Series. I just studied that picture. He is truly a pathetic creature... I don't know what to say if that excuse for an American, representing our Republic, ever gets near the White House. Maybe the Christians In Action could have a long distance conversation with him, and change his mind.
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If Teresa Heinz Kerry glances to her right when she speaks from the convention podium tomorrow night, she won't have any trouble spotting some of the same Pennsylvanians who cheered her last night. During convention business, the Pennsylvania delegates will be assembled in one of the prime locations in the front of the hall, just below one of the two speakers' stands. Their rows of lightly padded folding chairs are just behind those of Sen. John Edwards' North Carolina delegation and beside those of the New Mexico contingent.
Slightly more than half of Pennsylvania 207 delegates were elected in the April primary. The balance include members of Congress and party officials and 66 appointed spots determined by Democratic leaders, including Gov. Ed Rendell; state Rep. T.J. Rooney, the state chairman, and the Kerry campaign.
Rooney describes the delegation as "perhaps the most diverse we've ever had."
"We have 28 African-Americans, seven Latinos, five Asian-Americans, and five members of the gay and lesbian community."
The group is less diverse chronologically, however, with the vast majority 40 or older.
The delegation's day begins early, although no one will be taking attendance. Today's breakfast session is scheduled to feature remarks from Rendell and Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is scheduled to speak tomorrow and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean will talk to the group later in the week.
Among local Democrats heading to Boston are Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato, county Controller Mark Flaherty, Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy, former Mayor Sophie Masloff, Recorder of Deeds Eileen Wager, Register of Wills Valerie Roberts and Jury Commissioner Jean Milko.
Labor leaders include William George, president of the state AFL-CIO; AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Rick Bloomingdale; United Steelworkers Vice President Leon Lynch; Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers President Al Fondy; and Jack Shea, president of the Allegheny County Labor Council.