Odd Man Out

By Zachary T. Baker

As the floor opened, the chair accepted the nominations for Barack Obama first, followed up by Dennis Kucinich, then Hillary Clinton. Remaining nominations for president were Christopher Dodd, Joe Biden, John Edwards, and, lastly, Mike Gravel.

Bill Richardson and his team weren't able to receive enough nominations.

Floyd Wombacher, Biden's campaign manager, led off the nominating speeches in a laid-back, but confident manner.

A very nervous Clinton campaign manager made a last attempt to bring in the necessary delegates to win the presidential nomination.

Mrs. Jackie Dodd, wife of U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd, addressed delegates live from Philadelphia via telephone, but the crowd didn't seem to be swept away by an appreciated, yet long-winded appeal for votes.

Realizing top candidates like Obama, Clinton and Edwards all were more likely to win the nomination. Ken Pederson, the Kucinich campaign manager, told delgates their group was endorsing Clinton.

The Obama campaign marched up in column ranks with a political cadence that was charged with unparallel enthusiasm, telling delegates to "Barack the vote."

Campaigning commenced as managers and their teams hit the floor to win over delegates' votes for the presidential nomination.