Re-Elect Jim Moeller

August 26, 2008

Dear Friends:

Democratic Convention floor filled to the max!

Day 2 started out a little disappointing. Since I’m not a delegate and I don’t have credentials for every day of the convention (you need new credentials everyday to get into the hall), I have to participate in a daily lottery for extra credentials given to each state delegation in the morning. I lost. So, my mission today is to ask my supporters (labor, GLBT, other elected officials, etc.) to score a hall credential to hear Hillary later tonight. I was her delegate at the county and state level and still think she (and Bill) has a lot to offer this presidential campaign.

After the convention adjourns for the night about 10pm, the Washington Delegation is having it’s big reception at a local hotel so maybe I will spend the day catching up with emails and do some fundraising of my own. BTW, lots of groups have free receptions open to all delegates and guests but there are clearly some organizations that are using this convention opportunity to raise funds. With all the money delegates are spending just to get here it doesn’t seem like a good strategy.

Hillary Clinton as viewed from the nose bleed seats...

1:30pm: Well, I got a hall credential from my friend Ed Cote, DNC National Committeeman! The one and only star tonight was Hillary Rodham Clinton and she was incredible! Her daughter Chelsea introduced her and she spoke about the promise of America that you can be “anything you dream to be”. The place went wild and even though I was in the nose-bleed section, I felt she was talking to me personally.

Tomorrow is VP candidate Sen. Joe Biden and former President Clinton. More stars! BTW, President Clinton was identified as “Hillary’s husband” in the introductory video. :^)

Best,