Democratic Convention Speakers

This week, news outlets like CNN and The Washington Post covered the DNCC announcements of additional speakers including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, as well as a group of women leaders including Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, Caroline Kennedy, and Obama Campaign Co-Chair Eva Longoria; The Charlotte Observer reported the DNC release of the community credential that will act as a ticket to the President and Vice President’s speeches when they accept the nomination; and The One Feather covered the DNC invitation to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to attend the convention.

Washington Post: Rahm Emanuel, Tim Kaine, among convention speakers

“The Democratic convention will feature a slate of familiar faces and up-and-comers who will frame the race for the White House as a choice between two economic visions, offering insider views of President Obama making tough decisions, assessments of how his policies have played in swing states and an examination of Mitt Romney’s record in Massachusetts…”

Charlotte Observer: DNC releases image of Obama speech ticket

“The Democratic National Convention Committee has released an image of the “community credential” — the ticket that will get people into Bank of America” Stadium on Sept. 6 to hear acceptance speeches from President Obama and Vice President Biden. The “community credential” carries the DNC slogan “Americans Coming Together” and pictures Obama and Biden in front of the words “Moving America Forward.” The back of the ticket will have a map of Bank of America Stadium, showing the public entrances, and a code allowing people to download the app for the convention to their cell phones.”

CNN: More women: DNC announces new speakers

“Nine additional Democratic women, many with ties to specific voting blocks, will address the national convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Democratic National Convention Committee said Wednesday. The list includes Rep. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin; Georgetown student Sandra Fluke; Caroline Kennedy; Lilly Ledbetter; Eva Longoria, a co-chair of the Obama campaign; former Assistant Veterans Affairs Secretary Tammy Duckworth; Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund.”

 The Washington Post: Democratic National Convention to feature female speakers, community activities

“From the very beginning, the president wanted us to make sure we were the most accessible and open convention in history,” said Steve Kerrigan, the CEO of the Democratic convention, who noted that this is the first-ever convention to include an office of “public engagement.” One goal was clear from party officials: drawing a contrast with Republicans similar to the one that Obama has sought to draw with his opponent, Mitt Romney, about their visions for the nation. Just as Obama talks regularly about protecting middle-class programs that he says Romney would slash, the Charlotte convention will feature public events and service projects for the city — while the Republican schedule in Tampa does not feature a single event for the general public, except a festival being staged independently by former Texas Rep. Ron Paul. ”