Monday, August 25, 2008 - 8:23 pm
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar addressed the convention from the big podium. She talked about how her trust and respect for Obama goes back to when they were freshmen together.
We got to stand backstage just feet behind the podium during Klobuchar's speech.
Then we talked to her one on one. I asked the senator how different this felt versus her address to the convention 4 years ago when she was running for office. She said it was a different world to talk about her colleagues Obama and Biden. Speaking of Biden, Klobuchar talked to him on the phone about a visit to Minnesota. Klobuchar concluded by expressing her pride about apparently being the only Minnesotan to speak before the convention.
Monday, August 25, 2008 - 4:03 pm
Vice President Walter Mondale told a breakfast crowd in Denver about the momumental moment ahead of them as they endorse a candidate of color. He recalled when rooms like these were full of white faces.
The crowd of DFL activists seemed to be most excited about Senate candidate Al Franken. He noted that one poll has him close and he needs people to run with him to the finish line.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar expressed a lot of excitement about the Biden pick.
Some of the youngest delegates also hail from the Northstar State including 17 year old David Gilbert Pederson. Northwest Airlines CEO Doug Steenland was also there. And Howard Dean made a surprise stop.
David arrives in Denver for the Democratic National Convention.
David arrives in Denver for the Democratic National Convention
Monday, August 25, 2008 - 7:16 am
The image is just about what you'd expect: guy in a cowboy hat, lots of signs saying welcome, multitudes of media and lots of sunshine. Denver is busy and exciting. Delegates, media a politicians are everywhere. David Gillette's essay on it all is hilarious, check it out! We've seen plenty of Minnesotans too. DFL Party Chair Brian Melendez is pictured below riding on the airport tram with delegate Ralph Remington.
Sen. Mark Dayton was also on our plane and eager to invite everyone to his luncheon. I chatted with Buck Humphrey in the airport. Vice President Mondale was on my crew's flight out and he will be part of the Minnesota breakfast at the delegation hotel this morning. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is on the list of podium speakers this afternoon. So look for more coverage of our Minnesotans in Denver later today!
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