10:10 - Supporters of the Obama campaign keep hitting the points of "moving" and "inspiring" people. There is little talk about actual policy ... which is supposedly what this forthcoming speech is supposed to clear up.

10:07 - The video has already started emphasizing the "workmanlike" themes. Hopefully the speech won't be as trite, though.

10:02 - The DNC video for Obama ... images of the heartland, Obama with baby photos - the standard politcal images. The video sems to argue implicitly that self-actualization will lead to a superior presidency.

10:02 - Obama is pro-people, according to an interviewee on MSNBC. As opposed to John McCain being ... anti-people?

10:01 - Another "no more Bush" and "turn the page" reference. You really didn't have to watch a full hour to get the message. Just listen to one speaker.

10:00 - Durbin voted in favor of this war he is condemning. But what's new?

10:00 PM - Sounds like Dick Durbin needs a glass of water.