A behind-the-scenes look at preparation for Obama's magic moment

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==Issue Date: June 2007,

The Speech

When Barack Obama launched into his keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, he was still an obscure state senator from Illinois. By the time he finished 17 minutes later, he had captured the nation's attention and opened the way for a run at the presidency. A behind-the-scenes look at the politicking, plotting, and preparation that went into Obama's breakthrough moment

by David Bernstein==

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[Indyobama]

1. Bump

[NYCGirl]

2. One of the few good things Mary Beth Cahill did for Kerry's campaign was picking

Obama to give that remarkable speech.

[Silence Dogood]

3. I hope this wasn't Obama's 15 min of fame- n/t

[NYCGirl]

4. Obviously, it isn't. We'll be hearing from him for a long time to come. NT

[flpoljunkie]

5. Awesome article! Really intriguing behind the scenes stuff. Must read!