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 at 10:08:00 AM

Sen. Barack Obama