Gov. Paterson speaks to the Convention
A summary of Paterson’s speech
- Came out on stage with his wife and son- the NY delegation goes wild and won’t let him speak, he opens his speech with his usual humor, “Thank you, my time is up.”
- He talks about his blindness and his challenges throughout life in dealing with his disability
- Mentions Michelle’s speech last night and talks about the growing difficulties with the “American promise”
- “If McCain is the answer, then the question must be ridiculous.”
- “Let’s give ‘em [Republicans] four more months and then elect Barack Obama… because Barack Obama will restore prosperity and will make the changes we need to write a new chapter in the story of the promise of America. Thank you very much!”
- NY delegation chants “David, David!” as he exits the stage
Update: Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charlie Rangel of Harlem gave a stirring tribute to the late Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones: “…we will stop this dog-gone immoral war, and we will be able to say thank you Stephanie, thank you Democrats, thank you Senator Obama, thank you America, and thank you God for giving us this great opportunity!”
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