Democratic Nationional Convention: Bloggers August 25th - August 28th Meet Sam Scott, Jettie Ann Hills, Joel Bergstrom, and Lisa Stager--four Minnesota delegates who will be in the center of the Democratic political party in Denver. The four DFLers will be blogging every day of the convention on a variety of topics, including their experiences in Denver, who they meet, speeches, events and a look into what the Democratic National Convention is all about.

BERGSTROM: The Speech

Well it is hard to think right now. That speech--the whole night--was amazing. I was witness to history...

BERGSTROM: Mile High

The sun is no longer baking us and the prime time Thurs convention has begun. Now on the stage is Al Gore--talking really fast, by the way. And pretty wooden...

BERGSTROM: Going to Mile High Stadium

Am now on the shuttle to Mile High Stadium. Still hard to believe that I'm getting to experience this...

BERGSTROM: The Roll Call

Did you see the roll call vote? Watch CSpan much? Anyway, when it got to Minnesota we were easily the noisiest delegation and got the attention of the cameras for a while...

BERGSTROM: Wednesday Wrap Up

Wow. So much to tell. Yesterday was amazing. Hard to describe it all. Start with Bill. He nailed it...

BERGSTROM: 1964 Convention

At our lunch yesterday Congressman Oberstar told a great story about his first convention--in 1964...

BERGSTROM: Transit

Regarding the transit thing. Our hotel is pretty far from downtown Denver. It hasn't been that big of a problem, though...

BERGSTROM: Day 3

Today we get to vote! My understanding is that first thing after gavel we cast our ballots for endorsement and then they do the roll call of states...

BERGSTROM: About the Partites

Yesterday I saw Charles Barkley in there--not sure the connection there. Also saw Anderson Cooper...

BERGSTROM: Day Two Wrap Up

Whew. Day two done. Hillary crushed her speech--perfect words and amazing delivery. Just what was needed. The talk of a Hillary / Obama division is bunk...

BERGSTROM: A Different Kind of Convention

I had lunch at Morton's courtesy of Cong. Oberstar. Next was a beer with Mayor Chris Coleman of St. Paul, his brother and his staff...

BERGSTROM: The Breakfasts

Each morning all the MN delegates, alternates & guests meet at 7 a.m. (7 a.m.? Good G-d) for breakfast...

BERGSTROM: On Tap for Tuesday

Today we have a lunch with Congressman Oberstar (at Morton's!). Later I'll be checking out a CNN reception inside the security perimiter...

BERGSTROM: Rumors

Rumor is that Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen will be playing on Thurs. Well, slightly more than rumor as Denver TV is reporting it...

BERGSTROM: Wrap Up of Day 1 of the DNC

Jimmy Carter time. What a great post-Presidency legacy. Time to hear from one of the three living former presidents...

BERGSTROM: More Sightings

Just passed Rep. Clyburn in the hall & saw Will I Am...

BERGSTROM: John King and 'The Board'

Easily the coolest moment of my convention so far...I just got to stand at John King's Board and pull up MN...

BERGSTROM: We're Live!

Talked to CNN's John King. Met Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. Also met former Gopher wrestler & WWE Champion Shelton Benjamin...

BERGSTROM: How To Get On TV

A question I frequently heard from friends/family before coming here was, "will you be on tv?"

BERGSTROM: Tough Week

For all the fun and great times I expect to have this week, I have a sneaking suspicion it will end up being one of the least healthy of my life...

BERGSTROM: Convention 'Bar' Debates

If one is a sports fan and spends any time in bars or with friends watching games, debates over sports teams, players, etc. are sure to happen...

BERGSTROM: Who will be this year's best speaker?

I am fascinated by public speaking.  Have been ever since I took it as a class in 10th grade taught by Bud Jensen at Edina High School...

BERGSTROM: On Denver

No question that Colorado is a gorgeous state.  Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak.  The Royal Gorge.  Great Sand Dunes National Park.  The town of Ouray....

BERGSTROM: Going To Denver

It's Sunday the 24th of August and that means I'm finally on my way to Denver for the Democratic National Convention...

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