Almanac: At the Capitol

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.