When state House Majority Leader Christopher G. Donovan, D-Meriden, called the Record-Journal today, music and the voice of Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean could be heard in the background.They are accepting nominations for Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, Donovan said.
Donovan said he, along with other people from Connecticut, arrived at the convention early today to ensure themselves a seat. With former President Bill Clinton and vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., scheduled to speak, Donovan said a large crowd was expected.
In addition to listening to Bill Clinton, Donovan said he was interested in hearing what Biden has to say.
"I'm anxious to see how he does and to find out more about him," he said.
Donovan's Wednesday included an invitation-only luncheon with Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., at Coors Field -- home of the Colorado Rockies. After the convention, he will co-host an event will state Senate President Pro Tem Donald E. Williams Jr., D-Brooklyn, at the Denver Mariott Tech Center, the hotel where those attending the convention from Connecticut are staying. There will be late snacks for all!
"Reporting from the Democratic National Convention, this is Chris Donovan signing off," the Connecticut House leader said as he hung up the phone.
- Reported by Amanda Falcone
A few minutes later:
Donovan called the Record-Journal to tell reporters to turn on the television. Donovan and Meriden Democratic Town Committee Chairwoman Mildred Torres-Ferguson could be spotted on C-SPAN as Connecticut announced its votes -- 38 for Obama; 21 for Clinton.
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