Democratic State Convention roundup

Charley on the MTA says yesterday belonged to Deval Patrick:

... This was Deval's day, and he and his delegates were in full command. Reilly gave a truly fine speech, tough, compassionate and populist; Gabrieli got in the game (barely), and rejoiced; but the sheer emotional dominance of Patrick's speeches -- and the delegates' noise -- were what one takes away from the proceedings today. ...

Adam Reilly was less than inspired by Patrick's speech, but wishes Gabrieli would have had the courtesy to shut up during it. Andy, however, says the speech reminded him of JFK.

Jon Keller, as usual, whines about everything, but also notes pitfalls for Patrick.

Hub Politics notes that winners of state conventions often lose in the primary.