The YR National Convention

Today is the day we all have been waiting for. The showdown between Rachel Hoff and Audra Shay. Who will win, who knows?

We will say that you can check back hear throughout the day for updates from the Convention floor. We will be updating as often as we can via iPhone as long as the battery lasts.

Feel free to comment on the situations on the floor because I know I will not catch everything.

7:24
An update on yesterday’s events. Texas and Pennsylvania Delegations were seated last night. This came after hours of debate and sources indicate that the Next Level team helped resolve those issues.

We know 5 delegates from Kentucky have not been credentialed yet. Sources claim the delays in the Texas proceedings are the source of those issues.

It was also learned that ranking members of YR Renewal were responsible for trying to block the Nevada delegation from being chartered and seated. Sources claim that they allowed them to be seated once they realized Nevada’s delegates supported Renewal.

And finally, we started hearing rumblings that there may be a third party candidate running from the floor.

Sources have indicated that this individual may be from YR Renewal, showing fracture in the group. Other sources claim that the 3rd candidate may run between the ideaologies of the Next Level and Renewal candidates and has no ties to either organization.

11:10
We are having a delay in the start. Word is someone had medical issues.

11:35
Aaron Shock speak to convention. Discusses opportunity to travel with Obama to CAT to discuss stimulus.

12:16
More recess, no action. Still can’t get everyone credentialed. This is the largest unorganized piece of work I have ever seen.

1:15
Finally accepted credentials. Oh then we decide 5 hours later we need to pledge and pray

1:17
Reading the rules

2:10
Currently have a roll call vote to see if the YR protects voters rights to a secret ballot.

3:04
Secret ballot failed 522-410

3:19
We are finally voting on Chair.

Shay wins 470-415.
SC votes 12-4 against Shay

4:33
Lisa Sticken wins co-chair.

Election for vice-chair

We have lost track, chaos on the floor and Next Level candidates are dropping out of contested races.

Sunday July 12th
11:55
Updating from the airport, it appears the final tally was 472 for Shay and 415 for Hoff