Democratic National Committee:Blog http://www.democrats.org/ en http://a9.g.akamai.net/7/9/8082/v001/democratic1.download.akamai.com/8082/images/20050710_donkeylogo.jpg Democratic Party Podcasts http://www.democrats.org Copyright 2008 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:27:32 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.01 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Senator Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech Watch Senator Barack Obama's eloquent acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention last night:

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/senator_barack_4.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/senator_barack_4.php Blog Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:27:32 -0500 Morning Open Thread Chat away...

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/morning_open_th_96.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/morning_open_th_96.php Blog Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:42:01 -0500 Final Day We are here at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium for the final day of the Democratic National Convention where Senator Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for president.

It will be a star-studded event. Among those set to speak before thousands:

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, members of the family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, DNC Chairman Howard Dean, former Vice President Al Gore and Senator Dick Durbin will introduce his colleague, Senator Barack Obama.

Catch live streaming high-definition video here.

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/final_day.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/final_day.php Convention 2008 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:43:20 -0500 Morning Open Thread Chat away...

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/morning_open_th_95.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/morning_open_th_95.php Blog Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:22:40 -0500 Senator Joe Biden Accepts Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination Senator Joe Biden accepted the vice presidential nomination of the Democratic Party tonight and conventioneers were surprised with a special appearance by Senator Barack Obama to top off the third night
at the Democratic National Convention.

President Bill Clinton received an extended, thunderous applause from the crowd and gave the assembled delegates plenty to cheer about. Senators John Kerry, Evan Bayh and former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle also delivered speeches tonight.

Find those speeches and more here.

Tomorrow, we head to Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium for Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech of the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/senator_joe_bid_1.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/senator_joe_bid_1.php Convention 2008 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:05:08 -0500 Senator Barack Obama Officially Nominated In what was an incredible scene on the convention floor at the Democratic National Convention as Senator Hillary Clinton entered the convention hall and motioned to suspend the roll call vote in favor of nominating Senator Barack Obama by acclamation. The crowd gave a boisterous roar to second the motion and vote "aye" in favor thus nominating Senator Barack Obama as the 2008 Democratic presidential nominee.

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/senator_barack_3.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/senator_barack_3.php Convention 2008 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:59:25 -0500 Minutes Away We are minutes away from the gavel opening the third day of the Democratic National Convention.

Tonight, former President Bill Clinton will speak to the convention and Senator Joe Biden (D-Delaware) will accept the Democratic nomination for vice president.

Other speakers include Governor Bill Richardson (D-New Mexico), Senators Evan Bayh (D-Indiana) and John Kerry (D-Massachusetts). Check the full schedule here.

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/minutes_away.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/minutes_away.php Convention 2008 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:58:48 -0500 Another Day in the Books The second day of the Democratic National Convention will be one to remember.

Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) energized the Pepsi Center with an incredible speech and was introduced by daughter, Chelsea. Senator Clinton declared: "No way. No how. No McCain."

Democratic Senatorial candidate and former Governor Mark Warner (D-Virginia) delivered a great keynote address.

Governor Brian Schweitzer (D-Montana) fired up the room and rattled off an unforgettable line about drilling in all of John McCain's many, many backyards, including the ones he cannot remember.

Watch more videos from the Democratic National Convention here and at 3pm Mountain, catch live streaming video in the most crystal-clear HD that this blogger has ever seen on the tubes.

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/another_day_in.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/another_day_in.php Convention 2008 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:02:06 -0500 Morning Open Thread Chat away...

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/morning_open_th_93.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/morning_open_th_93.php Blog Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:15:51 -0500 Day Two There are a number of great speakers lined up for tonight. Ted Sorensen, former speechwriter and adviser to President John F. Kennedy, and Congressman Mike Honda addressed the assembled delegates.

Slated to speak tonight: Senator Hillary Clinton and the keynote address by former Virginia Governor Mark Warner.

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/day_two_1.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/day_two_1.php Convention 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:38:46 -0500 Afternoon Open Thread We are about 2 1/2 hours away from resuming day two at the Democratic National Convention. In the mean time, chat away...

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/afternoon_open_112.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/afternoon_open_112.php Blog Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:24:16 -0500 Backstage at the Democratic National Convention Check out what goes on backstage at the convention in this video:

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/backstage_at_th.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/backstage_at_th.php Convention 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:54:54 -0500 These Will Go Fast

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/these_will_go_f.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/these_will_go_f.php Blog Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:05:03 -0500 Call to Order Chairman Howard Dean addressed the delegates of the Democratic National Convention as we get things started here in Denver, Colorado. Watch the live video here.

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/call_to_order.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/call_to_order.php Blog Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:02:01 -0500 Meet Joe Biden This weekend, Senator Barack Obama announced in Springfield, Illinois that he selected colleague Senator Joe Biden (D-Delaware) to be his running mate.

Check out this latest video from the campaign that introduces Joe to supporters:

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/meet_joe_biden.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/08/meet_joe_biden.php Blog Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:07:39 -0500