2008 Democratic National Convention

2008 Democratic National Convention
Denver, CO August 25-28, 2008

Aug. 25

Monday, August 25 – One Nation. as of 8/19 1, 2
Barack Obama’s story is an American story that reflects a life of struggle, opportunity and responsibility like those faced by Americans everyday. The opening night of the Convention will highlight Barack’s life story, his commitment to change, and the voices of Americans who are calling for a new direction for this country.

Monday’s headline prime-time speaker will be Michelle Obama.

Other Monday night speakers include:
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri; Barack Obama’s sister Maya Soetero-Ng and Craig Robinson, Michelle Obama’s older brother; Jerry Kellman, mentor and long-time friend of Barack Obama; Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr.; former Indiana Representative Lee Hamilton; Tom Balanoff, President of Illinois SEIU; Nancy Keenan, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America; NEA President Reg Weaver; AFT President Randi Weingarten; Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan; State Comptroller Dan Hynes; Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulis; Chicago City Clerk Miguel del Valle; and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.

Monday night will also feature a tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

American Voices: Mike and Cheryl Fisher (Beech Grove, IN); Margie Perez (New Orleans, LA); Candi Schmieder (Marengo, IA). +

Monday, August 25 Public Events as of 8/22

7:00 am - 9:00 am	STATE DELEGATION MEETINGS -- ALL DAYS Various Locations
9:15 am	DAILY CONVENTION PRESS BRIEFING Representatives of the DNCC and the Obama for America campaign brief the media. Location: Colorado Convention Center, Rm. 601
10:00 am – 12:00 pm	DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MEETINGS Contact: Convention Joint Press Office, (720) 362-2006 AAPI Caucus: Four Seasons Ballroom 4 Black Caucus: Wells Fargo Theater 2 Ethnic Coordinated Caucus: Korbel Ballroom 1E First American Caucus: Korbel Ballroom 4C&D Hispanic Caucus: Korbel Ballroom 2&3
11:00 am	DGA LEADERSHIP MEDIA ROUNDTABLE Democratic Governors Association (DGA) Chair West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, DGA Vice Chair Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer and Finance Chair Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley will discuss the DGA’s role this year through 2010, a period that includes the most important political races prior to congressional and legislative redistricting and reapportionment. Location: Colorado Convention Center, Rm. 401
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm	DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MEETINGS LGBT Caucus: Four Seasons Ballroom 2&3 Senior Caucus: Korbel Ballroom 4A&B
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm	DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MEETING Rural Caucus: Korbel Ballroom 4A-C
2:00 pm	THE WESTERN MAJORITY PROJECT BRIEFING: ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE IS THROUGH THE WEST Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, Colorado Senator Ken Salazar, and other officials give overview of electoral trends and polling highlighting McCain vulnerabilities in region. Location: Colorado Convention Center, Rm. 601