Senator Hillary Clinton just interrupted the nominating process at the DNC to move that Barack Obama be nominated by acclamation. Here's what I could hear of her speech:
"With eyes firmly fixed on the future, in the spirit of unity, with the goal of victory, let’s declare together in one voice right here right now, that Barack Obama is our candidate and he will be our president! Madame Secretary, I move that the convention suspend the procedural rules [...couldn't hear this part] All votes cast by delegates will be counted. I move that Barack Obama be [applause now too loud to hear."
The delegates voted with a chorus of "ayes" to pass Senator Clinton's motion, and Barack Obama is now officially the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. They've moved on to speeches, as the convention hall is abuzz.
From my vantage point, I heard lots of comments along the lines of, "Classy move, Hillary," and, "The best decision."
