Michelle 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.
Continue ReadingIt is Not About Us
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi spoke to the California Delegation this morning. She beautifully reminds us that this election is about so much more than us: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UShhFio7QYA] Hope you noticed our own Larry Handerhan walk through the middle of it! Off to the LGBT Caucus at noon. More soon…..
Continue ReadingThe Rest of Sunday
There is a lot of pre convention buzz going on. I was fortunate to attend a private briefing with David Plouffe, Senator Obama’s Campaign Manager, and let me tell you – we are going to win this thing. If Sunday was any indication of the party scene, it’s going to be a great week. The [...]
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