"Sen. Barack Obama" Posts
SEIU Delegates Celebrate
I just thought I'd share one of my favorite
images taken during Barack Obama's speech to SEIU delegates and guests this morning. It pretty much sums up the mood on the floor. You can watch the full video on
UStream.tv.
Posted By: Jess Kutch on 6/4/2008 1:14:00 PM
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Fired Up! Ready to Go!
I've returned to my post on the Convention floor (literally—I'm on the carpet). We just finished watching a fantastic video montage on Obama's life story, narrated by various SEIU leaders, member activists, friends and allies.
The film included Local 1 President Tom Balanoff and SEIU Field Director Madeline Talbott, who reflected on a pivotal moment in Obama's national political career—his
speech at the Democratic National Committee Convention in 2004. Watching a clip of that speech here, in San Juan, with thousands of dedicated SEIU members and progressive allies, helped bring home Obama's message of uniting together for change.
The film ended with Obama leading members at the
2007 MPAC in a familiar chant for SEIU delegates: "Fired up! Ready to go!" Within seconds, delegates on the floor joined in, jumping to their feet, chanting and clapping in thunderous unison.
Posted By: Jess Kutch on 6/4/2008 10:08:00 AM
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Awaiting Obama
SEIU members are decked out in their SEIU Obama t-shirts today, awaiting the live feed of Sen. Barack Obama to the SEIU Convention this morning. News of Obama's clinching of the Democratic nomination spread quickly through the crowds last night, and was the topic of conversation on my bus ride to and from the hotel.
Adding to the anticipation of Obama's arrival, the front page of local
San Juan Star featured Obama's nomination victory speech.
You can tune in to Sen. Barack Obama's speech, streaming live on the web, at
www.seiu2008.org.
Posted By: Jess Kutch on 6/4/2008 8:45:00 AM
Sen. Barack Obama