The excitement surrounding the Democratic National Convention is immediately apparent. Right after one steps through security, a handful of DNC volunteers--many of them youth--clap and shout, greeting the delegates, party officials, even the media. Chants of "Obama! Obama! Obama!" erupt, as the convention goers high five the volunteers or do a little dance to show their support. (Check out the video link on my profile page to see some video of the volunteers welcoming the guests).

We're a couple hours away from when Michelle Obama will address the crowd. It will be interesting to see whether she gets involved in the political fray at all, or whether she sticks to the basics of introducing herself and her husband to the world.

I'll be getting reaction from some of the youth delegates from Utah after the speech.