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Tennessee Gal

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17. Best in total that I have ever seen.

Reply to IDemo (Original post)

Thu Sep 6, 2012, 09:26 PM

Sep 2012

Others have had their memorable moments, but I have never seen one produced so well with so many outstanding speakers hitting all the right marks.

I have been watching conventions since 1968. Long time!

My congratulations to the Democratic Party. I am extremely proud!

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Has there been a Democratic Convention that could even approach the speeches we've seen? [View all] IDemo Sep 2012 OP

Not that I can remember. These three days have been chockful of valerief Sep 2012 #1

none in my memory riverbendviewgal Sep 2012 #2

I don't think so. This has been awesome. Whovian Sep 2012 #3

I think they've finally had enough sociopathic Republicon bullshit. polichick Sep 2012 #4

Everyone has been great. Baitball Blogger Sep 2012 #5

They're coming to chew gum and kick ass.. Blue Owl Sep 2012 #6

RFK in 1964. WilliamPitt Sep 2012 #7

Powerful, intelligent, informative, defacto7 Sep 2012 #8

I've been around for a long time to watch national conventions, and.... northoftheborder Sep 2012 #9

Historically 1896 and 1948 come to mind. former9thward Sep 2012 #10

A classic quote from the past would fit nicely now IDemo Sep 2012 #11

Ann and her pal Molly would so enjoy this. nt hifiguy Sep 2012 #20

NEVER! elfin Sep 2012 #12

Best convention I've ever seen. n/t Time Lord Sep 2012 #13

Not for thirty years... not since Reagan nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #14

It takes an entire party to carry Teddy's torch. nt Barack_America Sep 2012 #15

I guess I should have added - "in recent history" IDemo Sep 2012 #16

Best in total that I have ever seen. Tennessee Gal Sep 2012 #17

I will never ever forget Barbara Jordan in 1976, but this convention hifiguy Sep 2012 #18

don't forget this one flobee1 Sep 2012 #19