It's about six hours before Barack Obama makes his historic speech in Invesco Field before an estimated 75,000. There aren't enough words to describe the crackling of excitement in the air. Every news outlet has set up on the field. The Mile High Stadium has been transformed into a city of tents. Even if you are not an Obama supporter you have to give him his props. He won a hard-fought campaign against a formidable opponent and tonight, on the 45th Anniversary of Dr. Martin King's "I Have A Dream" Speech, he will emerge as one of the most important leaders in America.
He won a hard-fought campaign against a formidable opponent and tonight, on the 45th Anniversary of Dr. Martin King's "I Have A Dream" Speech, he will emerge as one of the most important leaders in America.
In four short years, he transformed American politics by harnessing the power of the Internet to connect people from across the country around one theme: change. Tonight, I hope to hear specifics about that change.
This is history in the making. I'm here. How cool is that.
Mary Mitchell is a columnist for the 
I think my 12-year old said it best when he said "it looks like Michelle Obama is about to kill someone".
WOW - the stares that woman can throw out!
Historic night, great delivery, but standard Democrat rhetoric.
Additionally Mary, if the ridiculuous comments of your most recent column are indicative of the future democrat/media complex with a Sen Obama presidency, we are in big trouble and forget about having me continue reading your column or buying the ST:
"He didn't spend his time chastising racist whites or condemning white folks who run the corporations that have helped put America's economy in the toilet."
I saw a great report on immigrants being sworn in as new US citizens. They must have numbered in the several hundreds. Obviously, these folks were grateful to have an opportunity to improve their lives by coming to the US, truly "the last best hope on earth". They would not keep coming by the hundreds of thousands with a "toilet economy". They see opportunity and go for it!!Although overstated, in some way a big portion of native-born US citizens are whiners.
Mary:
The televised nomination acceptance speech by Obama doesn't do it justice. I can only imagine the pride you felt as you were there live and in living color!
Just watching portions of the speech moved me to tears.
I also want to note McCain's commercial acknowledging the historical importance of Obama's speech. What a class act! I was very humbled by McCain's act of decency on tonight.
This country is moving forward as we watch in amazement!
A question.....
Barack Obama has a white Mother so he is only half black therefore is not yours or mine but ours.
there aint no santy claus & there aint no black moses
It's refreshing to have a person(Barack) that has brought excitement and energy to The Democratic party. This excitement is the cause Bush is so unpopular and Obama is like a breath of fresh air. However, I don't believe he's what America need now. America is in debt. Way too many programs too much waste. His policies as articulated so far will make matter worse. The Government(We the people) has to barrow for everything. Barack has no plan to correct this looming crisis. If you think oil is a problem just wait until China will no longer finance our out of control spending. He makes no mention of critial issue such as this but wants to make every one feel good with undeliverable promises. The reality is we are not going to be any better off after he leaves office should he be elected.
The nation debt will be still rising. The government(We the people)can't do everything for every body) Barack is incapable of "Changing" this flaw which will evenually cause the country to collapse.
I was very moved by the events of Thursday night. I watched with my family, several older relatives who were moved to tears. But we couldn't help feeling just a little dissapointed that Sen. Obama actually never acknowledged being the first Black Candidate to accept their party's nomination and he didn't refer to Dr. King by name. We generally give him a pass and understand that he has to distance himself from race to win, but that was the safest environment and best time ever to give us a little nod... and he didn't or worse, felt that he couldn't... and that scares me, greatly.