Speakers at DNC

[boutons_deux]

I'd love to see the Dems list each Repug convention lie and trash it.

[djohn2oo8]

I'll be interested to see the underlying theme across the DNC. It was clear the RNC goal was to "humanize" Romney and harp on Obama's failure while talking in generalities about their plan.

How much of the convention will focus on the president's successes? Future plan? The "other guy's" outdated ones?

Alot on successes and future plans while painting Republicans as backward obstructionists. Theme will be about the choice to go forward or backwards probably. Abortion will be brought up along with Ryan and Romney. Afghanistsn and how Romney wants to go to war with Iran.

[SA210]

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 02: San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro (L) stands on stage at the podium with his brother Juan Castro during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

http://www.kens5.com/news/slideshows...ry=y&c=y&ref=/

[scott]

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 02: San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro (L) stands on stage at the podium with his brother Juan Castro during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

http://www.kens5.com/news/slideshows...ry=y&c=y&ref=/

Does Joaquin go by Juan now, or was there a triplet we never knew about?

I'd understand if it was a national outlet who made this mistake (I assume it is... never heard Joaquin go by Juan)... but KENS5?!?!?

[Spurminator]

I am going to watch exactly the same amount of this convention as I did the RNC.

[baseline bum]

I am going to watch exactly the same amount of this convention as I did the RNC.

Me too... e.g., I'll catch the most embarrassing speech on youtube later on.

[CosmicCowboy]

Groomin Castro for a senate run.

@ Julian Castro winning a senate race in Texas.

[ElNono]

According to Wiki, the list is a bit larger...

Tuesday, September 4 - Mic e Obama and Julián Castro

The speakers for the day include:

Independent Governor Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island
Former President Jimmy Carter via video
First Lady Mic e Obama
Julian Castro, mayor of San Antonio.

Wednesday, September 5 - Elizabeth Warren and Bill Clinton

The speakers for the day include:

Democratic Senate candidate for Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren
Former President Bill Clinton

Thursday, September 6 - Joe Biden and Barack Obama

The speakers for the day include:

U.S. Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts
Vice President Joe Biden
President Barack Obama

Other scheduled speakers include:

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Newark Mayor Cory Booker
Former Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida, an ex-Republican who endorsed President Obama's re-election bid, has been given a speaking spot.
Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tammy Duckworth
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Georgetown Law School Graduate Sandra Fluke
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx
Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
California Attorney General Kamala Harris
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
Montana State Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau
Former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine
President of NARAL Pro-Choice America Nancy Keenan
Author and daughter of former President Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy
Lieutenant General Claudia Kennedy (ret.)
Women’s rights activist Lilly Ledbetter
Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California
CarMax co-founder and former CEO Austin Ligon
Obama Campaign Co-Chair Eva Longoria
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, together with the Democratic women of the U.S. Senate
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley
Houston Mayor Annise Parker
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick
President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund Cecile Richards
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak
Journalist Cristina Saralegui
Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer
Costco co-founder and former CEO Jim Sinegal
Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland
Los Angeles Mayor, Democratic Convention Chair Antonio Villaraigosa

[boutons_deux]

Biden Still Waiting To Be Told Where Convention Is

Vice President Joe Biden said today that he “can’t wait” to deliver his speech at the 2012 Democratic Convention, but that he still has not been told where the gathering will take place.

“I guess I could Google it,” he said, “but my Internet stopped working a few weeks ago, and I’ve had a heck of a time getting it fixed.”

Mr. Biden said he expects someone to tell him the details about the convention “any day now,” but, in the meantime, he is working on his Convention speech, which he guarantees “is going to blow people away.”

“I was all set to read from a prepared text, but then Clint Eastwood’s thing really raised the bar,” he said. “I’m seeing this Convention as a chance to showcase my amazing improv chops.”

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blog...#ixzz25N58ItNw

[howbouthemspurs]

I like Castro! Hes dreamy!

[baseline bum]

@ Julian Castro winning a senate race in Texas.

Obama's gonna open the border in his second term and all of a sudden the crackers gonna be the minority in Texas, RT.

[ElNono]

Obama's gonna open the border in his second term and all of a sudden the crackers gonna be the minority in Texas, RT.

I thought he already did, tbh...

[z0sa]

I expected a Mexican-heritage Hispanic to make it tbh, considering Obama leads the League in Deportations.

[MannyIsGod]

I am going to watch exactly the same amount of this convention as I did the RNC.

Exactly.

[SnakeBoy]

Obama's gonna open the border in his second term and all of a sudden the crackers gonna be the minority in Texas, RT.

Nah, we have plenty of dead white people who will cancel out their votes.

[baseline bum]

I thought he already did, tbh...

True, but he's gonna charter Greyhound buses into Matamoros, Juarez, Buenos Aires, Mexicali, Tijuana, etc to bring in more.

[Wild Cobra]

I am going to watch exactly the same amount of this convention as I did the RNC.

Do people actually sit and watch these things?

[elbamba]

Groomin Castro for a senate run.

Only if he moves to another state. Republicans will carry the senate in Texas for a long time.

[elbamba]

People who think that lineup is "boring" are people who already disagree with Obama.

Conventions aren't for appealing to the other side of the spectrum. They're for solidifying the base and occasionally for reaching out to independents.

By nature of the fact that there are no "mystery speakers" who turn out to be senile actors with unprepared speeches, this convention is already better than the Republican one.

Not true. I will be watching the entire convention. I watch them every four years and I decided not to vote republican because of the convention 4 years ago.

Republicans rolled out some interesting governors and young leaders who I thought gave pretty good speeches. I was suprised by Suzana Martinez, Sandoval, Mia Love, Ted Cruz, Rice. I enjoyed Rubio and Romeny as well as the govenor of Puerto Rico.

I see only two speakers that spark my interest in Booker and Castro right now. I admit, there are many speakers that I am not familar with. I certainly did not know much of Martinez and Sandoval until last week.

[boutons_deux]

judging speakers by the ghost-written, heavily scripted speeches in a heavily hedged, managed nominating convention is useless compared to what they've actually done and said, their polices. eg, Ted Cruz is an exceptionally scaray tea bagger. TX and the South are extremely well blessed with tea bagger, nutcase assholes, who appeal to the blessed abundance of tea bagger, ignorant, nutcase asshole voters.

[Hook Dem]

judging speakers by the ghost-written, heavily scripted speeches in a heavily hedged, managed nominating convention is useless compared to what they've actually done and said, their polices. eg, Ted Cruz is an exceptionally scaray tea bagger. TX and the South are extremely well blessed with tea bagger, nutcase assholes, who appeal to the blessed abundance of tea bagger, ignorant, nutcase asshole voters.

Boutons has spoken..."the original asshole"! lol

[LnGrrrR]

Biden Still Waiting To Be Told Where Convention Is

Vice President Joe Biden said today that he “can’t wait” to deliver his speech at the 2012 Democratic Convention, but that he still has not been told where the gathering will take place.

“I guess I could Google it,” he said, “but my Internet stopped working a few weeks ago, and I’ve had a heck of a time getting it fixed.”

Mr. Biden said he expects someone to tell him the details about the convention “any day now,” but, in the meantime, he is working on his Convention speech, which he guarantees “is going to blow people away.”

“I was all set to read from a prepared text, but then Clint Eastwood’s thing really raised the bar,” he said. “I’m seeing this Convention as a chance to showcase my amazing improv chops.”

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blog...#ixzz25N58ItNw

[djohn2oo8]

Loved the tribute to Ted Kennedy where it showed Romney in the video supporting abortion

[scott]

I'll be watching our Mayor just because he's our mayor.

Then I'll rely on Comedy Central for the rest of my coverage

[fraga]

Kal Penn > Clint Eastwood