The Labor Day weekend gave us a brief respite from all the political wrangling, but that's all over with. The Democratic National Committee's Convention begins today in Charlotte, North Carolina and the DNC has an ambitious schedule of events and speakers planned to swing voters President Barack Obama's way.
Not ready to devote all of Tuesday through Thursday to sitting in front of a television set? Don't worry. Here are the highlights of who is speaking when and on what channels so you won't miss the major moments.
Tuesday, September 4:
7 p.m. Eastern -- After having his presidency recalled in a slight against President Obama by Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan over the holiday weekend, the former President Jimmy Carter is expected to appear via video during the 7 o'clock hour.
9 p.m. -- Former White House chief of staff and current mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel will talk up his former boss during the 9 o'clock hour. Also expected on stage during this time slot are Lilly Ledbetter, the woman whose name has become synonymous with fair pay, and Deval Patrick, the man who succeeded Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney as governor of Massachusetts.
10 p.m. -- Julian Castro, mayor of San Antonio, Texas, will deliver his keynote speech on network television. The first Latino to grab this honor at a Democratic convention, Castro is expected to defend President Obama's record and relate tales of his own childhood, being raised by a single mom -- just like the president. First Lady Michelle Obama will follow him, introduced by Elaine Brye, a military veteran and mom of five, four of whom serve in the U.S. military.
Wednesday:
Beginning at 5 p.m. -- Although exact details of the evening have not yet been released, it's known that Former President Bill Clinton will formally re-nominate President Barack Obama, likely in the prime 10 p.m. hour. Also expected to speak is Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren.
Thursday:
Beginning at 5 p.m. -- Again exact details are still being formulated, but this is the big night: President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will both speak, accepting the nomination to return to D.C. for the next four years.
As they did for the RNC convention, the big three networks -- ABC, NBC, and CBS -- will air the speeches from 10-11 p.m. each night. CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC are expected to carry more in-depth coverage.
Will you be tuning in? What speech are you most looking forward to hearing?
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Yes. For sure I'll be tuning in. I listen to ALL of it. I like to hear what everyone has to say. I find it interesting. Also, you should hear all sides of things. It's ignorant not to listen to all sides and give each side a fair shake.
This will be followed by pandering for the Hispanic vote by a Hispanic who can't speak Spanish; Rahm Emanuel, a man so crooked he makes the Chicago democrat political machine blush; and Elizabeth Warren who lied and falsely claimed "minority" status by lying and falsely claiming she was a "native American". (Can anyone imagine the media poo poo storm if a Republican did that? It would be an instant career ender.) Perhaps she will shriek the usual baseless accusations of "racism" at the party of Lincoln...
This will be finished off by the last member of the US military who still supports OWEbama, and a desperate attempt to defend President Obama's record by Joe Biden, the human gaffe machine!
Pass the popcorn!
I saw Michelle Obama doing sound checks yesterday which is usually an indicator of a speech so I'm confused as to why you didn't let us know when her speech is planned. It look to me like the President is doubling down on his issue's and we will see how that plays out next week in the polls.
What, no chair?
I guess the Washington Times is just getting warmed up with 'ominous' news portending failure:
• Bedbugs on the uptick in Charlotte, NC hotels
• Obama's 'Mount Rushmore' sand sculpture is blowing away
• Campaign slogan 'Forward' is Marxist
Let Part Deux of the circus begin...
I think the First Lady is going to be on tonight wamom. At 9 central time.
I wish everyone could stay decent. Is that so hard to ask?
Thanks Jafe I found the info on my own, but was just weirded out that it wasn't mentioned in the blog. I think she has more to offer to the convention than Jimmy Carter does.
I do too wamon. I actually really like her as a person. She won't sway me but I sure want to hear what everyone has to say. LOL!! Side note, Jimmy Carter was my first time to vote and he got my vote!! What a mistake that turned out to be.