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July 25, 2004

Momentum And McAuliffe

This is my first entry since arriving in Boston, and who knows where to begin. Boston is amazing. As one of our many cab drivers of the day said, "You'll never be more safe than right now."

The flight from Newport News went smoothly, and I was glad to be traveling with rather seasoned national convention goers Marjorie Clark, Abbi Easter and Lynne Cooper. Abbi's son, Ben, a national convention page, was also on the plane, as was Claire Ward, a delegate, and Peter Feddo of the Virginia Young Dems.

We spent a fair amount of time in the staff room, getting ready for the onslaught of delegates in the morning. Lindsey arranged for the staffs of the Virginia and Nebraska state parties to have dinner at a restaurant overlooking Boston Harbor. One big dilemma: Whether to go to the big media party, appropriately named Momentum, at the brand new Boston convention center. I had RSVPd, but we weren't sure Aaron and Elisabeth would be able to get in as well.

We decided to chance it, and ended up making it in without any problems. The hall was decorated with festive lights and tents, a working Ferris wheel, and tables laden with everything from smoked Vidalia onion grits to fountains flowing with chocolate.

Highlight of the party: Stumbling across Terry McAuliffe, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, who was in a gaggle of reporters and supporters in the middle of the room.

Ok, I'll admit it: I love Terry McAuliffe. He is my hero.

Posted by laura at July 25, 2004 12:00 AM

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