DNC Wrap-Up: Day 3

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Wednesday night’s events at the Democratic National Convention included the acceptance speech of Senator Tim Kaine as the party’s vice presidential candidate. In his speech, Kaine thanked his family before “humbly” accepting the nomination. He spoke about Hillary Clinton’s experience and why the 2016 election is vital for the country. A video biography of Kaine and a video of his speech are below.

Speakers from the evening included New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Reverend Jesse Jackson, former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, California Governor Jerry Brown, Senator Chris Murphy, Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly, Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and Michael Bloomberg. The headline speeches from the event were from Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama. Biden gave an energetic speech supporting Clinton while President Obama gave a stirring speech in which the overall message was America is better than Donald Trump. At the end of the speech, he was joined on stage by Clinton. A selection of the speeches are below and more videos from the Convention are available on YouTube.

The DNC released another set of videos highlighting Clinton’s long career, attacking Trump, and presenting an alternative to the Republican vision of America’s future.

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.

For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: Quartz, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, NBC News, Slate Magazine

Democratic National Convention Schedule: Day 4

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Today is the final day of the Democratic National Convention from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and tonight, Hillary Clinton will officially accept the party’s nomination. 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 before Chelsea Clinton introduces her mother for the keynote address of the convention. See the full details of day’s events below:

Date

Time

Group

Venue

July 28, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET Women’s Caucus Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 28, 2016 12:00 PM – 2:00PM ET LGBT Caucus Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 28, 2016 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Jewish Roundtable Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 28, 2016 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Rural Council Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 28, 2016 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Senior Council Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 28, 2016 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Youth Council Pennsylvania Convention Center

Date

Speaker

Venue

July 28, 2016 Gavel In (4:00 PM ET) Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016 Henrietta Ivey Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016 Beth Mathias Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016 Jensen Walcott & Jake Reed Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016 Khizr Khan Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016 Chelsea Clinton Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016 Hillary Clinton 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.

For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: Democratic National Convention

DNC Wrap-Up: Day 2

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On Tuesday evening, the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia made history by officially nominating Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party’s candidate for president. Clinton becomes the first female candidate to receive the nomination of a major political party. Clinton made a brief appearance via satellite from New York and thanked everyone for their support. She will officially accept the party’s nomination during her speech on Thursday.

In additional to the historic moment, the evening also featured another marquee night of speeches. Those taking the stage included Former Senator Tom Harkin, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, Senator Chuck Schumer, the principal and students from Eagle Academy, Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Senator Barbara Boxer, Representative Joseph Crowley, Mothers of the Moment, former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean, and actress Meryl Streep. The most powerful speech of the evening was delivered by President Bill Clinton. He focused on he and Hillary’s relationship and personal life. He called Hillary “the best darn change-maker” that he has ever seen and said that she will fight for everyone and does not back down from a fight. A selection of videos from the event, including Bill’s, is below.

The DNC is also featuring a series of videos highlighting Clinton’s career and personal life. Included in those videos Tuesday was one covering her time as Secretary of State and one about how she worked with the Eagle Academy. A third video was about the career of Bill Clinton. The videos are below.

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.

For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: Business Insider, CBS News

Democratic National Convention Schedule: Day 3

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Today is the third 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 Senator Tim Kaine will accept the party’s nomination as vice presidential candidate, and a number of speakers are scheduled including Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama. See the full details of day’s events below:

Date

Time

Group

Venue

July 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET AAPI Caucus Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET Native American Council Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET Black Caucus Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET Hispanic Caucus Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET Ethnic Council Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 27, 2016 12:00 PM – 2:00PM ET Disability Council Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 27, 2016 12:00 PM – 2:00PM ET Small Business Owners Council Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 27, 2016 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Veterans and Military Families Council Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 27, 2016 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Labor Council Pennsylvania Convention Center

Date

Speaker

Venue

July 27, 2016 Gavel In (4:30 PM ET) Wells Fargo Center
July 27, 2016 Erica Smegielski Wells Fargo Center
July 27, 2016 Felicia Sanders & Polly Sheppard Wells Fargo Center
July 27, 2016 Jamie Dorff Wells Fargo Center
July 27, 2016 Vice President Joe Biden Wells Fargo Center
July 27, 2016 President Barack 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.

For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: Democratic National Convention

Hillary Clinton Nominated by the Democratic Party

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It is official! Tonight, the Democratic Party’s delegates cast their ballots to nominate the party’s presidential candidate. Hillary Clinton won the vote in the first round becoming the first female nominee of a major political party. The nomination is the culmination of over forty years of public service. Clinton will speak during the Democratic National Convention on Thursday to accept the party’s nomination.

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.

For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: The New York Times

Democratic National Convention Schedule: Day 2

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Today is the second 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 former President Bill Clinton. See the full details of day’s events below:

Date

Time

Group

Venue

July 26, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET Women’s Caucus Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 26, 2016 12:00 PM – 2:00PM ET LGBT Caucus Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 26, 2016 12:00 PM – 2:00PM ET Senior Council Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 26, 2016 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Jewish Roundtable Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 26, 2016 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Rural Council Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 26, 2016 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Youth Council Pennsylvania Convention Center

Date

Speaker

Venue

July 26, 2016 Jelani Freeman Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Gavel In (4:00 PM ET) Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Thaddeus Desmond Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Dynah Haubert Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Kate Burdick Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Anton Moore Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Dustin Parsons Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Students from Eagle Academy Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Joe Sweeney Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Lauren Manning Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Ryan Moore Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 President Bill Clinton Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016 Mothers of the Movement 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.

For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Convention Schedule: Day 1

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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.

For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Convention Begins Tomorrow

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Tomorrow, Democrats will gather in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and office nominate Hillary Clinton and running mate Senator Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for president. The Convention is important because there are a series of caucus meetings and finalization of the Democratic Party platform. In a speech on Friday, Clinton promised that the convention would feature an optimistic view of America and our future as a stark contrast to the message delivered during the RNC last week.

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.

For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Convention Lineup Announced

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We are a little over a week away from the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The convention will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Wells Fargo Center. The event will be held July 25 – 28 and will include delegates from all 50 states, Washington, DC, and U.S. territories. The main purpose of the convention is the formal nomination of the Democratic Party’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The Democratic Party has announced the lineup for each day of the convention and the details are below:

Monday (7/25): United Together

Featuring First Lady Michelle Obama, Senator Bernie Sanders and DREAMer Astrid Silva

Gavel time expected at 3:00pm

Monday will focus on putting the future of American families front and center and how we’re stronger together when we build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top and when everyone has a chance to live up to their God-given potential. DREAMer Astrid Silva will share her story and her fight to keep families together.

Tuesday (7/26): A Lifetime of Fighting for Children and Families

President Bill Clinton and Mothers of the Movement

Gavel time expected at 4:00pm

Tuesday will feature the roll call vote and how Hillary has spent her entire career working to make a difference for children, families, and our country. The Mothers of the Movement participating include Gwen Carr, Mother of Eric Garner; Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin; Maria Hamilton, Mother of Dontré Hamilton; Lucia McBath, Mother of Jordan Davis; Lezley McSpadden, Mother of Michael Brown; Cleopatra Pendleton-Cowley, Mother of Hadiya Pendleton; Geneva Reed-Veal, Mother of Sandra Bland.

Wednesday (7/27): Working Together

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden

Gavel time expected at 4:30pm

On Wednesday speakers will take an in-depth look at just how high the stakes are in this election and how Hillary has the experience and steadiness to bring people together to tackle the big challenges and get real results.

Thursday (7/28): Stronger Together

Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton

Gavel time expected at 4:30pm
On the final day of the convention, Hillary will speak about her vision for our country – her belief that we are stronger together and that America is at its best when we work together to solve our problems.

The convention will have a large online presence and you can follow along on their website (demconvention.com), Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can sign up to volunteer at the convention by visiting the Volunteer Opportunities page.

More details will be released as the convention nears; however, mark your calendars now as this year’s convention looks like it is going to make history!

For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: NBC News

Democratic National Convention Details

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We are a little over a month away from the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The convention will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Wells Fargo Center. The event will be held July 25 – 28 and will include delegates from all 50 states, Washington, DC, and U.S. territories. The main purpose of the convention is the formal nomination of the Democratic Party’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Democrat Hillary Clinton secured the required number of delegates required for the nomination in early June making her the first female presidential candidate to secure the nomination of a major political party. The Clinton camp is now working to select a running mate and build her team.

The convention will have a large online presence and you can follow along on their website (demconvention.com), Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can sign up to volunteer at the convention by visiting the Volunteer Opportunities page.

More details will be released as the convention nears; however, mark your calendars now as this year’s convention looks like it is going to make history!

For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: DNC