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July 28, 2004

Beyond The Confetti

Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Kerry J. Donley shared his thoughts about the convention so far:

Our delegation, like the whole convention, is united as a Democratic Party. And that is one of the most unique elements of this convention. Democrats are known for representing a variety of different perspectives, but this year we are singular in our focus in electing John Kerry as our next president.

What I think is significant for Virginia Democrats is that, while we are here officially nominating John Kerry, he's actually been campaigning in Virginia, which shows we are in play and we are an important part of the formula of success in the Democratic Party and the John Kerry campaign.

The same excitement we've seen in cities, towns and counties in Virginia is being replayed here in Boston. The excitement of our delegation is unmatched--we have one of the most diverse delegations of all of the states represented here in Boston and with that diversity also comes the enthusiasm that builds the momentum for victory.

What's been particularly notable here have been the messages from Democratic leaders across the nation, from Ted Kennedy to Bill Clinton to Barak Obama, the Senate candidate from Illinois. We have experienced a unified message--a stronger America, respected in the world. That is the theme of this convention, the theme of our campaign, and the theme that will reach voters in Virginia and in the United States. I hope all Virginians share in our enthusiasm about a positive future, a positive direction for our country.

Most voters see the fanfare, the speeches, the balloons and confetti. There's a tremendous amount of work that goes into putting on a national convention. The DNC has done a great job here in Boston, and the staff of the DPVA has worked tirelessly to ensure that the Virginia delegation is taken care of, credentials are delivered, and our events go off without a hitch. It has required a lot of long hours and a lot of hard work. We might be tired now, but we have to keep in mind we have an election to win in November--and that's the next big step.

Posted by laura at July 28, 2004 12:33 PM

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