Over 300 days of sunny skies

By Mark Thrun. Some Republicans had been praying for rain for the Democratic Convention, but the week could not have started better as Governor Ritter welcomed the Colorado delegation and guests for a convention kick-off brunch under beautiful, sunny, Colorado skies this morning.

Guests were treated to food and drink as they mingled in the gardens of the Governor's mansion. On hand to inaugurate the week was much of the Democratic National Convention host committee. Elbra Wedgeworth, the woman behind the convention dream, seemed to revel in the moment as the event that had taken so long to plan began to come to fruition.

Senator Ken Salazar and Representative Diana DeGette each took their turn welcoming delegates and supporters to Denver.

But it was the emcee who seemed to be having the most fun. Colorado Dems Chair Pat Waak helped lead local Democrats through one of the most contentious and widely participated in primary seasons in memory. I suspect she will not be resting until Friday, and by that time, she will have earned it. Given the fall races though, she will not truly be able to put her feet up until November.

Although the reception this morning was limited to the Colorado delegation, an event at Elitch's last evening welcomed the many media representatives, and an event this evening at Bar Standard will welcome those delegates able to stay out later than I.

In the meantime, though the welcomes continue this evening with an official delegate welcome reception, I look forward to the real work that begins in earnest tomorrow.

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