Kentucky delegates at the Democratic National Convention say the vision laid out by former President Clinton last evening draws a stark contrast between the two parties. The optics are vivid: in Tampa the still unpopular George W. Bush sent a video to the delegates, while Bill Clinton was given a prime time slot here in Charlotte. For many it goes beyond optics though. Kentucky resident Stephen Lech is an unemployed member of the United Steel Workers. For the past three years his wife and he have both been unemployed at various times, including right now. So for Lech Republican attacks don’t ring true.“You know with Romney, with Bain Capital that’s close to our heart because we’re currently laid off from Honeywell. So you know we felt the economic pain of what corporations can do to people. Nobody that’s been involved in that should be in a position to lead,” said Lech.
As for President Obama's record, Lech says like Clinton he's been focused on helping the middle class.
“You know Obama has done the things that I think are important to help us, with the healthcare reform act and then strengthening the middle class. So I don’t think it’s even important for the next four years. I think it’s kind of the election of our lives,” added Lech.
Being at the convention is the bright spot of the Lech’s week and possibly year. They weren’t scheduled to even be here in Charlotte but he ended up winning a contest after making a donation to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Lech says that gave the couple their first vacation in three years.
“I hadn’t even really paid attention to the contest and then they called me Monday night and said we had won the contest. So airfare and hotel and then passes to the convention,” said Lech.
Tonight’s the big night for the Lech’s and the rest of the Kentucky delegation, with President Obama slated to cap off the convention this evening.