Democratic National Convention Schedule: Day 1

Today is the first day of the Democratic National Convention from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Throughout the day today, a number of caucuses and councils will meet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Then tonight, the events move to the Wells Fargo Center where a number of speakers are scheduled including Senator Bernie Sanders and First Lady Michelle Obama. See the full details of day’s events below:

Date	Time	Group	Venue
July 25, 2016	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET	AAPI Caucus	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 25, 2016	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET	Native American Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 25, 2016	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET	Black Caucus	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 25, 2016	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET	Hispanic Caucus	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 25, 2016	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET	Ethnic Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 25, 2016	12:00 PM – 2:00PM ET	Disability Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 25, 2016	12:00 PM – 2:00PM ET	Small Business Owners Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 25, 2016	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET	Veterans and Military Families Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 25, 2016	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET	Labor Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center

Date	Speaker	Venue
July 25, 2016	Gavel In (4:00 PM ET)	Wells Fargo Center
July 25, 2016	Pam Livengood	Wells Fargo Center
July 25, 2016	Karla & Francisca Ortiz	Wells Fargo Center
July 25, 2016	Anastasia Somoza	Wells Fargo Center
July 25, 2016	Astrid Silva	Wells Fargo Center
July 25, 2016	Senator Bernie Sanders	Wells Fargo Center
July 25, 2016	First Lady Michelle Obama	Wells Fargo Center

You can follow the convention live on most television news stations or watch it live online. Be sure to follow along on Facebook, Twitter (follow #DemsInPhilly), Instagram, and check out the full schedule of events on the Convention’s website. Each day, we will post a schedule of the day and the speakers scheduled for that night.

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Clinton Goes After Trump in Foreign Policy Speech

Hillary Clinton delivers a speech on national security in San Diego. REUTERS/Mike Blake

On Thursday, Hillary Clinton delivered a major foreign policy speech in San Diego, California. The speech was her first in a series of five days of campaigning across the state. The central message of Clinton’s speech was that Republican nominee Donald Trump is a danger to America’s domestic and foreign policies. The speech was full of one liners and attacking Trump’s policies and character. “Donald Trump’s ideas are not just different, they are dangerously incoherent. They’re not even really ideas, just a series of bizarre rants, personal feuds and outright lies,” she told the crowd of supporters. She went after Trump’s “thin skin”, his “dangerous” policies, his Twitter rants, and his history with foreign leaders saying, “He praises dictators like Vladimir Putin and picks fights with our friends, including the British prime minister, the mayor of London, the German chancellor, the president of Mexico and the pope.”

Clinton then spoke about her experience as First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State. She covered a few of her platform points, but her primary argument is that the 2016 election is about a choice of “two very different visions” of America’s future. “One that’s angry, afraid and based on the idea that America is fundamentally weak and in decline. The other is hopeful, generous, and confident in the knowledge that America is great, just like we always have been,” she said. A video of Clinton’s speech is below.

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News Source: Business Insider, Reuters

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Leadership PAC Endorses Hillary Clinton

On Tuesday, Hillary Clinton officially received the endorsement of the Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Leadership PAC. At an event in San Gabriel, California, the group announced their endorsement of Clinton for President of the United States. Among those in attendance for the event were Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui, and other elected officials from the state of California. In a statement, Clinton said that she was honored to be endorsed by the group and she vowed to work with them to move the country forward. A copy of Clinton’s statement is below:

“I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Leadership PAC, which has been fighting for the AAPI community for decades.

As both First Lady and Senator from New York, I was proud to work with the AAPI community to build a fairer, freer, more tolerant and more inclusive America. During the 90s, the Clinton Administration launched the first-ever White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, so the federal government would be more deliberate about helping all parts of the AAPI community succeed. In the Senate, I fought to reduce the backlog for family visas and reunite immigrant families.

As President, I will fight alongside the AAPI community to at last pass comprehensive immigration reform with a path to full and equal citizenship. Still today, applicants from the Asia-Pacific region make up about 40 percent of the family visa backlog, and too many have waited decades to have the chance to be back with their families. Millions of people are eligible to become citizens and deserve the opportunity, but face real barriers to taking those last steps to naturalization. We can and we must address these challenges.

We will defend the Affordable Care Act and continue to improve it, by capping out-of-pocket costs, taking on runaway prescription drug prices, and continuing to expand enrollment. We’ll invest in education, with universal pre-K and debt-free college tuition, so every child has the chance to live up to his or her God-given potential. I will always stand with the CAPAC Leadership PAC in the fight to show the world what we know to be true: we are stronger together. And when families are strong–America is strong.”

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Hillary Clinton Speaks at the Ohio Democratic Party Legacy Dinner

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton each spoke with Ohio Democrats at the Ohio Democratic Party Legacy Dinner. While Sanders gave a brief speech, Clinton took advantage of the opportunity to tell Ohio voters what a Clinton presidency would mean to them. She focused her speech on a number of Ohio events including the auto industry and Senate Bill 5, a law from 2011 would would have limited collective bargaining rights for unions. Clinton said, “When the chips were down, you did not let Gov. John Kasich drown out the voices of Ohio’s public servants. Now let’s stand up for all unions nationwide because when unions are strong, families are strong, the middle class is strong, and America is strong.”

Clinton also went after Republican front Donald Trump saying that he is not “who we are.” She went on saying, “Americans have rejected demagogues and fearmongers. You don’t make America great again by getting rid of everything that made America great in the first place.” Clinton also took a swipe at Sanders as well saying, “America is a big, complicated country facing big, complicated challenges. We can’t afford a single issue strategy or a single-issue president. Knocking down barriers means we can’t just talk about economic inequality, we also have to take on racial inequality.” A video of Clinton’s speech is below.

This morning, Clinton spoke to the congregation of Mount Zion Fellowship church in Highland Hills, Ohio. During her speech, she spoke about the importance of equality in the country and vowed to fight to break down barriers so everyone can take advantage of everything America has to offer. Clinton shared her favorite quote from former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt: “A woman is like a tea bag. You don’t know how strong she is until she gets into hot water.”

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News Source: The New York Times, Ohio Democrats

Hillary Clinton Attends Funeral of Former First Lady Nancy Reagan

Today, Hillary Clinton took a break from the campaign trail to pay her respects at the funeral of former First Lady Nancy Reagan. The public funeral was held at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Before the event, Clinton sat down with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell and spoke about Reagan’s legacy. She spoke about Reagan’s work with Alzheimer’s research and her stand on stem cell research. Clinton said, “She had not only an incredible relationship with her husband and supported him in every way, but she had a lot of courage and grit. It was very brave of her to take a political stand on behalf of research that she thought may help prevent or cure the disease.”

During the interview, Clinton mistakenly praised Reagan for her “very effective, low-key” advocacy for AIDS/HIV. But the Administration of Ronald Reagan did not focus on epidemic for six years after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first released a report on the epidemic. Members of the gay community have long criticized the Reagans for ignoring the epidemic for years. Clinton released a statement apologizing for the error saying, “While the Reagans were strong advocates for stem cell research and finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, I misspoke about their record on HIV and AIDS. For that, I’m sorry.”

Hillary Clinton’s statement on her comments about the Reagans' record on HIV and AIDS: pic.twitter.com/RtIs0zpJfk

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 11, 2016

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News Source: The Washington Post, CNN

Bill Clinton Campaigns for Hillary in Iowa

Bill Clinton was in Iowa Thursday where he made stops in Waverly, Mount Vernon, Washington, and Ottumwa. At each of the four events, he spoke about Hillary Clinton’s experience and how that will benefit her if elected president. He focused on her determination to fight for everyone and help those in need. Clinton referenced Hillary’s time working for the Children’s Defense Fund as well as her work as First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State. He urged voters to support her in Monday’s caucus because she is going to work for everyone. A clip from Clinton’s speech in Waverly is below.

A full video of Clinton’s speech in Mount Vernon is below.

Today, Clinton remains in Iowa for two events and will appear an event with Hillary this evening. For all the latest, follow our revamped Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: WKOW, The Gazette, The Daily Item

Bill Clinton Rallies Crowd in Reno

On Friday night, Bill Clinton held an organizing event in support of Hillary Clinton in Reno, Nevada. During his speech, Clinton discussed his wife’s accomplishments as First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State. Then, he stressed the importance of the 2016 election referencing heath care and the possibility that the next president could appoint three Supreme Court Justices. He also discusses her plans to make college affordable, expand clean energy, and address a growing drug problem. He urged voters to support Hillary in the Nevada caucus on February 20. A video from the event will be posted when/if available.

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News Source: KTVN

Bill, Chelsea, Albright, McCaskill, and McAuliffe Campaign for Hillary

Today, Hillary for America pulled off a multi-state campaign with a cast of supporters. In New Hampshire, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe traveled across the sate to meet with volunteers and supporters. While anyone was welcome at the events, he did not host any public rallies or events.

A lot of phone bankers in Salem. pic.twitter.com/eUftSZ7p2f

— Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) January 16, 2016

In Iowa, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Senator Claire McCaskill met with volunteers and encouraged voters to caucus for Hillary. At the same time, Chelsea Clinton attended two organizing events in Davenport and Iowa City. During the events, Chelsea highlighted her mom’s qualifications and plans, and how they differ from her Republican rivals. Attacking Republicans she said, “I don’t remember this kind of the racist, homophobic, jingoistic, sexist, misogynistic rhetoric that seems to have become normalized, and ever be given as much attention and being treated as if somehow serious.”

Starting off today's swing through Iowa with a group of enthusiastic @HillaryClinton volunteers! @HillaryforIA pic.twitter.com/Aw7MhJUsvp

— Madeleine Albright (@madeleine) January 16, 2016

Bill Clinton was in Iowa as well. His events were in Council Bluffs and Fort Dodge. On his second day in the state, Bill continued with the theme from the day before touting his wife’s resume and the key differences between electing a Democratic president versus a Republican president. Bill also spoke about Hillary’s experience with reaching out and compromising with Republicans, something she did as First Lady and as a Senator. He wrapped up his speech in Council Bluffs saying, “I believe in all my heart that we can be a better country.”

The final event of the day was in Des Moines where both Bill and Chelsea spoke to the crowd. They spoke about similar topics and urged attendees to caucus for Hillary on February 1. A video from the joint appearance is available on C-SPAN. Videos from today’s events in Iowa and New Hampshire will be posted when/if available.

Hillary for America will likely continue to have a number of supporters appearing on Hillary’s behalf as we get closer to the primaries. Hillary is currently preparing for tomorrow night’s Democratic Debate in Charleston, South Carolina. For all the latest, follow our revamped Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: The Roanoke Times, WOWT, Iowa City Press-Citizen, KWWL, Waterloo Cedar Fall Courier

Bill Clinton Returns to New Hampshire

On Wednesday, Bill Clinton returned to New Hampshire to campaign for Hillary Clinton. His first event was at Keene State College where he spoke about his wife’s accomplishments, strengths, and how her career has prepared her for the presidency. He referenced her experience as First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State. He wrapped up his speech with a personal note saying, “From the time I met her 45 years ago this March, she’s the best changemaker I’ve ever known.” Tonight, Clinton attended an event at Dartmouth College in Hanover where he gave a similar speech. A video from Keene is below and a video from Hanover will be posted when/if available.

This weekend, Bill returns to Iowa. For all the latest, follow our revamped Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: NBC News, NBC Connecticut

Bill Clinton Hits Campaign Trail for Hillary

On Monday, former president Bill Clinton returned to the campaign trail for his wife at two organizing events held in New Hampshire. The first event was held in Nashua where he applauded his wife’s plan to restore the prosperity of the American people. He praised Hillary Clinton’s credentials saying, “I do not believe in my lifetime, anybody has run for this job at a moment of greater importance who was better qualified by knowledge, experience and temperament to do what needs to be done now.” A full video from the event is below.

The former president then traveled to Exeter where he delivered a speech that was similar to the one earlier in the day, with a focus on “broad base prosperity.” In addition, he spoke about a variety of topics including gun control, Supreme Court appointments, and her credentials. He focused on the accomplishments of her career, but focused primarily on her time as First Lady, a Senator from New York, and Secretary of State.  A full video of Clinton’s speech in Exeter is available on C-SPAN.

On Wednesday, former president Clinton will attend a fundraiser is New York City before heading to Iowa on Thursday. For all the latest, follow our revamped Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: USA Today, 4 New York