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Here is a conglomeration of some of the major speakers and the schedule during the shortly upcoming Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. The notable names include Hillary Clinton and Al Gore, both of which appear to have very prominent roles.
From the DNCC website:
2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION HEADLINE SPEAKERS
* Monday August 25th’s headline prime-time speaker will be Michelle Obama.
* Senator Hillary Clinton, who is a champion for working families and one of the most effective and empathetic voices in the country today, will be the headline prime-time speaker on Tuesday August 26th.
* The headline prime-time speaker on Wednesday August 27th will be Barack Obama’s Vice Presidential nominee.
* On Thursday, August 28th, the DNCC will throw open the doors of the Convention and move to INVESCO Field at Mile High so that more Americans can take part in the fourth night of the Convention as Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination.
The full schedule, which is subject to change:
Video: Day 1: The Democratic National Convention
The theme for the day is “One Nation” and Michelle Obama will be the “headline prime-time speaker.” She will be introduced by her brother, Craig Robinson. A tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy is planned.
The speakers will include:
* Former President Jimmy Carter
* Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
* Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. of Illinois
* Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper
* Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar
* Miami Mayor Manny Diaz
* Illinois state leaders Alexi Giannoulis, Dan Hynes, Lisa Madigan
* Tom Balanoff from Illinois SEIU
* NEA President Reg Weaver
* AFT President Randi Weingarten
* NARAL Pro-Choice America President Nancy Keenan
* Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri
* Former Indiana Representative Lee Hamilton
* Chicago City Clerk Miguel del Valle
* Maya Soetoro-Ng - Barack Obama’s half-sister
* Jerry Kellman - “Mentor and long-time friend of Barack Obama”
Tuesday, August 26
The theme for the day is “Renewing America’s Promise.” “Senator Hillary Clinton will be the headline prime-time speaker and former Virginia Governor Mark Warner will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday night.”
The speakers will include:
* Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy
* West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, Chair of the Democratic Governors’ Association
* Iowa Governor Chet Culver
* California State Controller John Chiang
* Change to Win’s Anna Burger
* AFL-CIO President John Sweeney
* Planned Parenthood of America President Cecile Richards.
* Pay Equity pioneer Lilly Ledbetter
* Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana
* Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts
* Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas
* Governor Janet Napolitano of Arizona
* Governor Jim Doyle of Wisconsin
* Governor Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania
* Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio
* Governor David Paterson of New York
* Senator Bob Casey, Jr., of Pennsylvania
* Former Secretary of Energy and Transportation Federico Peña
* House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
* House Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel
* Representative Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Assistant to the Speaker of the House;
* Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair Chris Van Hollen
* Representatives Nydia Velazquez (D-NY)
* Linda Sanchez (D-CA)
* Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
* Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
* Mike Honda (D-CA)
Wednesday, August 27
The theme for the day is “Securing America’s Future” and will feature the Vice Presidential candidate’s speech. Representative Patrick Murphy (D-PA) and Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth will offer a tribute to war veterans.
The speakers will include:
* Former President Bill Clinton
* Governor Bill Richardson
* Massachusetts Senator John Kerry
* Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle
* Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed
* Chicago Mayor Richard Daley
* Senator Evan Bayh
* Senator Joe Biden
* Senator Jay Rockefeller
* Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
* Convention home state Senator Ken Salazar
* House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn
* Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL)
Thursday, August 28
The theme for the day is “Change You Can Believe In.”
Barack Obama will accept the nomination in a speech at INVESCO Field at Mile High on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. He will be joined by Former Vice President Al Gore.
Of course, this schedule and speaker list is subject to change and probably will to some extent.
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And it’s no accident that the cages are being set up blocks away from where the delegates will be, so that the bulk of them won’t find out. These have no bathroom facilities, just cages and barbed wire. They resemble concentration camps more than jails.
And it’s happening in America.
That’s chilling. The illegal arrests and detention of protesters of the last RNC was terrifying to me when I heard about it - people packed into jail cells, standing room only for days on end, with no real food given, no phone calls allowed, some people who needed medical treatment were simply ignored. I have a friend who experienced pretty much the same treatment when protesting the Iraq war in Chicago.
It’s hard to believe this happens in America, but it seems like it’s become so standard that they’re making sure to prepare ahead of time. Well… at least we have evidence of bipartisan cooperation on something
Obama’s mother’s original Social Security Number Application
http://webofdeception.com/obamamother’sssapplication.html
I hope there’s a power cut when Jimmy Carter speaks.
Kinda interesting that the headline prime-time speaker on Wednesday will be Barack Obama’s Vice Presidential nominee and Joe Biden is down to speak on Wednesday. Mind you so is Bill Rishardson and Harry Reid…LOL
It is shameful that the Democrats would have Jimmy Carter as a speaker. He is a disgrace to our country. His action in he past few years should disqualify him from having a national platform, even as a past president.
What are you guys goin on about? And maybe I’m a young’un, but what is the beef I’ve noticed some people have with Jimmy Carter? I’ve heard him called so many names, but I’ve never heard why…
One of the things his administration did was push population control policy on Americans through a centralized government mandate, that carried on down to every state. Population control, especially through abortion (but through other means as well), is the continuation of the eugenics policy of the early 20th century. Bertrand Russell and H. G. Wells initiated the whole policy in the western world because they thought most people are “useless eaters” and thus don’t deserve to live.
—-> THIS is a brief rundown on some of Carters finer moments.
Ex-President Jimmy Carter deserves a medal for standing up to Neo-con/Zionist extremists, and telling it like it is about Israel/Palestine.
72% of Israelis and 72% of Palestinians would agree, so do try to ignore the minority of disinformation merchants.
Jimmy Carter is being criticized because he believes that the Palestinians are not being fairly treated. He thinks we should look again at our policies in the Middle East. It is a brave thing for him to do in the current climate. He is a true statesman.
You should all be ashamned of yourselves for criticizing former President Carter. He is one of the wisest, most compassionate leaders that this country has ever had. He lives his faith - doesn’t just talk about it. He didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize because he was out promoting war - he has always been an instrument for peace….
It is true that we need to stop considering Israel as always being right, and look at this thing more objectively.
If Obama had chosen Al Gore as his Vice Presidential Candidate, it would have ensured him with a victory in November. Gore used to be a Washington insider who has trnsformed into an agent of change as a renowned nature steward and environmentalist. Obama would have been internationally commended if Gore was selected as Vice President. Global warming is a worldwide crisis issue and Gore is at the forefront combating it.
Hey there!
Was just reading your blog and thought you might be interested in this early profile of Jerry Kellman (first guy to hire Obama out of college as a community organizer). Interesting that he calls him idealistic but says “the streets of chicago made him practical and realistic.†Kellman’s speaking at the DNC tonight, so I thought you might wanna check it out.
Link:
http://www.bustedhalo.com.....ack-obama/
Keep up the great writing!
Best,
Steph