I will be honest.  I did not listen much to Joe Biden in the primary.  But I do know that Justin talked a lot about what a great candidate he was.  So I was curious to hear what he would have to say on Wednesday night at the convention.

 Biden did not sit back and spout pleasantries regarding the campaign though.  He did a good job of showing the errors in McCain's perspective and in pointing out McCain's weaknesses.  He spoke to the crowd and all the attendees were at full attention.  I will say it -- I was impressed. 

 I was not sure who Obama was going to pick for his Veep, but after listening to Biden on Wednesday I am convinced that it was the best choice.  Especially after hearing McCain's choice.  If I were interviewing at a firm and made a comment about not knowing what a lawyer does, I am pretty sure I would not get the job.  Sarah Palin said that she did not know what a Vice President does, and that she is not sure that its a better job than her current job as Governor.  I think we should extend the same law firm treatment to her.

 On another note, watching the role call on Wednesday was a completely moving experience.  I sat in my seat waiting to see how the supposed Hillary-Obama delegate "tensions" would play out.  In the end, it was a noble gesture by the Illinois delegation that captured the sentiment of unity present through the week.  It is usually the privilege of the candidate's home state to cast the nominating votes.  In an unprecedented gesture, the Illinois delegation deferred their vote to the great state of New York, where Hillary Clinton herself cast the nominating vote for Barack Obama and then moved for a suspension of rules to nominate without further votes.  Anyone who says that there is tension is just plain foolish.  Had they been in the convention hall that night, they would have seen just how wrong they were about any tensions.  In fact, this whole week has been an amazing show of unity in the party.