Governor Mark Warner is speaking. Lieutenant governor john garamendi is two seats over, jeff Bleich (California co chair of Obama campaign) right next to me. Laura Chick, controller for city of los angeles two rows up. Fabian nunez sitting in front of me. Best news is that I am also sitting with Tina lee and [...]
Continue ReadingTonight is all about celebrating the anniversary of the women’s right to vote. So sorry about all the technical difficulties. Some great speakers include: Cecile Richards, daughter of Ann Richards, is President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She continues to carry the torch and a sweet moment occurred when she introduced her daughter. Women [...]
Continue ReadingMichelle Obama Attends HRC Luncheon
That’s right – the next First Lady at the Human Rights Campaign Luncheon for LGBT delegates. I went with my good friend john Newsome. Unfortunately, need to get to the convention to see the festivities, but will upload more tonight. The best quote: Discrimination has no place in a country founded on the premise of [...]
Continue ReadingThe First Night
I have to tell you – I had no idea actually being on the floor would make a difference. We talk so much about how you can see things on television…..and those of you who’ve known me for awhile know how much I have adored politics since I was a kid. It was all that [...]
Continue ReadingLGBT Caucus
Some of you may or may not know that I co-chaired California’s LGBT Caucus for 8 years, so I knew going to the national LGBT Caucus would be inspirational as a first time national delegate. And it was. As I understand it (courtesy of Steve Aronowitz), only 30 delegates represented us at the 2004 convention. [...]
Continue ReadingStraw Hats
So glad I listened to my instinct and didn’t wear one. May have to take a few mood shots later. Congresswoman Eshoo is sitting behind me. So is Congressman George Miller. Pictures to follow. My buddy Malia Cohen is sitting next to me.
Continue ReadingFrom The Floor
It took everyone an hour plus to get here. Completely worth it once inside. This is a dream come true. Just saw Governor Duval Patrick and Congressman Barney Frank. They have put all the future blue states on the floor. California is right next to CNN and other major media news outlets. More later.
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