It was no surprise to me that Bill Clinton's speech would be excellent.  Heck, I've always wondered why the "great communicator" title wasn't officially passed on from Reagan to Clinton since Clinton is far better at communicating.  But again, Bill was awesome.  It's hard to say who might have been better--Bill or Hillary. 

Then there was John Kerry.  His speech was incredible as well.  What is up with our Democrats?  It feels like everyone is focused and serious about electing Obama. 

And the words are so important because everyone's words are filling me with more and more hope. 

Words do matter.

Hillary was brilliant last night, and Bill was very, very strong tonight.   It's good to have this powerful team on board!   

I hate the talking heads, chattering over the important speeches.  Words do matter, but these guys - not so much!

jane

I had heard that John Legend was debuting a new song at the convention, but I guess I missed it. 

The song is called If You're Out There and it is one of the most inspirational songs I have ever heard.  This should be one of Obama's campaigns songs.  It's available on iTunes.

Hoping for adhesion.   Busy time to be a living, breathing, thinking Democrat.  Door-to- door are listening now. Fellow sufferers at the gaspumps are beginning to maybe doubt rush and savage.    Gather Thursday with neighbors, friends and a Republican or two to watch the continuation of the dream.   There will be a Joyous day in November and a helluva clean-up task the next few years if we seize the present opportunity to take this great nation back.

Be strong.  Be smart. Be active. The page turns Now!

Kerry was fabulous.  I followed him for many years and heard him speak many times.  During the 2004, he seemed to lack passion and heat as he tried to be a statesman at all times.

Last night he said screw it and went after McCain harder then he ever went after W or his minions.  A magnificant, edgy speech where he lampooned the straight talk express as just another train wreck.

Usually Senators don't go after other Senators.  Not this year!

If Kerry had this heat in 2004, we would be talking about his second term.

Kerry would be a great choice for Secretary of State as the Massachusets governor is a Democrat and would appoint another Democrat to take his place.

Bill Clinton was given the foreign affairs topic.  That is a nice topic fro a former President, but it isn't his best topic.  He is at his best when he jumps hard on populist issues.  As much as I dislike both Hillary and Bubba, Bill had the knack of dragging you along with his message.  He didn't do that last night.

all-in-all, a rather lackluster performance.  The primaries are over and it is time to unleash Bubba on the Repubs.

were on full display. This is the Party of all those speakers and all of us as well, and with a small mark on a ballot all of that impressive crew will be working for you to make a better America.

This isn't just about Barack, because it is he that says "we". He will succeed tonight to the extent he makes this election about all of us and the future.

He is the nominee because he has been able to best articulate that message. America is the country where we dream and dare, and make it happen.

The Paul Wellstone formula ... love with just a little carburation of anger at the injustices that still exist leading to action

Be a part. Volunteer. America can turn a page of history in November for as Barack said four years ago in that speech that launched him: "We are one America"

what a country that can be if we are freed from our past to the promise of what can be