GREEN BAY, WI -- Across Wisconsin, Democrats are throwing watch parties for this historic week in politics.
In Green Bay Wednesday night, volunteers have turned their watch party at the Democratic Party of Brown Co. headquarters into a night of making phone calls, and canvassing the surrounding blocks.
Some here say Clinton's nomination is an inspiration, and proof that women can succeed, against the odds.
For months during primaries, Democrats found themselves torn between two presidential candidates.
"She always had my mind," says volunteer Polly Strosahl, referring to Clinton, "and last night is when she got my heart."
Strosahl says she's always been a Russ Feingold supporter.
"He and were high school classmates," she adds, smiling.
But as a former Bernie Sanders supporter, Strosahl says she's now comfortable embracing Hillary Clinton, especially with granddaughters on her mind.
"Girls, now, can be anything," beams Strosahl. "I'm anticipating granddaughters, so grandsons-they can also be president. But so can my granddaughters."
Other volunteers, like 16-year-old Maddy Pritzel, of Suamico, have been busy all summer getting out the vote.
"I think it's important that young people get educated before they can vote," adds Pritzel, "so then when they're ready to vote, they know who to choose."
For Pritzel, Clinton's nomination is proof that she should always dream big.
"Definitely! I mean, I remember when she ran in 2008. I was in third grade," says Pritzel, "and i said, 'I want to be the first woman president.' But I guess I can settle with being the second."
There's still no word yet on when Clinton plans on returning to Northeast Wisconsin during this election season.
