FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, August 16, 2008 |
CONTACT:
Jenni Engebretsen - DNCC Jenny Backus - OFA |
THE
2008 CONVENTION:
RENEWING AMERICA'S PROMISE - TUESDAY, AUGUST 26
Democrats to Highlight House Leadership & Rising House Stars
Featured Speakers: Xavier Becerra, Nydia Velazquez, Linda Sanchez, Tammy Baldwin and Mike Honda Chris Van Hollen and Top DCCC Candidates for Change
DENVER
–The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the
Obama for America Campaign announced today that Tuesday night’s program
for the Convention, Renewing America’s Promise, will feature leading
voices from the U.S. House of the Representatives.
“House members and House candidates have been advocating a strong
message of change for America since the 2006 election,” said House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Permanent Chair of the 2008 Convention, who will
have a prominent speaking role on Monday, August 25th, the opening
night of the Convention. “As the people’s representatives in Congress,
it is our duty to hold the White House accountable to the needs of
Americans who are struggling to get by. We desperately need change in
the White House to move this country in a New Direction and renew
America’s Promise.”
House
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and House
Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel will speak Tuesday, as
will DCCC Chair Chris Van Hollen, who will use his
time to showcase his top candidates for change.
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