Tonight's program (Wednesday) features Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton being placed in nomination and the historic vote. Details are apparently still being negotiated about who will vote in what order.
There are lots of distinguished speakers, including Bill Clinton and John Kerry among others. Finally, Joe Biden will be nominated for VP and will close tonight's program with his remarks. Full schedule after the jump...
2008 Democratic National Convention Podium Schedule
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
"SECURING AMERICA'S FUTURE"
Time shown as local – Denver, Colorado MST
Hour # 1 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (LOCAL)
Call to Order
The Honorable Leticia Van de Putte
State Senator from Texas
Co-Chair, Democratic National Convention
Invocation
Archbishop Demetrios
Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America
Presentation of Colors
Colorado Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Franz Wedeman, Thomas Chesner, David Shuker, John Harrington
Pledge of Allegiance
Paul Bucha
Ridgefield, Connecticut recipient of the Medal of Honor for distinguished service as a commanding officer in Vietnam
National Anthem
Robert Moore
Distinguished singer from South Dakota and elected council member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Presidential Nomination Process
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the US House of Representatives
Permanent Chair, Democratic National Convention
Nominating speech on behalf of Senator Hillary Clinton
Seconding speeches on behalf of Senator Hillary Clinton (2)
Nominating speech on behalf of Senator Barack Obama
Seconding speeches on behalf of Senator Barack Obama (3)
Call for Roll Call Vote
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the US House of Representatives
Permanent Chair, Democratic National Convention
Roll Call Vote
Alice Travis Germond
Secretary of the Democratic National Committee
Remarks
The Honorable Charles Schumer
US Senator, New York
Chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
The Honorable Tom Udall
Member of the US House of Representatives, New Mexico
The Honorable Jean Shaheen
Former Governor of New Hampshire
Candidate for US Senate
Jeff Merkley
Candidate for US Senate from the State of Oregon
Tom Allen
Candidate for the US Senate from the State of Maine
Hour # 4 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (LOCAL)
Remarks
The Honorable Richard M. Daley
Mayor of Chicago, Illinois
The Honorable Robert Wexler
Member of the US House of Representatives, Florida
Video - The Course of Our Nation
Brittany Washington
A student at Howard University in Washington, DC from Los Angeles, California
Women of the US House of Representatives
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the US House of Representatives
Permanent Chair, Democratic National Convention
The Honorable Rosa DeLauro
Member of the US House of Representatives, Connecticut
The Honorable Nita Lowey
Member of the US House of Representatives, New York
The Honorable Hilda Solis
Member of the US House of Representatives, California
The Honorable Louise Slaughter
Member of the US House of Representatives, New York
The Honorable Maxine Waters
Member of the US House of Representatives, California
The Honorable Kathy Castor
Member of the US House of Representatives, Florida
The Honorable Lois Capps
Member of the US House of Representatives, California
Remarks
The Honorable Elijah Cummings
Member of the US House of Representatives, Maryland
Mark Docherty
Veteran and a firefighter from Sterling Heights, Michigan
The Honorable James Clyburn
Member of the US House of Representatives, South Carolina
The Honorable Manuel Diaz
Mayor of Miami, Florida
The Honorable Jay Rockefeller
US Senator, West Virginia
Live Performance
Melissa Etheridge accompanied by Phillip Sayce (guitar)
Award-winning singer/songwriter
Video - First Time Delegates: Renewing America's Promise
Remarks
The Honorable Harry Reid
US Senator, Nevada
Senate Majority Leader
CSM Michele S. Jones, US Army (Ret.)
First female command sergeant major of the US Army
The Honorable Patrick Murphy
Member of the US House of Representatives, Pennsylvania
Joined by Iraq war veterans
The Honorable Madeleine Albright
Former Secretary of State
America’s Town Hall - Economy
Moderator: The Honorable Joe Sestak
Member of the US House of Representatives, Pennsylvania
Panelists: Kathy Roth-Douquet, CSM John Estrada, Collin McMahon,
Representative Ellen Tauscher/California
Remarks
The Honorable Evan Bayh
US Senator, Indiana
Xiomara Rodriguez
Nevada delegate and retired member of the US Coast Guard
The Honorable Jack Reed
US Senator, Rhode Island
The Honorable Tom Daschle
Former US Senator and Senate Minority Leader, South Dakota
Hour # 5 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (LOCAL)
Remarks
The Honorable Bill Clinton
Former President of the United States
Beth Robinson
Stay-at-home mom from Hampton Roads, Virginia
The Honorable John Kerry
US Senator, Massachusetts
Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy, US Army (Ret.)
First woman to achieve the rank of three star general in the US Army
The Honorable Bill Richardson
Governor of New Mexico
Video – Changing The Course of Our Nation
John Melvin
Iraq war veteran from DeWitt, Iowa
Veterans Video and Remarks
The Honorable Chet Edwards
Member of the US House of Representatives, Texas
Hour # 6 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (LOCAL)
Remarks
Tammy Duckworth
Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Helicopter pilot and wounded Iraq war veteran
Vice Presidential Nomination
Remarks and nominating speech
Seconding speech
Vice Presidential Nominee
The Honorable Senator Joe Biden
US Senator, Delaware
Benediction
Sister Catherine Pinkerton
Congregation of St. Joseph’s in Cleveland, Ohio
Recess
The Honorable Leticia Van de Putte
State Senator from Texas
Co-Chair, Democratic National Convention
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Discussing:
- Are Chat bots a waste of time? (1 reply)
- Smith & Wesson noise problem (1 reply)
- Musicians dropping out of President's Freedom Concert Series (1 reply)
- It's time for new blood in Congress, Barnett in - Burchett out (1 reply)
- Burning Down The House... (2 replies)
- Behind Lege Lies (1 reply)
- Peace (1 reply)
- Speak your truth, fight and believe. (1 reply)
- Large banks have too much AI data center debt? (1 reply)
- GOP misleading on federal health care funding (1 reply)
- Feds indict civil rights group (3 replies)
- Georgia issues burn ban, first time in state history (2 replies)
TN Progressive
- Smith & Wesson not a good fit for Blount County (BlountViews)
- Pellissippi Parkway extension delayed again (BlountViews)
- Blount County early voting record turnout (BlountViews)
- Louisville, TN, town center coming soon? (BlountViews)
- WATCH THIS SPACE. (Left Wing Cracker)
- America As It Is Right Now (RoaneViews)
- A friend sent this: From Captain McElwee's Tall Tales of Roane County (RoaneViews)
- The Meidas Touch (RoaneViews)
- Massive Security Breach Analysis (RoaneViews)
- (Whitescreek Journal)
- My choices in the August election (Left Wing Cracker)
- July 4, 2024 - aka The Twilight Zone (Joe Powell)
TN Politics
- After One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 100,000 Tennesseans’ lose SNAP food aid (TN Lookout)
- Trousdale Turner guards to wear body cameras at privately-run prison (TN Lookout)
- Kennedy Center facade blocked from public view by tarp after Trump’s name removed (TN Lookout)
- Will Tennessee Republicans’ next move be to purge Democrats entirely? (TN Lookout)
- Providers scramble as Tennessee tells sick, disabled immigrant kids they will be reported (TN Lookout)
- Bloody UFC cage match on White House lawn marks Trump’s 80th birthday (TN Lookout)
Knox TN Today
- War time drive at Knoxville High School (Knox TN Today)
- TDOT outperforms on Alcoa Highway; Snowden new director (Knox TN Today)
- Abby Ham reflects on journalism career and new journey (Knox TN Today)
- Wallace Real Estate expands with Bristol-based historic property specialist (Knox TN Today)
- Smoke alarms: What every household should know (Knox TN Today)
- Above & Beyond: Libraries let readers “Check Out” a person instead of a book (Knox TN Today)
- 6/16 HEADLINES: News and events from Knox, World, USA, Tennessee & Historic Notes (Knox TN Today)
- MC Computer Programming Team earns success in competition (Knox TN Today)
- How an automatic savings plan can help you reach financial goals (Knox TN Today)
- The necktie started with French nobility (Knox TN Today)
- Famous DGG is out there, DeSean Bishop is here (Knox TN Today)
- Thomas Cole: New KFD Asst. Chief, 134th Wing’s Chief Master Sergeant (Knox TN Today)
Local TV News
- Construction begins on new animal shelter in Anderson County (WATE)
- 17-year-old accused of killing Lenoir City teen indicted (WATE)
- Where does the Summer Wells case stand, five years later? (WATE)
- 'It's gotten complicated' Farragut residents divided over potential permanent closure of Boring Road (WATE)
- 'A lot of questions' Cleanup continues in Morgan County after train derailment (WATE)
- Federal rules complicate push for I-75 noise wall for Knoxville neighborhood (WATE)
News Sentinel
State News
- Lawyer Meredith Mochel launches campaign for Red Bank city judge - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Teen charged in connection with disappearance of Collegedale man - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Vols’ new strength coach may play key role in Baylor star DGG’s decision - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Chattanooga’s July 4 drone show needed federal approval due to Spanish national team - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
Wire Reports
- Waterlogged tropical disturbance could soon flood parts of the South - The Washington Post (US News)
- Stock Market Today: SpaceX Rallies, Pointing to Third Day of Gains — Live Updates - WSJ (Business)
- Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 on board - The Washington Post (US News)
- SpaceX to buy Cursor AI coding agent operator Anysphere for $60 billion - Reuters (Business)
- Trump questioned Mike Collins about his hardline abortion stance before endorsing him - Politico (US News)
- Is it a renter's market? It depends on where you live - NPR (Business)
- Fox enters new era with Roku deal - Axios (Business)
- Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war - AP News (Business)
- The removal of Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center is a much-needed act of iconoclasm | Judith Levine - The Guardian (US News)
- Warsh Faces Tenuous Balancing Act in First Fed Meeting as Chairman - The New York Times (Business)
- Trump tests and looming battleground races highlight Tuesday’s primaries - NBC News (US News)
- US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear - Reuters (US News)
- KPMG scandal deepens Big Four accounting firms' woes in Australia - Reuters (Business)
- US stock market jumps as US-Iran deal stirs hopes for end to energy turmoil - Al Jazeera (Business)
- Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Trump Is Investigating Him and His Wife - The New York Times (US News)
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Lost Medicaid Funding
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