2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumTentative Speakers for DNC Convention
I just got this from one of the Texas Democratic Party officials
Elizabeth Warren on Monday
Bill Clinton and Bernie Sanders on Tuesday
Barack Obama on Wednesday
Vice Presidential nominee on Wednesday
Hillary Clinton on Thursday.
I am so looking forward to Philadelphia
DemonGoddess
(4,640 posts)SaschaHM
(2,897 posts)Gothmog
(144,005 posts)I will try to find out but these details are still moving. Biden is not the list yet but he will be speaking according to the Texas Democratic Party
KMOD
(7,906 posts)Bill Clinton's speech will be one for the ages.
When I saw him at a rally in my little town, his love, admiration, respect and pride for his wife was incredible.
Gothmog
(144,005 posts)Senator Warren is no slouch. It is not a cheap trip but I am looking forward
tblue37
(64,982 posts)MY 15-month-old granddaughter last week!
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tallahasseedem
(6,716 posts)Safe travels my fellow DUer. Please provide updates!
R B Garr
(16,920 posts)completely star struck. He is a total rock star. A couple women around me were literally swooning, I mean like drawing heaving breaths/gasps at the sight of him. He is an incredible asset and is very popular. I agree his speech will be epic! Can't wait, it's so close now!
Silver_Witch
(1,820 posts)President William Clinton... But looking forward to president Obama!!
Koinos
(2,792 posts)Otherwise, she would be speaking twice.
Not a big surprise though.
Gothmog
(144,005 posts)Bleacher Creature
(11,237 posts)cyberswede
(26,117 posts)TwilightZone
(25,342 posts)Nice.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)R B Garr
(16,920 posts)some live updates. That would be great.
Eric J in MN
(35,619 posts)...and at least 2 at the Democratic convention.
George H W Bush and George W Bush won't speak at the GOP convention.
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama will speak at the Democratic convention. I don't know if Jimmy Carter will.
okasha
(11,573 posts)the Bushes won't even be at the Republican Convention.
Eric J in MN
(35,619 posts)dlwickham
(3,316 posts)okasha
(11,573 posts)I'm not sure Shrub should be allowed out in public, anyway, given he was apparently drunk at the Dallas memorial service today.
democrattotheend
(11,605 posts)He was going to speak at it but Hurricane Gustav gave him a convenient excuse not to. I believe he addressed the convention by live video instead.
I don't recall if he spoke at the 2012 convention.
tallahasseedem
(6,716 posts)I am so excited. I was only going to go hang out for a night, but now I might have to go all four nights!
R B Garr
(16,920 posts)It is very exciting and it is a very powerful lineup. That is a deep bench right there, and I'm all in. Can't wait!
tallahasseedem
(6,716 posts)that won't fire up our base! Like you, can't wait!
R B Garr
(16,920 posts)that from the Obama campaign. This lineup covers everything and everyone, from sea to shining sea. I better go clear some room on the DVR for this one!
democrattotheend
(11,605 posts)I am going to see if I can get a couple days off work and visit my mom in Philly during the convention. I signed up to volunteer but have not heard back yet. Would love to know of anything going on.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)I'll be watching on tv.
Look forward to your observations.
Safe travels.
billhicks76
(5,082 posts)No Tim Kaine or some other non-inspiring person...we need someone who will get us more votes. Bernie is the obvious choice but Hillary will probably not pick outside the established pecking order. Warren would be good although she could be hawkish too which we definitely dont need...the world needs to move beyond war not into it. I personally like Gavin Newsome. As for the "list" Sherrod Brown is the best but can we afford to lose him in the Senate??? He's one of the only sane people there. Maybe Booker would be something we could stomach.
herding cats
(19,549 posts)You're going to have so much fun there, and I'm sure you'll squeeze in a bit of Dem party work, too!
brooklynite
(93,878 posts)...which is he more traditional format: the retiring President speaks on the first night and then leaves to allow the focus to be on the new nominee.
Gothmog
(144,005 posts)StevieM
(10,499 posts)the vice-presidential nominee on Wednesday at 10 PM and Hillary on Thursday at 10 PM.
The 9:00 or 9:30 time slot isn't nearly as important because it isn't covered on the networks.
Does this mean that Barack Obama will not speak on network TV in the 10 PM hour? That doesn't sound like a good idea.
Unless the plan is to get an extra hour out of the networks. Will they cover Warren, Sanders and the running-mate in addition to Obama? Can we get 5 hours of network coverage?
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)I can't wait to hear your first hand reports!
Gothmog
(144,005 posts)The roll call vote will be on Tuesday and not Wednesday
Gothmog
(144,005 posts)From the Hilary Campaign
Monday: United Together
Featuring First Lady Michelle Obama, Senator Bernie Sanders and DREAMer Astrid Silva
Gavel time expected at 3:00pm
Monday will focus on putting the future of American families front and center and how we're stronger together when we build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top and when everyone has a chance to live up to their God-given potential. DREAMer Astrid Silva will share her story and her fight to keep families together.
Tuesday: A Lifetime of Fighting for Children and Families
Featuring President Bill Clinton and Mothers of the Movement
Gavel time expected at 4:00pm
Tuesday will feature the roll call vote and how Hillary has spent her entire career working to make a difference for children, families, and our country. The Mothers of the Movement participating include Gwen Carr, Mother of Eric Garner; Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin; Maria Hamilton, Mother of Dontré Hamilton; Lucia McBath, Mother of Jordan Davis; Lezley McSpadden, Mother of Michael Brown; Cleopatra Pendleton-Cowley, Mother of Hadiya Pendleton; Geneva Reed-Veal, Mother of Sandra Bland.
Wednesday: Working Together
Featuring President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden
Gavel time expected at 4:30pm
On Wednesday speakers will take an in-depth look at just how high the stakes are in this election and how Hillary has the experience and steadiness to bring people together to tackle the big challenges and get real results.
Thursday: Stronger Together
Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton
Gavel time expected at 4:30pm
On the final day of the convention, Hillary will speak about her vision for our country her belief that we are stronger together and that America is at its best when we work together to solve our problems.
Hillary for America will announce additional speakers in the coming days.