A lot of applause owed to this year's convention team, but here's one thing they did exceptionally well: Every single speaker had a messaging purpose that laddered up to the big argument.
The 2 hour compressed format certainly helped, but the Convention program was very efficient. Few "obligation" speakers. Everyone had an assignment.
Pete gets a slot? Yes, but he'll talk about Biden being a leader on marriage equality. HRC gets a slot? Yes, but she'll deliver the "coulda woulda shoulda" message. Few vanity speaking slots.