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Our Party BlogHave your say about all things democraticAugust 31, 2008JUSTIN WILKINS' DNC CONVENTION BLOG: KEEP IT REAL
[Justin Wilkins is a delegate for Barack Obama to the Democratic Convention in Denver. His blog about the convention will appeared last week on the Chattanooga Times Free Press website. Justin is an MBA graduate from UTC; he is recently a new father. Justin is currently a project manager for Profit Plans LLC.]The speakers on Wednesday included military person after military person. John Hutson, rear admiral, retired, shared his frustration with "arrogance abroad and incompetence at home" then offered that he was a former Republican inspired by Barack Obama's ideals of unity and common purpose. He said he believed Obama will keep our military strong. The most moving part was video of soldiers talking about their experience. Out of that we were challenged to bring change with Obama-Biden. Joe Biden's story was amazing and personal. He was very gracious in complementing John McCain for his work and friendship, but he also highlighted their disagreement on issues. This is a great example of the new kind of politics that absolutely must be embraced. Will the other side go negative? Probably. But I suggest the American people expect that. They don't expect genuine focus on issues. I believe the focus on issues will be the only way to capture the American middle, who desperately are looking for something genuine. Post a Reply... Most Recent Posts: 11/19: Make History Again: Help Us Elect Jim Martin to the U.S. Senate 11/14: John Bailes - "I will not puruse another term as Chairman" 11/11: Thanks to the Hundreds Who Worked 11/11: Celebrating Veterans Day~November 11 11/05: You Did It! You Made History! 11/04: Go Vote! 10/31: NOW FOR OUR FINAL PUSH! WHAT CAN YOU DO? 10/30: Paul Smith on High Voter Turnout: The Economy Has Awakened a Sleeping Giant 10/30: Vote Straight Down the Ticket: Obama, Tuke, Berke, Favors, and Brown 10/29: Watch HCDP's "Call To Vote" Commercial Tonight on CBS, Just Before Obama 10/29: Setting New Records: Over 55,000 Have Voted Early! 10/28: Join Us on Election Night at the Chattanooga Choo Choo 10/27: Message to the Hamilton County Democratic Party from Governor Phil Bredesen 10/27: Paul Smith~One of Our Two 2008 Estes Kefauver Award Winners 10/27: Annie Hall~One of Our Two 2008 Estes Kefauver Award Winners 10/24: Only Takes $5 to Make a Difference 10/23: EARLY VOTING HOURS CHANGE DUE TO HIGH VOTER TURNOUT 10/23: Let's GET OUT THE VOTE in Hamilton County! 10/23: New Links at Hamilton County Democratic Website Help Voters 10/21: More than 350 Attend Estes Kefauver Dinner |
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