Democrats open convention

The Democrats have kicked off their party's convention in Denver. Michelle Obama is the featured speaker this evening. However, the story behind the story are the Clintons. While the Democrats are hoping for unity in Denver, Bill Clinton has suggested that the delegates' vote is a personal matter, still holding out hope that the party may somehow nominate Mrs. Clinton. More problematic for Obama is the fact that many of Mrs. Clinton's supporters are adamant about supporting McCain over Obama which could swing the election. Common Sense currently has Obama winning the electoral college 273-265, but that presupposes that Obama carries Colorado, New Mexico, and Iowa. Perhaps if McCain selects someone like Kay Bailey Hutchison, he'll garner more of the women's vote. Selecting Romney might put Michigan and Colorado in play.

There are 71 days until the presidential election. And, it's been 2,740 days since there's been a terrorist attack on US soil. Good day and God bless!