Thoughts on The DNC: Night 1

Having had some time to reflect on what was said last night by prominent Democrats in Denver, I've reached a few conclusions about what could happen. First, Nancy Pelosi was not on her game last night. I don't find her to be the best orator in the Party, but she was particularly poor last night until near the end of her speech. Up until Caroline Kennedy came to the podium, the convention was fairly boring and uninspiring. Was that by design so that it would temper Michelle Obama's speech? I don't know. Caroline Kennedy's speech was very warm and effective at rallying some emotion in the base for her ill uncle. I fully expected Senator Kennedy to speak, but I was expecting a little more from it than what was given. Granted, he's going through intensive cancer treatment, so maybe there wasn't a lot to be expected anyway. I would rate his speech as good, but not great. After a series of other speakers, Mrs. Obama finally took the stage. I didn't really know what to expect from her since there had been so many portrayls of her in the media. What I found was a magnificent speech that really put her in the mold of a classic American story. I really think her speech touched a number of people and her children only added effect when Senator Obama appeared on a large screen to greet the people. Was this a rousing success for the Democrats? I think it was a good evening, but Mrs. Obama clearly stole the show. It was not a blow you out of the water evening, but perhaps that was by design. Tonight, with the Clintons speaking, should be very interesting to see. Tonight is the night to let it all out, as they say, for the Dems and get things REALLY under way.