Democrats off to slow start

After a very slow start to their convention today, Senator Ted Kennedy inspired the faithful like only he can. Ignoring doctor's orders to stay away from the convention because of his frail immune system as a result of his cancer treatment, Kennedy gave a great speech. For a brief moment, it was 1980 once again when he challenged then sitting-President Jimmy Carter for his party's nomination. "For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die". Unlike Obama, Kennedy is a liberal with substance. Common Sense hopes the venerable Senator from Massachusetts is on the floor of the Senate when the 111th Congress convenes in January...Twenty nine percent of Democrats polled think Senator Clinton should have been Obama's choice for VP...Speaking of Mrs. Clinton, she'll release her delegates to Obama on Wednesday after her name is placed in nomination...In terms of delegate diversity, 50.1% of the delegates at the Democrat convention are women...Joe Biden's son, Hunter, is a Washington, DC lobbyist. As such, he cannot donate to the campaign since the Obama camp does not accept donations from federal lobbyists...Go to notready08.com for the Republican National Committee's take on the Democrats...The McCain camp's negative ads over the last few weeks have had an impact on the race. Obama has blown essentially a 15 point lead and is now in a dead heat with McCain in most polls. Obama has an opportunity this week to refocus his message and gain back the traction he's lost in August...In an effort to unite the party, the Democrats, at the behest of Obama, have reinstated the full Florida and Michigan delegations. I wonder what Mrs. Clinton thinks about that? Finally, if John McCain loses to Obama, look for a Portman/Jindal ticket in 2012.