2008 Democratic National Convention
Denver, CO  August 25-28, 2008
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Tuesday, August 26 – Renewing America’s Promise.  as of 8/19     1, 2, 3, 4
Millions of Americans are struggling to get by. The failed policies of the last eight years have betrayed the country’s values and left an economy out of balance. Barack Obama believes a strong economy is unattainable with a weak middle class. Tuesday’s Convention program will feature the voices of Americans who share Barack’s concerns and strongly support his detailed economic plan to grow the economy, create jobs, restore fairness, and expand opportunity.

Senator Hillary Clinton will be the headline prime-time speaker and former Virginia Governor Mark Warner will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday night. Pay Equity pioneer Lilly Ledbetter will also address the Convention on Tuesday.

Other Tuesday speakers will include:
Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana; Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts; Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas;  Governor Janet Napolitano of Arizona; Governor Joe Manchin of West Virginia; Governor Jim Doyle of Wisconsin; Governor Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania; Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio; Governor David Paterson of New York; Governor Chet Culver of Iowa; Senator Bob Casey, Jr., of Pennsylvania; Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont; former Secretary of Energy and Transportation Federico Peña;  House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer; House Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel; Representative Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Assistant to the Speaker of the House; and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair Chris Van Hollen, who will use his time to showcase his top candidates for change.

Representatives Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Mike Honda (D-CA), California Controller John Chiang, Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, Change To Win’s Anna Burger, and AFL-CIO President John Sweeney will also speak.


American Voices: Pauline Beck (Oakland, CA); Pamella Cash-Roper (Pittsboro, NC); David Gipp (Fort Yates, ND); Robin Golden (Wyoming, MI); Katherine Marcano (Cedar Rapids, IA). +


Tuesday, August 26 Public Events 
as of 8/22
7:00 am - 9:00 am STATE DELEGATION MEETINGS -- ALL DAYS
Various Locations


9:15 am DAILY CONVENTION PRESS BRIEFING
Representatives of the DNCC and the Obama for America campaign brief the media.
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Rm. 601


10:00 am – 1:00 pm

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MEETING
Women’s Caucus: Four Seasons Ballroom


11:00 am U.S. HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AND HOUSE MEMBERS PRESS CONFERENCE ON AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James Clyburn, Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-Denver) and U.S. House Members will highlight the New Direction Congress's comprehensive strategy for American Energy Independence.
Location: Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver


12:00 pm – 2:00 pm DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MEETINGS
Disability Caucus: Meeting Rooms 610 & 612
Faith Caucus: Korbel Ballroom 4A-C Youth Caucus: Wells Fargo Theater 3


1:00 pm – 3:00 pm DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MEETING
Veterans & Military Families Caucus: Korbel Ballroom 1


2:30 pm THE WESTERN MAJORITY PROJECT BRIEFING: CAPTURING THE HISPANIC VOTE
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson explores how Hispanic vote is key to long term viability in the Southwest region. Research presentation on Hispanic trends, update on ground game and mobilization efforts.
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Rm. 601