It's exciting to be from Alaska! Everyone is excited abt AK!!!

Check out our future V.P.'s acceptance/introduction video to us - he mentions Alaska!

Today:

THE 2008 CONVENTION:
Americans Gathering to Change the Course of a Nation

Prominent Republicans Former Congressman Jim Leach and Fairbanks Mayor Jim Whitaker to Speak at 2008 Democratic National Convention

DENVER – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America campaign announced today that two prominent Republicans will address the Democratic National Convention on Monday, August 25, 2008 and Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Former United States Congressman Jim Leach and Fairbanks Alaska Mayor Jim Whitaker will speak about Barack Obama's record of bringing Republicans, Independents and Democrats together to bring change and his vision for unifying our country.

Former Congressman Jim Leach will speak on Monday, August 25, 2008. The opening night of the Convention, themed as "One Nation", will highlight Barack Obama's life story, his commitment to change, and the voices of Americans calling for a new direction for this country. Michelle Obama will be the keynote speaker on Monday night and the Convention will feature a video tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

Fairbanks Mayor Jim Whitaker will speak on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Tuesday night, themed as “Renewing America’s Promise” will focus on Americans’ concerns about the economy, rising healthcare costs and the need to expand educational opportunities for all. United States Senator Hillary Clinton will be the keynote speaker on Tuesday night.

Former United States Congressman Jim Leach represented southeastern Iowa in the US Congress from 1977-2007 and earned a reputation as one of the most respected foreign policy experts in Washington. Jim Whitaker is the Mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska. Leach and Whitaker endorsed Barack Obama earlier this month.

Everyone I talk to (and y'all know I talk to a lot of folks) is thrilled about Alaska's chance to vote Dem and Go Obama this election! The seating of our delegation on the floor reflects that. We are seated close by to the action up front due to our 100% carbon offset Green Delegation status (thanks for all of those who helped fund that venture!), but the powers that be have seated us right in view of the main Fox News cameras we found out this A.M. So, watch out for us! :)

Since our delegation is so small, we will be working hard to share the floor between our delegates, alternates and pages, something I don't know if bigger delegations can do logistically.

Alaskans, if you are in Denver, contact us to come to our open to the Alaskan Public Delegation Morning meetings! This morning we had the National Organizing Director of the AFL-CIO, Stewart Acuff, come give us a rousing speech and answer many questions:



And we also had the Obama Campaign's Energy Policy Director come to listen to our concerns, answer questions, and unveil the latest in Campaign Energy Policy and SPORTSMEN Policy! I will post these soon so you can read it, but here is a picture preview of the Sportsman Policy: (coming soon, won't load at the moment, sorry!)

Last night we went to the opening party, a celebration honoring Katrina victims. Very fun, but I have to guess that the shrimp in the gumbo was farmed...

Also went to a PACKED Young Democrats Event, great fun to meet people, and so great to see the strong numbers and diversity of us youth here!