thats great about being able to cover the convention. I'd donate if I were able, but I'm looking for a job myself. It would be great if you could find some veterans of the Iraqi Freedom campaign to talk to. I don't know if many will be there, but after seeing Fahrenheit 9/11, and listening to the vets in that documentary, I'd love to hear some interviews from vets at the Dem convention. Thanks.

Words cannot express how extremely jealous I am of you right now, and if I had any money I would definitely send it your way!

Have fun... and be careful!

Insights about the various Senate races would be of great interest.
If nothing else, that should give you an excuse to talk with Barack Obama. =)

I guess we could allow a dirty rotten Texan into Boston territory if he's supporting a good cause :). Make sure you see the rest of the city - that is, if you can get around. It's going to be a mad house up here.

Congratulations Byron!
Im always telling people to check out your blog,
Your a great writer!
I hope you bring back some good dirt.
Chao!

Yeah, get some good dirt. We'll be able to hear what the convention speakers say so focus on the going ons, talk to some interesting people, get the reactions to speakers and events.

What most Americans see/hear about conventions are 1) the keynote speeches and 2) any platform fights that may be brewing. Plus of course the final, utterly predictable, delegate vote.

I'd like to know - does anything else actually happen at a convention or is the whole thing just a big old party / networking / glad handing / job hunting event?

I'd love for you to cover post-FMA (vote is next week in the Senate) reaction from delegates and elected officials. Also, congressional races around Texas -- delegate reaction and interviews/conversations with candidates & incumbents...would be very cool :)

I look forward to seeing you there, Byron.

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Mike Lowrey
Dean delegate, 4th Wisconsin Cong. District

I know the debate over Iraq may be worn thin, but I would like to know how Kerry plans on handling the situation in Iraq once he becomes president (once he does, not if he does!). We, the United States, can't simply pack up and ship out after completely demolishing the country. While Kerry may be against going to war with Iraq now, he's going to have his plate full when he steps into the White House. What are his plans for Iraq? What is the future of our troops? How will other delegates help Kerry in reorganizing our efforts over there? Does he plan on gaining support from the U.N.? I know Kerry doesn't agree with the way Bush has handled Iraq, but the people want to know how he plans to handle it. What changes will he make to benefit all involved with this major foreign affair?