Excitement was in the air as delegates passed through security lanes today. Soon after convention opened, Senator Arlen Specter addressed the convention. He holds the senior position on the Appropriations Committee. Delegates support healthcare reform with a public option. They cheered as Senator Specter predicted "a very good bill within 60 days" and expressed his support of a robust public option.
Convention business continued through lunch and into the afternoon. Some time after 1pm, it was obvious security for the President had arrived. He is a true orator. His words electrified the crowd. I could never do his words and his style justice. There were television cameras so I believe there will be opportunities for members to view it. He said that healthcare costs have grown three times faster than wages in the past ten years. He pledged support for Healthcare Reform with a public option. He addressed the misinformation and fear mongering being spread in an effort to stop the conversation and the bill.
President Obama spoke in support of the Employee Free Choice Act. He conveyed a deep understanding of how important unions are to maintaining a healthy middle class which is essential to a healthy and successful United States of America.
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