Author: Larry Ryckman
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DNC BLOG: Ritter talks about ‘American spirit’
4:44 p.m. DeGette: “We need to protect a woman’s right to choose. … We must stop talking about ending this war in Iraq and just do it!” 4:28 p.m. Ritter: “In the west we have a spirit that is the American spirit.” 3:40 p.m. Scene from stands: woman shading herself from beating sun with coat…
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DNC BLOG: Obama is official nominee
4:50 p.m. Motion carries. It’s official: Obama is the Democrats’ presidential nominee. “Love Train” blares over the loudspeakers. 4:47 p.m. Illinois yields to New York, which is allowed to put Obama over the top for the nomination. Sen. Hillary Clinton moves that Obama be declared the nominee by acclamation. “In the spirit of unity, with…
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DNC BLOG: Delegates eat up Kucinich speech
4:55 p.m. Who knew? In an afternoon of mostly B Team speeches, former presidential candidate Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, had the delegates on their feet cheering with a stirring speech. “Wake up America!” he repeatedly said. Delegates ate it up. 3:55 p.m. New York Gov. David Paterson begins speaking to delegates at the Pepsi Center.…