There was little time Wednesday to focus on the pending speech by former President Bill Clinton, according to Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Long Beach.
The California delegation at the Democratic National Convention in Denver had meetings with Sen. Barbara Boxer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-San Francisco, according to the superdelegate.
During a meeting with African-Americans, Michelle Obama made an appearance, Richardson added.
"That was a real treat," the congresswoman said.
During the day, the delegates were casting their votes for the presidential nomination, and it failed to cast any votes on the first round.
"We had a pretty full day," Richardson said from the convention floor.
Thursday, Barack Obama's speech is set to be delivered at a stadium, allowing members of the public to attend. Congressional members will be shuttled to the event, so that security can be provided, Richardson said.
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