BlogForArizona is hosting three convention delegates from southern Arizona during their time at the DNC convention in Denver: retired Brigadier General John Adams, former Pima County Democratic Chairman Paul Eckerstrom, and activist Patricia Canady. Also joining them in Denver will be Patricia’s daughter Kelly Canady, who also be blogging from the convention here on BlogForArizona. … Read more
Heading to Denver – by Pat Canady It is time to head to Denver for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Being inundated with event invitations, Caucus materials, and Special Interest Group packets, tells me this is going to be a very busy and informative convention. The Arizona Delegation is staying at the Hyatt Regency Tech … Read more
by John Adams Last Wednesday, June 18, in Washington, I had the privilege of joining a group of thirty-seven retired generals and admirals in a meeting with Senator Barack Obama, to discuss national security issues. I entered the meeting with Hope, believing with all my heart that Barack Obama can bring the change our country … Read more
Just want to give a shout out to Tedski at R3 for his selection as Arizona’s floor blogger at the DNC convention! I’m disappointed that my peeps didn’t get the nod (I won’t be able to attend the convention myself), but I’m glad that Ted’s prose stylings and witty insights will be on the job. … Read more
Excerpts from The 1908 Denver Demo Convention, Tom Noel) by PL Canady Before continuing the Convention Highlights, let me introduce myself. My name is Pat Canady and I am retired from a career in Education and being a Small Business Owner. My interest in politics led me to becoming a Democratic Party volunteer starting with … Read more