Last night's opening ceremonies in Denver have been generally well received beyond the Rocky Mountain state - from Senator Kennedy's "surprise" appearance to Michelle Obama's first-ever prime time speech.
The message for the week appears to be "values." Specifically, Senator Obama's campaign wants to reassure voters that he shares their values and has a similar background to that of the average American. Various polls - some as early as last year - have shown that voters believe that they do not have much in common with the Democratic nominee.
Mrs. Obama's speech hit that message effectively as she told of her relationship with her husband and the future that they hope for their children - and all children in our country. That their family is just like any other American family, with similar dreams and challenges.
And now, on to Day 2...













