I know that conventions are about fundraising, but this one is clearly about a different kind of fundraising. Clearly the focus this week is on the plight of those in the Gulf states and as a result, each delegation is working hard with various charities to raise money to help those in the greatest need. [...]
Convention Day 1
Well, as a write this my feet are blistered and I am about to collapse. And it is only Day 1. I must learn to pace myself. The day began with a breakfast meeting for all the Illinois delegates in our hotel. There we learned about the logistics and the reduced schedule due to Hurricane [...]
