Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDNC Speakers Announced
July 15, 2016
Hillary Clintons campaign announced the main speakers for each night of the
Democratic National Convention:
Monday: Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders
Tuesday: Bill Clinton
Wednesday: President Barack Obama/Vice President Joe Biden
Thursday: Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
https://politicalwire.com/2016/07/15/dnc-speakers-announced/
RNC Speakers:
Not Tim Tebow
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/07/tim-tebow-not-speaking-republican-national-convention-instagram-video
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
8 replies, 1077 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (0)
ReplyReply to this post
8 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
DNC Speakers Announced (Original Post)
kpete
Jul 2016
OP
so who outside Barak is going to have that awesome speach to leave the convention raring
a kennedy
Jul 2016
#4
Meanwhile Trump has secured LPGA's Natalie Gulbis to speak at the GOP 'convention'.
Kingofalldems
Jul 2016
#6
DURHAM D
(32,603 posts)1. When will Gov. Granholm speak?
That is one I don't want to miss. Love her energy.
Also, Kerry Washington.
Donald Ian Rankin
(13,598 posts)2. So they're doing a past/present/future thing Tuesday to Thursday?
To complete the chronology, on Wednesday morning, someone should let off a stink bomb and knock down half the convention hall...
Gothmog
(144,884 posts)3. Here is what is was just sent on the delegate facebook page
This is from the Hillary delegate facebook page
From the Hillary Campaign, agenda for the DNC:
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.
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.
a kennedy
(29,606 posts)4. so who outside Barak is going to have that awesome speach to leave the convention raring
to work and get Hillary elected.......no one here is making me excited, just saying.
Va Lefty
(6,252 posts)5. Does anyone know if Gov. Jerry Brown is going to speak?
He's done a helluva job in California
Kingofalldems
(38,419 posts)6. Meanwhile Trump has secured LPGA's Natalie Gulbis to speak at the GOP 'convention'.
maryellen99
(3,785 posts)7. Of course she is she was on Celebrity Apprentice nt
FLPanhandle
(7,107 posts)8. Thumbs up to Tim Tebow
As an atheist, I don't say that very often!