Meriden Democratic Town Committee Chairwoman Mildred Torres-Ferguson filled out her ballot Wednesday, casting her vote for Sen. Barack Obama.Torres-Ferguson is representing the Fifth Congressional District at the Democratic National Convention this week and was a pledged delegate for Obama.
Connecticut Democratic Committee Chairwoman Nancy DiNardo was in charge of collecting the votes for Connecticut delegates, which were documented on paper ballots and included delegate signatures.
After casting her vote Wednesday, Torres-Ferguson headed to Coors Field for Sen. Christopher Dodd's luncheon, which she labeled a great event. It even included a comedian!
Torres-Ferguson's Wednesday evening was fun, but long and included listening to President Bill Clinton.
"He really captured the entire audience," she said, adding that she thought both Bill Clinton and Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., were sincere in their remarks.
Following official convention festivities was a reception co-sponsored by state House Majority Leader Christopher Donovan, D-Meriden, and state Senate President Pro Tem Donald E. Williams Jr., D-Brooklyn. Early Thursday, she stopped by a party DiNardo was hosting.
"It was like a little Connecticut day," Torres-Ferguson said.
Torres-Ferguson also had a celebrity sighting. She brushed shoulders with actor, comedian and musician Jamie Foxx, but did not ask for an autograph.
"I just kept walking," she said.
Next up is Obama's acceptance speech, and Torres-Ferguson will be at Invesco Field to see it.
- Reported by Amanda Falcone
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