The last couple days working for the New Jersey delegation has been fantastic. Aside from meeting every major politician from the state and the state party chairman, I have been put in contact with several people who have given me insight on my project. Everyone here has been very welcoming and receptive to a college volunteer.
The first night of the convention was deemed by many to be an emotional and inspiring event. The two standout speakers of the evening were in my opinion Michelle Obama and Senator Ted Kennedy. A convention hall (and the NJ delegation watch party) was filled with tearful supporters who were moved by messages that continued to promote the American Dream as well as party unity.
Some political analysts, such as James Carville, believe that the Democratic Party may have wasted the first night of their convention by pressing unity behind Obama and not going on the immediate offensive against Senator John McCain. Given the lackluster poll response from Joe Biden (Gallup has Obama trailing McCain by a statistically insignificant 2 points), the Dems need all the help they can get. We will see if tonight's address from Hillary Clinton can put aside some of the party differences and give Barack Obama the convention he needs.
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