Many California Young Democrats are revelling in Phil's big win on Tuesday by bragging about it here in hot, hot, HOT Las Vegas (it was around 80 degrees when I left my room at 8:30 this morning). No nursing your drinks here-the ice melts in minutes!

Yesterday, we met with Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM) and then partied into the night with former Governor Mark Warner (D-VA). With the YearlyKos convention down the street, Las Vegas is teeming with Democratic activists, elected officials, party leaders, and Young Democrats!

So far, I've seen East Bay, San Francisco, UC Berkeley, Mira Loma, San Diego County, Bellermine, Monterey County, Pasadena, Orange County, Stonewall, and Sac County all represented-with more on the way. CYD is definitely the largest group here.

We're all at trainings this morning, and soon we'll be off to lunch with Governor Tom Vilsack (D-IA) and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).

There will be more trainings this afternoon, and then we'll be back to the streets to enjoy the city.

What happens in Vegas, changes America!