Telluride Life

Chris Hanson reports from the Democratic National Convention:

So the Democratic National Convention wrapped on Thursday in Denver with Barack Obama accepting his nomination for President of the United States at Invesco Field in Denver. Jeb Berrier attended the festivities while Justin and I spent the day editing our piece for Plum. Justin and I were able to get back to Telluride in time for Obama’s speech, which was inspirational and historic. I loved his line that it’s not about blue states or red states, but about the United States. And that the election is not about Obama himself, but about the people.

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Update from Chris Hanson, who is in Denver covering the Democratic National Convention:

It just hit us so smack dab in the face yesterday. And it’s going to sound sappy, but if you were here in Denver, or have ever been to a political convention, you’d know what I mean when I say that the whole point of coming to a political convention is to get fired up about democracy. It’s just one big pep rally. That’s stating the obvious, right? Sounds sentimental perhaps? But I have to say it from my soapbox this morning, and say it loudly and clearly: we are so lucky to live in a country, in a political system, where your opinion, your voice and your vote is protected and respected.

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