Friday, September 7, 2012
Maryland's delegation was delighted with the speech.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
By Matt Fleming, Capital News Service CHARLOTTE, NC—It's official—Barack Obama is this year's Democratic presidential candidate. Following last night's state roll call, there was nothing left for the president to do but take the stage and accept the party's nomination, while touting the past term's accomplishments and promising future prosperity. "America, I never said this journey would be easy, and I won't promise that now," said Obama. "Yes, our path is harder, but it leads to a better place. We draw strength from our victories, and we learn from our mistakes, but we keep our eyes fixed on that distant horizon, knowing that providence is with us, and that we are surely blessed to be citizens of the greatest nation on Earth." The speech …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Former President Bill Clinton headlined a list of speakers.
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- Ben Gross
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
More prominent Democrats spoke Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention. The hopeful and forward-looking tone of Tuesday’s speakers was replaced with targeted barbs at the Republican candidates and the GOP platform. Former President Bill Clinton formally re-nominated Barack Obama as the Democrat candidate. We want to hear from you: Which speaker during Wednesday’s Democratic Party event left the biggest impression on you?:
Caroline Kennedy, Eva Longoria, Scarlett Johansson, John Kerry, and Dr. Jill Biden are also slated to speak at the final night of the 2012 DNC.
Thursday evening marks the final night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting around 5 p.m., Democratic delegates and dignitaries will gather at the Time Warner Cable Arena for another round of presentations, culminating in acceptance speeches by Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama. Last night's lineup featured U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former President Bill Clinton, who delivered a full-throated endorsement of President Obama. DNC organizers announced on Wednesday that tonight's proceedings would be held indoors—rather than at Bank of America Stadium as orginally planned—due to stormy weather in the forecast. Below is the …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will also speak as the 2012 Democratic National Convention enters its second night.
Wednesday evening marks the second night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting around 5 p.m., Democratic delegates will gather at the Time Warner Cable Arena for another round of speeches, followed by a roll call in which President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are set to be officially nominated for a second term in office. Last night, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, and First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off the convention with a mix of Democratic ideals, jabs at the Republican Party, and praise for the incumbent president. Tonight's lineup of speakers includes attorney and women's rights activist Sandra Fluke, U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren of …
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro broke new ground as the first Hispanic convention keynote speaker in history.
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- Ben Gross
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Minorities and women were perhaps the best represented they have ever been during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), but a well-rounded line-up of speakers, including Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, also took the stage to whip the delegates into an election-time frenzy. We want to know who you think did the best job to represent the Democratic Party during Tuesday’s speeches:
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The 2012 Democratic National Convention kicks off Tuesday night in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tuesday evening marks the opening of the 2012 Democratic National Convention, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Democratic delegates, elected officials, and dignitaries will gather at the Time Warner Cable Arena for the first of three nights of speeches and presentations. Tonight's lineup features numerous high-profile Democrats, culminating around 10 p.m. with appearances by Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, and First Lady Michelle Obama. Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak Wednesday, while President Barack Obama will deliver his acceptance speech Thursday night from nearby Bank of America Stadium Below is the full rundown of DNC speakers and events scheduled for Tuesday. Local network affiliates—…
B Allen
10:10 am on Monday, September 24, 2012
HAHAHA Frankiegirl, you are such a silly little girl, nice comeback for a libtard, NOT!!!. I bet that is the top of the list of attack methods for you people or is it to correct spelling to give you a false sense of "superiority" over those who misspell a word now and again. Too bad you people cannot have an intelligent conversation, just grunt and groan and go on attack. Why don't you go have a … more ›