As we said earlier, our mail from the National Mall has been mixed, with some ranting and some raving. Now to what can only be called the best-case scenario: Norwich’s own Jane Stetson, whose long-time work with the Obama campaign was recognized just a few days before the main event with an offer of some fairly decent seating.

That would be Jane, in the red coat, just below and to the right of Chelsea Clinton. More from Bill Stetson tomorrow, on their more or less incredible journey.