The Harvard College Democrats held a successful convention this Saturday, bringing together the liberal community in a focal event which helped to ignite excitement for the 2008 race. The convention concluded with a first-ever straw poll of support for the primary candidates, with 45% of convention attendees choosing Barack Obama as their nominee.

Brigit M. Helgen ’08, President of the Harvard College Democrats, said “The convention was a huge success with over a hundred people attending. It brought together the liberal Harvard community and proves that we’re excited to take back the White House in 2008.”

For the full statement from the Dems, please see the full press release.