3:00 PM (local) -- The gavel is about to come down on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
Tonight's speakers will focus on Barack's plan to secure America's future through a new, tough foreign policy that isn't beholden to either party. Instead, Barack and Joe Biden offer a strong, smart, American foreign policy that makes us more secure at home and advances our interests in the world.
The speakers tonight come from all walks of life, but they all share Barack's vision of making America stronger and safer. We'll continue to highlight the voices of people who have empowered this campaign - regular Americans from across the country. They know that John McCain will only bring more of the same failed foreign policy that has left us isolated in the world and they're joining with Barack in calling for change.
The highlight of the evening will of course be Senator Joe Biden's acceptance of the Democratic Party's nomination for Vice President. Joe brings to the ticket both his incredible experience with foreign policy gained as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and his down-to-earth working-class roots from his Irish Catholic upbringing in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He'll share his personal journey with the American people, and explain how Barack Obama has demonstrated the judgment we need in our Commander-in-Chief.
Also speaking this evening is former President Bill Clinton, who will discuss the success brought by his term in office and the stark choice that Americans now face: Barack Obama's new, stronger foreign policy, or four more years of George W. Bush in the guise of John McCain.
Tonight is, like the last two nights, a different kind of convention. America will hear from a former President to average citizens struggling just to get by.
3:37 PM (local) -- Just a moment ago, Michael Wilson of Florida stood before the assembled delegates to nominate Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States of America. A lifelong Republican and Air Force medic, he is a veteran of the war in Iraq. Mike is inspired by Senator Obama's courage, sound judgement, and determination to restore our country's standing in the world. Michael believes that Barack Obama reflects "what America is, and what America needs."
In September of last year, Michael shared a meal with Barack in Nashua, New Hampshire.
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