Convention Update
Yesterday was old-timers day at the convention, as assorted former Democratic presidents, vice presidents, first ladies, White House gardeners, etc. came up to the podium one at a time and gave rousing speeches to the crowds, some - such as Al Gore - appearing almost lifelike. Of course the big star of the evening was Bill Clinton, who one day hopes to become First Gentleman, and once again enjoy all the perks and privileges of living in the White House, but this time without any responsibility.

As for outside the Fleet Center, the traffic nightmare that everyone predicted did not come true. Mostly due to the fact that you couldn't convince this many people to stay home or leave the area even if Boston was in direct line of a Category 5 hurricane. This made it almost impossible for the protesters to disrupt anyone, who spent most of the day basically protesting to each other. By the late afternoon, some discouraged protesters voluntarily went inside the protest cage, where water and free kibble was provided.

In other convention-related news, Teresa Heinz Kerry told a group of inner-city school children from Philadelphia to "Shove it."

Sen. John Kerry, was back on the campaign trail in Florida after recapturing Sen. John Glenn, who failed in his attempt to escape at Fenway Park the night before. No word yet on when, if ever, John Glenn will be released.