6:50 P.M.: Hillary puts Obama over the top.Moments ago, she moved for a two-thirds majority vote to suspend the rules and end the roll call vote, in order to nominate Obama by acclamation."With eyes firmly fixed on the future, and in the spirit of unity with the goal of victory," Hillary said, "with faith in our party and our country, let's declare together with one voice right here, right now that Barack Obama is our candidate and he will be our president."Barack Obama has become the first African American in American history to be chosen as the nominee of a major party.6:51 P.M.: Nancy Pelosi announces that Obama accepts the nomination and will deliver his acceptance speech tomorrow night.Video: Hillary puts Obama over the top...
Roll Call Suspended and Barack Obama Nominated by Acclamation.Here is the footage of Hillary Clinton uniting the Democrats, by asking for a suspension of the roll call, and nomination of Barack Obama by acclamation.From MOMocrats…Hillary Clinton came out representing New York minutes ago and proclaimed that her state was giving all of their votes to Senator Obama, then she called for an affirmation to suspend the roll call and vote as one body to support Barack Obama as president. Nancy Pelosi asked for a second, there were hundreds, and she asked for a vote, the house roared, and she announced he is the official nominee of the Democratic party. We’ve made history. The first woman Speaker of the House announced it and the first viable woman candidate for president did her duty for the good of the party and the country. Goose bumps…SEE FULL POST AND MORE VIDEO AT THE CARE2 ELECTION BLOGand at The Political Voices of Women
Hillary Clinton has just taken to the convention floor and moved to end the ceremonial roll call vote, officially nominating Barack Obama for president."With appreciation for the spirit and dedication of all who are gathered here, with eyes firmly fixed on the future," Hillary said, "in the spirit of unity, with the goal of unity, with faith in our party and our country, let's declare together in one voice, right here, right now, that Barack Obama is our candidate and he will be our president."Hillary then formally registered her motion, which then passed as expected, followed by Nancy Pelosi announcing that Obama has informed the convention that he accepts the nomination -- making Obama the first African-American to be nominated by a major party for president.Late Update: Here's the video:
6:50 P.M.: Hillary puts Obama over the top.
Moments ago, she moved for a two-thirds majority vote to suspend the rules and end the roll call vote, in order to nominate Obama by acclamation.
"With eyes firmly fixed on the future, and in the spirit of unity with the goal of victory," Hillary said, "with faith in our party and our country, let's declare together with one voice right here, right now that Barack Obama is our candidate and he will be our president."
Barack Obama has become the first African Am