Former President Bill Clinton on the DNC Schedule for Wednesday
Democratic leader of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and the U.S. Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, Education and Agriculture are also scheduled to speak.
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The 2012 Democratic National Convention continues today with remarks beginning again at 5 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here’s a look at the speakers on Wednesday’s agenda, based on the full schedule from the convention’s website.
5 to 6 p.m.
- Luis V. Gutierrez, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois
- Diana DeGette, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado
- John A. Pérez, speaker and member of the California State Assembly
- Thomas M. Menino, mayor of Boston, Massachusetts
- Judy Chu, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California
- Steve Westly, former state controller and chief financial officer of California
- John Larson, Democratic Caucus Chair and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut
- Ken Myers, deputy sheriff of Carroll County, Iowa
This hour will begin with an invocation, the presentation of colors and the national anthem.
6 to 7 p.m.
- Richard Trumka, president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
- Steve Israel, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
- Patty Murray, chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and member of the U.S. Senate from Washington
- Pedro R. Pierluisi, chair of National Community Mobilization for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives, resident commissioner of Puerto Rico
- Tom Steyer, co-founder of Advanced Energy Economy
- Charles E. Schumer, member of the U.S. Senate from New York
- Karen Bass, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California
- Al Green, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas
- Emanuel Cleaver, II, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri
- Dannel Malloy, governor of Connecticut
7 to 8 p.m.
- Denise Juneau, superintendent of the Montana Office of Public Instruction
- Nancy Pelosi, Democratic leader and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California
- Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
- Barbara Mikulski, member of the U.S. Senate from Maryland
- Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
- Jim Hunt, former governor of North Carolina
There will also be a live performance by Jessica Sanchez.
8 to 9 p.m.
- Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America
- Steny Hoyer, parliamentarian of the 2012 Democratic National Committee Convention and Democratic Whip and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland
- Barney Frank, honorary chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee GLBT Council and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts
- General Eric Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- Michael Nutter, mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- John Hickenlooper, governor of Colorado
- Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of Roman Catholic social justice organization, NETWORK
- Jack Markell, governor of Delaware
9 to 10 p.m.
- Karen Mills, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
- Kamala D. Harris, attorney general of California
- Benita Veliz, DREAM Act Activist
- Cristina Saralegui, journalist, actress, and talk show host
- Sandra Fluke, attorney and women’s rights activist
- Austin Ligon, co-founder and former CEO of CarMax, Inc.
- Bob King, president of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
- Chris Van Hollen, former chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland
Some former employees of companies that were controlled by Bain Capital will also speak.
10 to 11 p.m.
- Jim Sinegal, co-founder and former CEO of Costco
- Elizabeth Warren, candidate for U.S. Senate from Massachusetts
- Antonio R. Villaraigosa, chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee and mayor of Los Angeles, California
- President Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States
There will also be a benediction from Rabbi David Wolpe of the Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, California.
The above schedule was based on the national convention’s website. Check back for Thursday’s schedule. Follow the campaign on Twitter @DemConvention.
MZ
8:39 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
DNC Platform: 1) Taxpayer-funded abortions; 2) taxpayer-funded condoms for law students; 3) demonize capitalism; 4) demonize success; 5) play the race card; 6) pretend we’re not the Communist Party; 7) feed Israel to Iran; 8) toss God into the dumpster; 9) blame Bush for everything; 10) make Bill Clinton, who was impeached and accused of sexual assault by 6 women, the keynote speaker.
***this was copied from a wsj article comment (thanks williampenn). But I liked it so I figured I would cut and paste it.***
James Murphy
8:59 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
you forgot to add the war on woman
Ted Dick
12:11 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
DNC Platform: 1) Healthcare for those with pre-existing conditions; 2) support planned parenthood; 3) demonize billionaires not paying their fair share, paying less than their secretaries; 4) demonize putting money in the Cayman Islands rather than investing in America; 5) play the sexist card equal money for equal work; 6) Noblesse oblige; 7) respect every country's sovereignty; 8) respect everyone's god. this country espouses religious freedom; 9) we can't afford to double down on trickle down. Greed on wall street is as much to blame as the Bush; 10) Respect Bill Clinton as the president who understood economy.
The Wall Street Journal is owned by Rupert Murdoch whose newpapers authorized hacking. I consider Rupert Murdoch as morally culpable as Bill Clinton -- If you want to read and quote from WSJ, then you should listen to what Bill Clinton has to say.
ZM Avon
10:10 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
MZ - you're comments are not entirely true. We can't toss God in the dumpster because he's fake. You zealots have not proved he exists yet!
I could write a similar run-on sentence about the RNC, but it would be much shorter
1) Lied
2) Stole
3) Blamed the rest of us
MZ
6:01 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
So forget about #8, but thanks for acknowledging the other points!
What was stolen at the RNC? When we're you blamed for anything? Is anyone who beleives in God a zealot or just those you disagree with? I am confused, please help me out.
You have a pretty cool name by the way. We should hang out together (MZ & ZM)! We could be each others alter egos.
Jean Williams
10:49 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS ........if after listening to the convention tonite, and if you are still voting obama ...HERE you might need this >>>>>>>>http://www.drink-coupons.com/kool-aid/
Ted Dick
11:21 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
If you are middle class or struggling to be middle class, then you must support Obama -- It's arithmetic
Steve Rosen
11:12 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
There's another of the major differences between the Republican and Democratic conventions. The Democrats are proud to have their former Presidents on the podium, the Republicans keep them hidden. America knows who helps and who hurts and to move ahead you put a car in D and to go backwards you put in in R. The economy works the same way.
MZ
6:03 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Proud of Jimmy Carter and of Bill Clinton, you are so right about that!
The other difference is that Republican presidents try to stay out of the lime light and not get involved in policy discussions after their terms in office.
James Thomas
9:25 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
There's another major difference between the Republican and democrat conventions. Republican former Presidents know when to be silent and not inflict themselves on the American People.
James Thomas
9:32 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Hopefully,
you'll be hearing from former President Obama for many years.
Sandy
11:22 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
After listening to the DNC tonight, I am even more thankful that I am a democrat. Finally we heard facts supported by statistics instead of condescending platitudes and vitriolic rhetoric based on fallacious reasoning. The fact that Romney/Ryan think that we are so obtuse as to believe their outright lies and convoluted logic is an insult to the collective intelligence of the American people.
Jean Williams
12:03 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
here you go proud democrat ,,,,,,,, http://www.drink-coupons.com/kool-aid/
Patrick Giusto
12:21 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Jean,
What a great case you made to change Sandy's mind! Certainly your coupons-for-kool-aid link doesn't exactly describe the "condescending platitudes and vitriolic rhetoric based on fallacious reasoning" Sandy was talking about. I'm sure she'll be headed over to your side of the aisle immediately to see what other good things you have to say. #OHYEAH!
James Thomas
9:38 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
No Patrick,
She'll just have a pleasant taste to drown out the bitterness of supporting a losing effort. HINT: It was sarcasm Patrick, you should be familiar with the term.
The original Bill
11:57 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
“In Tampa the Republican argument against the President’s re-election was pretty simple: We left him a total mess, he hasn’t finished cleaning it up yet, so fire him and put us back in.
“I like the argument for President Obama’s re-election a lot better. He inherited a deeply damaged economy, put a floor under the crash, began the long hard road to recovery, and laid the foundation for a more modern, more well-balanced economy that will produce millions of good new jobs, vibrant new businesses, and lots of new wealth for the innovators.
“The most important question is, what kind of country do you want to live in? If you want a you’re-on-your-own, winner-take-all society, you should support the Republican ticket. If you want a country of shared prosperity and shared responsibility — a we’re-all-in-this-together society — you should vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden.”
— President Bill Clinton
Dan Marol
7:13 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Bill-
All excellent quotes, and hard to argue with, but I'm sure some will try! By the way, even heard some Republicans praising Bill's speach....Joe Scarborough, Brit Hume.
MZ
7:18 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Clinton has always been a great speaker, so is Obama. They give wonderful crowd rallying speaches. They certainly can talk a great game, there is no doubt about that.
MZ
7:37 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Two sides of the same coin?
Barack and GWB have so much in common. Barack has followed the path that GWB laid out for him almost completely. Both spend way too much of our money. Both bailed out the auto industry. GWB had TARP 1, Obama had TARP 2. GWB had his prescription benefit, Obama has his ObamaCare. GWB implemented the tax cuts, Obama has maintained them. Both continue to raise the debt ceiling. Both increased spending in their terms far more than what is sustainable. Both enjoy adventures into foreign countries. GWB with the Iraq surge, Obama with the Afgan surge. Both bombed Yemen, Lybia, and Pakistan. GWB used drones, Obama uses drones. GWB had the patriot act, Obama has NDAA. Both have a history with drugs and alcohol. Both find it difficult to reach out to the other party and both “go it alone.” And the list goes on and on...
If you hated GWB, does it make sense to love Obama. If you loved GWB, does it make sense to hate Obama. I personally approve of neither.
Joe Giles
7:52 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Dems rely on Convicted Perjurer to tell the Truth. How typical of the democrat party.
tom m
9:18 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
DNC liars ???? just like the vote yesterday shows the democrats version of democracy in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n4oPjlecgc
Joe Giles
9:31 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Democrats voted against God and Israel in that voice vote. Talk about VOTER FRAUD.
James Thomas
11:32 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Just Found this,
"Fiscal Denialism". Describes today's Democrat Party exactly.
http://reason.com/archives/2012/09/05/denialist-democrats
James Thomas
11:52 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Bill Clinton,
"the era of big government is over,". Hah, IT"S BAA--AACK
Ed Fisher
12:08 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
And the Republican vitriol goes on and endlessly on. You can continue to post hate, fantasy, and websites full of distortions. We know the arithmetic ............But.........Did anyone see Mayor Drew ? The camera found her about 37 or 38 minutes into the speech.
V. Scheurich
7:03 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012
The State of Ohio has a bigot/racist on their hands and don't know what to do with him. It is business as usual with Democrats but Republicans and Independents want him gone, gone from politics. He is a cancer to society. The voters have to decide.
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2012/09/08/Sherrod-Brown-invokes-Nazis-against-his-Jewish-opponent-Josh-Mandel
The original Bill
12:48 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Wow. Breitbart? There is a unbiased website. Typical from the Republicans. Nothing but lies since that is all they can run on. Lies and more lies.
V. Scheurich
12:42 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Why I will "never" vote Democratic again!
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/48634
Earl Elevant
1:43 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
tl;dr summary: Black guy says he doesn't use race as a crutch, then spends the rest of the article taking every opportunity to mention he's black and also that he should have gotten contracts from the democrats as a result.
Oh, he also complained about "facts" that weren't true. Namely that there was forced union usage for the democratic convention when it was preferred.
Kind of silly. Read if you want, but don't come asking me for that 5 minutes of your life back when you get done.
The original Bill
12:46 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Yeah right. Like he ever did in the first place.