Festivities begin at 4:30 PM with a cash bar,
live entertainment, a host of Democratic Candidates, good food, auction and
plenty of conversation.
DENVER — Democrats nominated Barack Obama for president
Wednesday after Hillary Rodham Clinton released her delegates
and cut short the traditional convention roll call with a motion
for approval by acclamation.
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As a Republican, I stand before you
with deep respect for the history and traditions of my political
party. But it is clear to all Americans that something is out of
kilter in our great republic. In less than a decade America's
political and economic standing in the world has been diminished.
Our nation's extraordinary leadership in so many areas is simply not
reflected in the partisan bickering and ideological politics of
Washington. Seldom has the case for an inspiring new political ethic
been more compelling. And seldom has an emerging leader so matched
the needs of the moment.
... I stand before you proud of my party's contributions to American
history but, as a citizen, proud as well of the good judgment of
good people in this good party, in nominating a transcending
candidate, an individual whom I am convinced will recapture the
American dream and be a truly great president: the senator from
Abraham Lincoln's state -- Barack Obama.
Democratic Presidential Candidate
Barack Obama
Featured speakers will
include:
The Honorable Howard Dean
Former Governor of Vermont
Chair of the Democratic Party
The Honorable John Lewis
Member of the US House of Representatives, Georgia
Rev. Bernice King
Daughter of the late Dr. King
Martin Luther King III
Oldest son of the late Dr. King
The Honorable Bill Richardson
Governor, New Mexico
will.i.am
Accompanied by John Legend (piano), Agape Choir, and band
Sheryl Crow
Singer/songwriter
Ray Rivera
Obama State Director, Colorado
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (LOCAL)
The Honorable Jan Schakowsky
Member of the US House of Representatives, Illinois
The Honorable Mark Udall
Member of the US House of Representatives, Colorado
The Honorable Tim Kaine
Governor of Virginia
Stevie Wonder - Live Performance
The Honorable Al Gore
Former Vice President of the United States
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (LOCAL)
John Kuniholm
Wounded Iraq veteran
Michael McDonald - Live Performance
Singer/songwriter
Susan Eisenhower
Granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Retired Generals Tribute
Air Force Maj. Gen. J. Scott Gration (Ret)
Accompanied by additional generals
The Honorable Dick Durbin
US Senator, Illinois
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