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kpete

(71,957 posts)
Fri Jul 15, 2016, 01:55 PM Jul 2016

DNC Speakers Announced

July 15, 2016

Hillary Clinton’s 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
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DURHAM D

(32,603 posts)
1. When will Gov. Granholm speak?
Fri Jul 15, 2016, 02:07 PM
Jul 2016

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?
Fri Jul 15, 2016, 02:09 PM
Jul 2016

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
Fri Jul 15, 2016, 02:20 PM
Jul 2016

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.

a kennedy

(29,606 posts)
4. so who outside Barak is going to have that awesome speach to leave the convention raring
Fri Jul 15, 2016, 02:24 PM
Jul 2016

to work and get Hillary elected.......no one here is making me excited, just saying.

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