Live Blogging the Nomination
Delegates are gathering in Bridgeport to nominate Congressman Himes to run for another term representing Connecticut's 4th District.
- 7:55 - Motion to adjourn made and accepted - delegates signing up to start the hard work of the campaign.
- 7:44 - Representative Bruce Morris of Norwalk offers closing remarks - urges delegates to get out and help make sure Congressman Himes is re-elected.
- 7:42 -Noting the location of the the convention (Bridgeport Central High), Jim urges reinvestment in public schools, and cites the Pell Grant expansion included with Health Care Reform as a key investment in our kids pursuit of higher education and America's future. Read Jim's full acceptance speech.
- 7:40 - Getting the crowd fired up about Connecticut's future, Jim is pleased the House has led on an energy and environmental plan, and commits to helping to drive green jobs.
- 7:37 - Jim discusses his pride in supporting healthcare reform and helping to craft financial regulatory reform.
- 7:33 - Jim thanks delegates and speaks about the challenges and accomplishments of his first 18 months in office - led by the 2 million jobs preserved thanks to the Recovery Act - "We will not rest"until all have jobs.
- 7:31 - Jim Himes nominated by acclamation.
- 7:25 - Anna Duleep, teacher of Norwalk seconds the nomination
- 7:20 - Bridgeport State Senator Gomes nominates Congressman Himes - delegates cheer loudly, led by huge turn-out from Bridgeport and Norwalk.
- 7:05 - Temporary Secretary Don Clemons elected
- 7:00 - Jim's daughters lead the delegates in saying the Pledge of Allegiancet
- 6:58 - Bill Finch, Mayor of Bridgeport speaking - introduces Jim's wife and daughterst
- 6:52 - Congressman Himes just arrived
- 6:40 - Looking around the room at the very diverse crowd - makes one proud to be a member of a truly big tent party
- 6:30 - The convention is officially starting - looks like about 1/2 the delegates are here already...
- 6:00 - Am told 150 delegates expected.
- 4:50 - Just arrived at Bridgeport's Central High to help set-up for the 4th district nominating convention. Lamenting lack of wi-fi - our kids deserve modern infrastructure.
| Posted by Mark on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 3:43pm