogan on her pin reads, “Don’t panic! vote Hejtmanek”
Posted in Colorado State Convention on May 17th, 2008
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Colorado State Democratic Convention
Representative Mark Udall, running for United States senate from Colorado, received a rock-star welcome at the Colorado state democratic convention. With lights dimmed and music blaring, he entered from the back and made his way to the podium shaking hands along the way. Here are some photos:
Posted in Colorado State Convention on May 17th, 2008
10:50 AM
Colorado State Democratic Convention
We’ve heard from various Colorado elected officials. State Lieutenant Governor Barbara O’Brien told us that Colorado was only the second state to give women the right to vote (after Wyoming) in 1893.
Here’s a photo of United States Senator Ken Salazar addressing the convention:
Posted in Colorado State Convention on May 17th, 2008
The state convention kicked off with Colorado State Representative Mike Merrifield singing the national anthem. He has quite a nice voice.
Here are some more photos from the convention floor:
Posted in Colorado State Convention on May 17th, 2008
I’m officially “seated” as a delegate on the floor of the state convention, waiting for the proceedings to start. Check-in was much smoother than at the county convention.
Posted in Barack Obama, Colorado State Convention, Election 2008, Hillary Clinton, Politics on May 13th, 2008
I’m pleased to announce that I will be attending the Colorado State Democratic Convention in Colorado Springs next weekend (May 17) as a delegate for Hillary Clinton. Although I’m skeptical of Clinton’s chances of gaining the nomination, I feel morally obligated as an official Clinton delegate to cast my vote for her. In truth, I […]