"Real people" invited to Denver

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Democratic convention to highlight "real people"

Let me clarify that this story is not from the Onion.

The idea is for these "real people," as the campaign calls them, to share personal stories about why they are supporting the Democratic presidential candidate and how they think he will help folks like them and the more than 20 million expected to be watching the convention at home.

[The DNC is] providing airfare, lodging and great seats to watch Obama accept the nomination from a circular stage on the 50-yard line at Invesco Field. The real people and delegates attending their first convention will be among the roughly 300 people sitting directly around the stage.

Professional speechwriters are helping prepare their remarks, timed to about three minutes each. And just like any senator or other VIP speaker, an assigned staff member will oversee their schedules and logistical movements, including media interviews, speech coaching and on-stage rehearsals.

Sure is heartwarming to know the DNC can figure out how to fit a few "real people" in with a stadium full of Democrats.

[Toadman]

CHICAGO (AP) — An Indiana railroader, an Iowa mother and a Michigan truck driver are getting a moment at the Democratic convention to help portray Barack Obama as the people's champion and counter GOP characterizations of him as an out-of-touch celebrity.

Arent recently-married gays, global warmists, feminists and socialists "real people" also who are voting for him? Or would that be preaching to the choir when it is Joe six-pack's" vote he needs? Is 'real people" subject to demographical interpretation?