If Grampy McBush turns on his TV at 8 tonight, he'll get a lesson in dignity

[Amerigo Vespucci]

I know we all have our eyes on Joe, but I think Tammy will be an equal star of the evening.

:patriot:



Iraq War veteran and Democratic Congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth watches election returns with her husband Brian Bolsbey in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, November 7, 2006. Duckworth was co-piloting a Black Hawk helicopter north of Baghdad on November 12, 2004, when an RPG struck the cockpit of her aircraft and exploded. Duckworth lost her race for Congress. (REUTERS/John Gress) November 7, 2006

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (LOCAL)
Remarks
Tammy Duckworth
Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Helicopter pilot and wounded Iraq war veteran

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/wednesdays-convention-sch_n_121736.html

Tammy Duckworth, who lost a bid for Congress in Barack Obama's home state of Illinois in 2006, has become a well-known advocate for veterans and military families.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/aug/14/injured-iraq-war-vet-pay-tribute-service-members-d/