Major Speakers:
- Virginia Governor Tim Kaine
- Former Vice President Al Gore
- Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Joe Biden
- Illinois Senior Senator Dick Durbin
- Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama
Musical Performances:
- Jennifer Hudson
- Will.I.Am, John Legend feat. Agape Choir
- Sheryl Crow
- Stevie Wonder
- Michael McDonald
My Final Thoughts: Day 4
Throughout the day 84,000 Americans flooded Mile High Stadium to watch history unfold in its last night. I caught Governor Tim Kaine delivering his support to Obama around mid/late afternoon. It sounded like he was preaching, it wasn't bad at all though. Next I got the chance to watch Al Gore hold it down with his support. Al Gore to me, is probably one of the smartest Politicians I know of. He tackled a lot of issues in America brought up by the Republican Party and then hit the switch to his "bread and butter" the enviorment. Later on Joe Biden came out to fire up the crowd, followed by Senator Dick Durbin to introduce Obama on his acceptance speech. Future President Barack Obama finally gets on stage and that's when the house explodes.
Just to think 8 years ago Barack Obama couldn't even get in the building to watch the Democratic National Convention. He stayed outside and watched the DNC unfold through a Jumbo-tron. Who would've ever thought 8 years later that man standing outside watching the DNC through a television would become the first African American Presidential Nominee. His story lite up the hearts of everyone in the stadium and the people watching on TV. He shared his story of struggle and being raised by a single mother who worked hard and went to school all at the same time. Obama connected with the crowd in such a strong way, you would have to be a complete idiot to not be moved by his story. His story connected with the crowd immediately from the beginning to end. In the middle of his story he incorporated what his plans are for the future of America and also delivered sharp criticism to the John McCain/George Bush policies. I thought his closing was superb, I like when he said....
"This country of ours has more wealth than any nation, but that’s not what makes us rich. We have the most powerful military on Earth, but that’s not what makes us strong. Our universities and our culture are the envy of the world, but that’s not what keeps the world coming to our shores. Instead, it is that American spirit — that American promise — that pushes us forward even when the path is uncertain; that binds us together in spite of our differences; that makes us fix our eye not on what is seen, but what is unseen, that better place around the bend."
Yo, when Obama dropped that jewel right there that's when I said "it's a wrap, this guy has got it in the bag." His speech from beginning to end just connected with everyone in a deep way. It's his message of change and hope that inspires us as a nation to come together and work for a common good. November will be something to remember. History in the making, the first African American President and a President who will establish real change.
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