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This morning's delegate breakfast featured two outstanding speakers, Rep. Steve Cohen and special surprise guest Sen. Chris Dodd. They both delivered inspiring speeches, and I'll have more on that later.

One of the best moments, though, came at the end. Gray Sasser, saying organized labor is the backbone of the Democratic Party and that every time he asks them for anything they say "Where do you want us, when do you want us, and what can we do?", invited TN AFL-CIO president Jerry Lee to the podium.

Mr. Lee invited all the union people up on stage, and they introduced themselves and a few had some remarks. Harold Woods, husband of Knox Dem Chair Sylvia Woods, was one. Another was, I believe, Sydney Chism of Memphis. Some brief excerpts of their remarks in this video:

In other news, there is excitement in the air as Democrats in Denver prepare for tonight's event at INVESCO Field. Logistics will be a nightmare, though, so wish us luck...