With election season in full throttle, the Democratic National Committee met last week in Vienna, Virginia to prepare for the upcoming months. The meeting, just a short Metro ride from GW, attracted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and presidential candidates John Edwards, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Dennis Kucinich and Bill Richardson – each of whom addressed dozens of spectators, 400 delegates and over 250 members of the national and international press. Most of the candidates spoke on the same issues including unemployment, ethics, healthcare, education and the war in Iraq.During the meeting, former senator John Edwards declared, “America needs a fighter.” Obama proclaimed, “Our moment is now.” Kucinich touted workers rights, Richardson demanded the creation of more jobs, and Senator Biden practically asked for the nomination saying, “I can’t wait for that fight, I can’t wait to debate Romney, or Thompson, I can hardly wait for Rudy. I want it. I relish it. And I will win it.”
Senator Hillary Clinton was preparing to speak inside the Sheraton premiere, but was whisked away by Secret Service agents following a bomb threat in her New Hampshire campaign office. Senator Chris Dodd was campaigning in Iowa.
The meeting lasted all weekend and hosted meetings, caucuses, forums and activities to prepare the delegates for the road ahead.
Below is a clip from an impromptu speech by Senator Barack Obama.
- Jesse Regis
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