6 of the 7 Democratic Candidates.

by Olivia Uribe [courtesy of Blog for America]

A narrative of a first time attendee and  my impressions of 6 of the candidates that attended.

2007 Democratic state convention

My first attendance to California's state convention was VERY exciting. (I attended as a press/staff member of Speak Out California.org) When I first got there, like many other attendees new to this type of event, I didn't know where to go. As I walked through the many people ambling in every direction and in complete confusion, I ran into a familiar group, none other than the Campus Democrats of UC Santa Barbara! People walked around some in suits and ties, others in jeans. Although a bit disoriented, I was comfortable when I thought that all the people there were united by the fact that they cared about the future of our lives, state and nation. Even more comforting, was the thought that as democrats, we all have a basic set of values, that while we might disagree on the specifics, we have a similar understanding of the way that America's democracy ought to work, and which priorities ought to be pushed to the forefront of American politics... (read more by clicking title)