“It seemed hopeful -- a lot more optimistic, more genuine than the other party.”

— Sean Scott, teamster, Kansas City, Mo.

“My ideology is so different. What I hear is so different from what the commentators report. I wish John Kerry had talked more about his record.”

— Maryanne Kent, church employee, Austin, Texas

“I saw some snippets. It just seemed like the typical, formulaic, programmed convention. They all are.”

— Tony McCauley, human resources manager, Topeka

“I really liked it. I thought it was inspiring. I thought they did a good job. It can only help Kerry.”

— Sonja Kristiansen, social worker, Lawrence