Barack Obama's official nomination as the Democratic candidate for president was anticipated, but the way in which it occurred surprised many. While the roll call ("The great state of Wherever proudly casts XX votes for Senator Hillary Clinton and XX votes for Senator Barack Obama"), Clinton, accompanied by her New York colleague Senator Chuck Schumer entered the floor of the Democratic National Convention to join the New York delegation. There, in a gracious speech, she moved to suspend the rules and nominate Barack Obama by acclamation.
The evening was highlighted by some of the party's and the nation's best speakers and most highly regarded leaders. This Who's Who included former Secretary of State Madeleine Allbright, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, present Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid, Evan Bayh, Senator John Kerry, Governor Bill Richardson and former President Bill Clinton, who spoke to honor both his wife's candidacy and to support Barack Obama's. The final scheduled speaker, Senator Joseph Biden and vice presidential nominee, was joined at the end by Senator Barack Obama, Democratic candidate for president. But you don't need me to tell you what you have seen on television or read in the paper. But I can offer you a few more images of people I had a chance to snap at the Pepsi Center today (some up close for the second time).
Ralph Nader being interviewed:
Former President Bill Clinton:
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi:
Senator Joseph Biden:
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