Are you ready? The closing of the DNC last evening marks the official beginning of the campaign season. Hilary accepted the nomination for president and gave a well articulated speech to the delegates and viewing audience. The critics have not painted her in a good light and were immediately itemizing the shortfalls of her speech and delivery. It appears and though she has developed a tough armor throughout her public career - hoop she can keep it in tact for what lies ahead!
I called the attire for the evening wrong as you can see above. I anticipated red power suit for the acceptance speech. I was ready with the Democrat's 2016 campaign poster for distribution at the convention and mailer post cards to kick off the campaign. Chelsea, Hilary and Bill's daughter who introduced her mother, wore a fire-engine red dress, but Hilary wore a three piece, white pant suit. I don't think I will be changing the party poster.
During both Obama's and Clinton's (Hilary) speech, there was a time when the delegates in the hall could be heard booing. Obama responded quickly with the directive, "....don't boo, vote..." Clinton repeated the same response when delegates booed. Even before the DNC concluded, the emphasis on the importance of voting began.
In the days and weeks ahead we will see many red and blue maps to visually represent the number of votes odds-makers are projecting for both candidates. Perhaps a roller coaster with an elephant and a donkey shifting in the front seat would be an appropriate visual.
So, today is the moment of decision for each of us.....will we be watching the evening news. Will our source of updates be TV, radio, mail, the newspaper, CNN, next door neighbor, golf colleague, or....something else? Who will be exploring residency in Canada and who will circulate flyers for their candidate of choice? Are you registered to vote where you live? Important decisions for an important election year!
The candidates are officially "facing off!" I hope we are ALL ready!!!
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