Credentials Committee, and More

Today was the Credentials Committee meeting, the last Standing Committee stop before the
Convention gavels in at 3pm MST on Monday. This Committee is responsible for resolving all the credentials challenges not previously handled by the Rules and Bylaws Committee of the DNC (RBC).

I'm sure most people turned in for the late May meeting of the RBC which determined the delegations of Michigan and Florida should be penalized for violating the party rules of when they could have their primary/caucuses. The Committee decided today, in the interest of party unity and "one person one vote" that the entire Michigan and Florida delegations would be seated with full votes. The word on the street is that Ms. Clinton will "release" her delegates on Wednesday evening, which is historically when other presidential contenders have done the same. The "roll call" for the Convention is Wednesday evening, I believe.

Tonight's big social events were a fundraiser for Katrina victims, sponsored by assorted Louisiana interests, and a celebration of Blue Dog Democrats. The tempo has definitely picked up in the city from even 24 hours ago.

Little talk one way or the other on Biden. I think for many it was a foregone conclusion, and a positive one. The most enthusiastic response I have gotten is from some very proud Delaware delegates!!