The first night of the Republican National Convention featured many Republican rising stars. However, it also featured a once rising star in the Democrat Party. Former Rep. Artur Davis (AL, District 7) seconded President Obama’s nomination at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, but tonight he spoke on behalf of Mitt Romney and in favor fixing a mistake made four years ago. Davis was the sole member of the Congressional Black Caucus to vote against the Affordable Care Act both times it came before the House of Representatives; this heterodoxy undoubtedly began his journey to Tampa.

Davis speech alternated between humor (things that begin with styrofoam columns and smoke don’t end well) and sincere call to make a reasoned choice to rebuild America. Make sure you listen to the whole thing.