Tuesday's Schedule

Today is going to be busy (der). This morning is a brunch for LGBT delegates being hosted by the Human Rights Campaign and other groups. Openly gay Representatives Barney Frank and Tammy Baldwin are the keynotes. Colorado expects to add to that number with Jared Polis. 

Next is a media panel with Dan Abrams of MSNBC. Gov. Bill Richardson, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Harold Ford are going to go toe-to-toe with Tucker Carlson, Daily Kos Blogger Markos Moulitsas and Dee Dee Myers, former White House press secretary. It should be interesting.

Then it's off to the floor. Sen. Hillary Clinton is the big speaker tonight but Tammy Baldwin will continue the tradition of having one big-name gay speaker. Texas native Cecile Richards (daughter of Ann) from Planned Parenthood is continuing the Richards legacy of Convention speeches and will talk about a woman's right to choose. 

Yesterday on the convention bus I was sitting next to a Clinton staffer who was arranging the Senator's and President's travel plans. He said Pres. Clinton was prepared to speak about the economy but he's speaking on "National Security" night (Wednesday). So expect a security speech with lots of economic statistics. A little inside scoop.

Daily overheard Obama bashing by Clinton supporter: table of buttons, flair had a a watch with Obama's picture on it...hawker "these are $20..." Woman: "I wouldn't give you 20¢."