I have barely posted since it was over, because I was so wiped out from it all! I partied every night, barely got any sleep, made it to every event I could during the day, and yelled my heart out during the speeches. I almost totally lost my voice by Sunday. I slept half the day Sunday, but had to go out and buy a new A/C window unit, and I somehow managed to pick out the one that was the biggest pain in the ass to install. So, I fell asleep right after installing it. Anyway, it's been fun reading everyone else's reports!:-)
Dennis K ROCKED! My district caucus went very smoothly. We had done a lot in advance, so we didn't have too much to do by Friday. Other than electing delegates, SDEC, etc. I went to the Democracy for Texas caucus, and David Van Os spoke there. He was terrific!!! I always enjoy his speeches, but he was REALLY on fire this time. (He must have been like that at several events Friday, because by Friday night, he was starting to sound pretty hoarse!) I had signed up last week to be one of his grassroots organizers (you commit to helping raise at least $250, and they send you a packet with bumper stickers, donation envelopes, lit, etc), and after hearing him again, it just really made me happy to be a part of it.
If anyone would like me to send them a Van Os bumper sticker, send me a donation, to help me meet my goal, and I'll put one in the mail!:-) You can check him out at
http://www.vanosforsupremecourt.com/Richard Morrison, was EVERYWHERE! I swear, he must have been cloned or something, because he seemed to make it to every event I attended and still had time to schmooze the crowd everytime I turned around! People seem to be really excited at the prospect of a good candidate challenging Tom DeLay. The Morrison volunteer brigade was out in full force. I was a delegate, but I ran by the booth several times to hang out.
Overall, I felt like the convention was really great... very motivating, and very positive. It was also really nice to see so many people I met through the Dean campaign again, and to meet my fellow Texas DUers.