DNC -- Day 2

Not much to report here -- locally, we were under constant steady rain and we lost power shortly before 9pm, until after 2am ('publican conspiracy, perhaps?). Here's what I interpret from the morning shows...
1) HRC gave a good speech, but didn't wax poetic about O the man and why he is particularly qualified to be the next POTUS. Most say this was a ploy for her to remain at arm's length, in the event the O loses the election, which would make it easier for her to jump in again in 2012. Very telling segment on Morning Joe re the interview of the HRC supporter that, when directly asked, still cannot commit to the O. As I said yesterday, this could be the decisive point in the election. A good thing to come out of this is that the HRC supporters are at a cross-roads right now, which gives anyone running a great opportunity to spin their candidacy and viewpoints -- working with a blank slate is always easier than one you have to prime over before painting.
2) Then again, you could say I'm nitpicking. She said she was a proud supporter of the O. She said no way to McCain. She said the lines about, if McCain is elected, we'll see more of the same. She said her supporters should vote for the O. What more do we need? She did what was asked of her. She towed the party line. She voiced her support for the soon-to-be nominee.
3) All are wondering about tonight's speakers: Bill Clinton and Joe Biden. We speculate that Joe will try to reach out to the HRC supporters directly -- their demographics are more similar to his supporters, and I'm sure that had a lot to do with his selection as Veep. We dont' know what the former POTUS will say, and how he will say it. We know he's a gifted orator, but we also know the Kennedy's have resurfaced as power brokers within the party and they are backing the O, which is a major slap to the Clinton's. Bill has a great opportunity to re-establish his identity as the once former Big Dog of the party. Word is the HRC speech was proof-read by the O's staff, but they do not have the speech from Bill. Oh, this is going to be good...
4) How important is foreign policy in this election? The 'publicans are sending over Cindy McCain to Georgia to "oversee" the restructuring post-conflict with Russia. Since when is Cindy a key advisor in matters of foreign policy? Or are the 'publicans looking for any excuse to get more exposure on the evening news? Stay tuned...