Vice Presidential Nominee Joe Biden just sent out this email...

Amanda --

A few hours ago, Barack Obama was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for president of the United States.

And just a few moments ago, I accepted our party's nomination for vice president.

I made my case to everyone watching -- Barack Obama will secure America at home and restore our reputation abroad. And John McCain will only extend the failed policies of George Bush.

But this isn't my moment. It's all of ours.

And the fight ahead will be like nothing you've ever seen.

The stakes couldn't be higher, and Barack and I need your help right now.

Please make a donation now and support this campaign to bring the change we need:

https://donate.barackobama.com/tonight

Thank you for making this possible,

Joe

Earlier today at the Convention, veteran and former "Dinner with Barack" guest Michael Wilson puts Barack Obama's name into nomination as the Democratic nominee. Watch the video below...

In this election, Latinos are an important constituency group, and Barack Obama is firmly committed to the issues that are important to the Latino community. Take a moment and watch this video. It highlights the efforts of Latinos around the country in building our grassroots movement.

8:22 PM (local) -- The biggest moment of the night is about to happen: Senator Joe Biden will step up to the podium any minute to accept the Democratic Party's nomination to be Vice President of the United States. Joe is considered by many to be the most knowledgeable foreign policy expert in the U.S. Senate. A vocal critic of George Bush's mishandling of the war in Iraq, Joe's international stature will help Barack restore our standing and reputation in the world.

He'll talk about his journey from working class Scranton to the Senate - a journey that he took without ever forgetting his roots and the struggle that working families face. Senator Biden will also explain who Barack won't just repair the damage of the last eight years, but will stand with the middle class on every issue form jobs and wages to health care and retirement savings.

Joe's speech is one you're not going to want to miss.

7:45 PM (local) -- Bill Clinton just electrified the convention with his full-throated endorsement of Barack Obama and his plan to restore our standing in the world. Bill made it clear that Barack is "ready to lead," and "ready to be President." We've got a lot more coming up tonight, make sure you stay tuned to the blog and the convention.

6:58 PM (local) -- A few minutes from now, former President Bill Clinton will deliver an address to the assembled delegates and Americans everywhere. One of the most beloved figures in American politics, Bill Clinton presided over an incredibly prosperous decade in American history. He also knows full well the challenges and choices that face our nation's chief executive. President Clinton will talk about why Barack Obama is the right person to lead America.

As president, Bill Clinton helped grow the middle class, and lifted millions out of poverty. The years of his presidency were marked by peace and prosperity. President Clinton knows well what's at stake in this election, and he's going to make America's choice very clear.

He'll lay out the choice we face on foreign policy: Barack Obama's plan to responsibly end the war in Iraq and finish the fight in Afghanistan, or John McCain's plan to stay in Iraq indefinitely.

If you haven't been watching the convention yet, now is the time to tune in.

6:40 PM (local) -- Delegates in the convention hall will soon be hearing from Xiomara Rodriguez of Nevada. A 20-year veteran of the Coast Guard, she is also a grandmother and small business owner. Xiomara believes that Barack Obama will ensure every soldier and veteran in America is properly taken care of by the government, and that small business owners are protected in today's turbulent economy.

Before the Nevada caucus, Xiomara lent her voice to the campaign, asking over 4,000 Nevadans to sign pledge cards for Barack. A proud member of Bikers for Obama, Xio is also one of our bilingual volunteers. Read more about her story here.

6:09 PM (local) -- Michele Jones of Washington, D.C. is about to speak. A former enlisted member of the U.S. Army, she will also speak on behalf of military servants and their families. Prior to her retirement, Michele was the highest ranking enlisted woman in the Army. She is also the first woman to serve as Command Sergeant Major of the Army Reserve.

5:40 PM (local) -- Just a little bit ago, Senator Hillary Clinton graciously moved to suspend the roll call of the states and nominate Barack Obama for President of the United States by acclamation. All the votes of the delegates will still be counted, and Barack is now officially our party's nominee for president.

Now, Mark Docherty of Michigan is addressing the convention. A former member of the U.S. Army and a fireman in the Hazardous Materials Division, Mark understands the importance of having government support for critical services. He believes that from infrastructure funding to ending the war in Iraq, Barack Obama will be a president that all Americans can rely on.

Mark is also active in his local firefighters' union. He says of Barack, "He has a record of supporting the issues that are important to firefighters, It's especially important in Michigan, where (local government) revenues are dropping. That means we lose equipment, manpower and services." To read more about Mark, check out this story in the Detroit News.

3:37 PM (local) -- Just a moment ago, Michael Wilson of Florida stood before the assembled delegates to nominate Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States of America. A lifelong Republican and Air Force medic, he is a veteran of the war in Iraq. Mike is inspired by Senator Obama's courage, sound judgement, and determination to restore our country's standing in the world. Michael believes that Barack Obama reflects "what America is, and what America needs."

In September of last year, Michael shared a meal with Barack in Nashua, New Hampshire. Click here to read about what they discussed.

Barack's nomination will be seconded by Senator Ken Salazar of Colorado, Congressman Artur Davis of Alabama, and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz of Florida.

3:24 PM (local) -- In just a moment, a speech nominating Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States of America will be given.  It will be followed by three seconding speeches.

3:00 PM (local) -- The gavel is about to come down on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. Tonight, Democrats will come together to nominate Barack Obama and Joe Biden to be the next President and Vice President of the United States.

Tonight's speakers will focus on Barack's plan to secure America's future through a new, tough foreign policy that isn't beholden to either party. Instead, Barack and Joe Biden offer a strong, smart, American foreign policy that makes us more secure at home and advances our interests in the world.

The speakers tonight come from all walks of life, but they all share Barack's vision of making America stronger and safer. We'll continue to highlight the voices of people who have empowered this campaign - regular Americans from across the country. They know that John McCain will only bring more of the same failed foreign policy that has left us isolated in the world and they're joining with Barack in calling for change.

The highlight of the evening will of course be Senator Joe Biden's acceptance of the Democratic Party's nomination for Vice President. Joe brings to the ticket both his incredible experience with foreign policy gained as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and his down-to-earth working-class roots from his Irish Catholic upbringing in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He'll share his personal journey with the American people, and explain how Barack Obama has demonstrated the judgment we need in our Commander-in-Chief.

Also speaking this evening is former President Bill Clinton, who will discuss the success brought by his term in office and the stark choice that Americans now face: Barack Obama's new, stronger foreign policy, or four more years of George W. Bush in the guise of John McCain.

Tonight is, like the last two nights, a different kind of convention. America will hear from a former President to average citizens struggling just to get by. Watch a live stream of the proceedings on DemConvention.com, and keep checking back here at the HQ blog for important updates.

What a day!

We woke with the sun this morning to get to Curtis Park here in Denver for our service project with the DNC's Delegate Service Day. Watch a recap of the service project below:

Following the service project, we headed back downtown to drop by a meeting of the DNC's Hispanic Caucus. Michelle spoke before the group and echoed a key message from her speech Monday night: we must fight to make the world as it should be - not settle for the world as it is.

Michelle's message was warmly received. Toward the end of her remarks, the crowd jumped to their feet and erupted into several rounds of robust cheering: "Si se puede! Si se puede!"

This is a historic election -- and not just because Barack is at the top of the Democratic ticket. It's historic because of what's at stake for our shared future and our children's future.

This election is about the Latino families who are often the first ones hurt by an economic downturn and often the last ones helped by an economic upturn. It's about the Latino communities that have been devastated by the housing crisis. There are so many urgent problems that we must address in this election. That's why Barack is running for President. Because he believes that if we come together, and work together, we can build the world as it should be.

In the world as it should be, anyone willing to put in an honest day's work can make a good living and support their family--because we'll have an economy that works for all Americans--not just on Wall Street, but on Main Street, too.

After the Hispanic Caucus, we headed over to the Denver Convention Center and paid a visit to the DNC's Black Caucus. The crowd - which didn't know Michelle would be joining them - was elated to see her!

Michelle's message to the Black Caucus focused on themes of equality and justice:

I'm particularly glad to be here on a week that commemorates some of the great strides our nation has made toward equality and justice.

Eighty-eight years ago yesterday, the 19th Amendment became law, guaranteeing women the right to vote. And tomorrow will be the 45th anniversary of when Dr. King stood up in front of the Lincoln Memorial and lifted our sights and our hearts with his dream for America.

We all know that our country's journey of equality is not yet finished. But this week, we celebrate how far we've come--and how deep our shared capacity is to break through any barriers that stand in the way of our progress as a nation.

Tonight Michelle is at the Pepsi Center and is looking forward to hearing from the Vice Presidential nominee of the Democratic Party -- Joe Biden! He's scheduled to speak around 8:30 Mountain Time/10:30 Eastern Time. Stop back by the Obama campaign's blog for the latest coverage of Joe's speech.

Although Kathy calls herself an “unlikely” delegate candidate, her odds were actually pretty good. Her hometown of Joe Town, population 100 (mostly Amish), was allowed to send one person to the convention, and Kathy was elected!

This is not really a surprise considering the hard work she has put forth for the Democratic Party. While initially a Hillary Clinton and John Edwards supporter, Kathy is more concerned with uniting the Democratic Party for Barack.

Kathy is a super volunteer when it comes to in canvassing—she’s knocked on hundreds of doors in both her county and surrounding counties, debating with republicans in their living rooms, and calling fellow Iowa residents on behalf of the Democrats since January of 2008. In fact, due to her efforts, her local caucus went from 23 attendees at the last caucus to 200 this year.

Kathy’s family spent 14 hours squished in a car to make it all the way to Denver where Kathy can work to fight for the issues she cares about the most. Her family -- husband Scott, son Zachary, and daughter Cassie -- joined her at the delegate breakfast yesterday.

Kathy chose to home school them because of her strong dislike for the No Child Left Behind Act. She explains that while the Act looks good on paper, the idea is not working because there hasn’t been enough reallocation of funding. Additionally, schools are now teaching kids information that is only relevant to pass the state tests.

This lifelong Democrat has proven that one voice can go a long way. Kathy suffers from an arthritic condition called Fiber Malaga (which didn’t stop her from canvassing all over Iowa), and therefore speaks on behalf of those with disabilities. She serves on the Platform Committee and attended the meeting in Pittsburg where she introduced a platform for disability rights.

Kathy says that she is simply a mom, a part-time librarian, and “someone that cares about where the country is going.” Others say she’s a warrior for change.

7:45 PM (local) -- Bill Clinton just electrified the convention with his full-throated endorsement of Barack Obama and his plan to restore our standing in the world. Bill made it clear that Barack is "ready to lead," and "ready to be President." We've got a lot more coming up tonight, make sure you stay tuned to the blog and the convention.

Soon, Beth Robinson of Virginia will be speaking. An active military spouse living with multiple sclerosis, Beth is concerned for the health and safety of her young family. Her husband, Matt, is a United States Marine and expects to be deployed to the Middle East again next year. In the face of all these uncertainties, Beth strongly believes that Barack Obama is the man who will best represent the needs of those in the military and their families.

As president, Bill Clinton helped grow the middle class, and lifted millions out of poverty. The years of his presidency were marked by peace and prosperity. President Clinton knows well what's at stake in this election, and he's going to make America's choice very clear.

He'll lay out the choice we face on foreign policy: Barack Obama's plan to responsibly end the war in Iraq and finish the fight in Afghanistan, or John McCain's plan to stay in Iraq indefinitely.

If you haven't been watching the convention yet, now is the time to tune in.

6:40 PM (local) -- Delegates in the convention hall will soon be hearing from Xiomara Rodriguez of Nevada. A 20-year veteran of the Coast Guard, she is also a grandmother and small business owner. Xiomara believes that Barack Obama will ensure every soldier and veteran in America is properly taken care of by the government, and that small business owners are protected in today's turbulent economy.

Before the Nevada caucus, Xiomara lent her voice to the campaign, asking over 4,000 Nevadans to sign pledge cards for Barack. A proud member of Bikers for Obama, Xio is also one of our bilingual volunteers. Read more about her story here.

6:09 PM (local) -- Michele Jones of Washington, D.C. is about to speak. A former enlisted member of the U.S. Army, she will also speak on behalf of military servants and their families. Prior to her retirement, Michele was the highest ranking enlisted woman in the Army. She is also the first woman to serve as Command Sergeant Major of the Army Reserve.

5:40 PM (local) -- Just a little bit ago, Senator Hillary Clinton graciously moved to suspend the roll call of the states and nominate Barack Obama for President of the United States by acclamation. All the votes of the delegates will still be counted, and Barack is now officially our party's nominee for president.

Now, Mark Docherty of Michigan is addressing the convention. A former member of the U.S. Army and a fireman in the Hazardous Materials Division, Mark understands the importance of having government support for critical services. He believes that from infrastructure funding to ending the war in Iraq, Barack Obama will be a president that all Americans can rely on.

Mark is also active in his local firefighters' union. He says of Barack, "He has a record of supporting the issues that are important to firefighters, It's especially important in Michigan, where (local government) revenues are dropping. That means we lose equipment, manpower and services." To read more about Mark, check out this story in the Detroit News.

3:37 PM (local) -- Just a moment ago, Michael Wilson of Florida stood before the assembled delegates to nominate Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States of America. A lifelong Republican and Air Force medic, he is a veteran of the war in Iraq. Mike is inspired by Senator Obama's courage, sound judgement, and determination to restore our country's standing in the world. Michael believes that Barack Obama reflects "what America is, and what America needs."

In September of last year, Michael shared a meal with Barack in Nashua, New Hampshire. Click here to read about what they discussed.

Barack's nomination will be seconded by Senator Ken Salazar of Colorado, Congressman Artur Davis of Alabama, and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz of Florida.

3:24 PM (local) -- In just a moment, a speech nominating Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States of America will be given.  It will be followed by three seconding speeches.

3:00 PM (local) -- The gavel is about to come down on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. Tonight, Democrats will come together to nominate Barack Obama and Joe Biden to be the next President and Vice President of the United States.

Tonight's speakers will focus on Barack's plan to secure America's future through a new, tough foreign policy that isn't beholden to either party. Instead, Barack and Joe Biden offer a strong, smart, American foreign policy that makes us more secure at home and advances our interests in the world.

The speakers tonight come from all walks of life, but they all share Barack's vision of making America stronger and safer. We'll continue to highlight the voices of people who have empowered this campaign - regular Americans from across the country. They know that John McCain will only bring more of the same failed foreign policy that has left us isolated in the world and they're joining with Barack in calling for change.

The highlight of the evening will of course be Senator Joe Biden's acceptance of the Democratic Party's nomination for Vice President. Joe brings to the ticket both his incredible experience with foreign policy gained as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and his down-to-earth working-class roots from his Irish Catholic upbringing in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He'll share his personal journey with the American people, and explain how Barack Obama has demonstrated the judgment we need in our Commander-in-Chief.

Also speaking this evening is former President Bill Clinton, who will discuss the success brought by his term in office and the stark choice that Americans now face: Barack Obama's new, stronger foreign policy, or four more years of George W. Bush in the guise of John McCain.

Tonight is, like the last two nights, a different kind of convention. America will hear from a former President to average citizens struggling just to get by. Watch a live stream of the proceedings on DemConvention.com, and keep checking back here at the HQ blog for important updates.