#DNC2012 – Moving Indoors for Thursday
Darn. Although a severe storm would pose a real problem and at least we know where we are going. DNCC Announces Thursday’s Convention Proceedings Will… Read More »#DNC2012 – Moving Indoors for Thursday
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#DNC2012 Actions, Schedule
I’ve been to five conventions, but I have never seen the party so unified, enthusiastic, and positive about putting forth our candidate and message. From the business perspective, the Convention adopted the Credentials, Rules, and Platform Committee Reports, and elected officers. I posted the platform yesterday and will post the Rules and Credentials, but there is nothing controversial. Delegates signed the pettition to nominate President Obama. I am looking forward to another exciting day. Again, thanks to DemConWatch, here’s today’s schedule (complete schedule below). Highlights will include Bill Clinton’s nomination speech for President Obama, Convention Chair Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Elizabeth Warren, and Barney Frank and the Roll Call. I don’t know about venue plans for tomorrow – still planning on Panther Stadium and hopefully the rain will end today. (BTW, Politico picked up my recent post re the credentials committee, here.)Read More »#DNC2012 Actions, Schedule
Platform and Tuesday Schedule, #DNC2012
Thanks to Matt at DemConWatch, here is the proposed platform and the Tuesday schedule. There will be pre-convention caucus meetings in the morning and afternoon, (and a lunch or reception or two), but the session starts at 5 pm. The first major business is adoption of Credentials, Rules, and Platform reports. Then there will be a Jimmy Carter video and speeches. Starting at 10 pm, the convention will hear from Md. Gov. Martin O’Malley, Keynoter San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, and First Lady Michelle Obama. The Convention adjourns at 11, to be followed by a party or two. Full schedule below
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#DNC2012 Committees Complete Work
The Democratic National Convention Credentials Committee met this afternoon and accredited all delegations to the national convention. No challenges were presented to the Committee. Yesterday,… Read More »#DNC2012 Committees Complete Work
Convention Update 8/31- Committees, Logistics, Tunes, Updates
Tell you what, especially after watching Mitt Romney last night, I am fired up, ready to renominate Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and win this… Read More »Convention Update 8/31- Committees, Logistics, Tunes, Updates
Protect and Promote the Vote 2012
We have posted many stories on the 2012 GOP voter suppression efforts – in response, the Democratic Party needs to have a four part strategy… Read More »Protect and Promote the Vote 2012
Convention Update. 8/27: Caucuses, Choice, James Taylor, GOP
Delegates – in case you missed it, sign up here for the Democratic convention caucus and constituency group meetings. Here is a schedule. These are… Read More »Convention Update. 8/27: Caucuses, Choice, James Taylor, GOP
Tim Kaine First Ad!
In case you missed it, here it is:
DNC to Meet in Charlotte on Sept. 7
The Democratic National Committee will hold its traditional first meeting of the 2012-2016 cycle following the Convention on Friday, September 7th, at 10 am – 12… Read More »DNC to Meet in Charlotte on Sept. 7
New Study: Little Voter Fraud, Great Disenfranchisement
A recent “analysis of 2,068 alleged election-fraud cases since 2000 shows that while fraud has occurred, the rate is infinitesimal, and in-person voter impersonation on Election Day, which prompted 37 state legislatures to enact or consider tough voter ID laws, is virtually non-existent.” The Study’s authors began “data-gathering effort in January 2012 by reviewing the more than 300 cases of alleged voter fraud collected by the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA). For years, the RNLA has been urging strict voter-identification laws on the grounds of massive amounts of voter fraud, and in 2011 the organization released a survey of voter fraud cases in America. However, the News21 analysis showed that the RNLA cases, now totaling about 375 cases, consisted mainly of newspaper articles about a range of election issues, with little supporting evidence of actual in-person voter fraud.” In contrast to the few and far between fraud cases, new voter ID requirements could disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters. “According to Pennsylvania’s Department of State and the Department of Transportation, as many as 758,000 people, about 9 percent of the state’s 8.2 million registered voters currently don’t have the identification that now will be required at the polling place.” Read the article here.Read More »New Study: Little Voter Fraud, Great Disenfranchisement
#DNC2012 Convention Update 8/21- Credentials, Delegates, Rooms, Eats, More
The deadline for requesting community credentials for Thursday night’s session and nomination of President Obama from OFA-VA is today – see post below for sign… Read More »#DNC2012 Convention Update 8/21- Credentials, Delegates, Rooms, Eats, More
DNC Communications Update 8/17/2012
Middle class tax cuts, wind energy, Ryan, medicare, women, welfare-lie, and buses
Labor Day at the Democratic National Convention – CarolinaFest
CarolinaFest is a free family friendly Labor Day Celebration that will occur in Uptown Charlotte and will feature interactive expositions, family oriented activities, live music, speakers, and history in the making. The event will be held on Tryon Street in the heart of convention facilities. A map of activities can be viewed at CarolinaFest2012.com.Read More »Labor Day at the Democratic National Convention – CarolinaFest
Celebrate 80 Years of the VYDs
Reposting a message from Isaac Sarver, President of the Virginia Young Democrats, from earlier this summer: On June 8th, 1932, Young Democratsand leaders of the… Read More »Celebrate 80 Years of the VYDs
Get Convention Credentials from OFA-VA
The Obama for America Virginia office has a limited number of community credentials which allow access to the stadium to see the final night of… Read More »Get Convention Credentials from OFA-VA
Italian Democrats
Recently I was fortunate enough to meet with the leadership of the Italian American Democratic Leadership Council, and members of the Italian Parliament representing the… Read More »Italian Democrats
DPVA to Meet Sept. 15, Vote on 2013 Primary
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Central Committee will meet on Saturday, September 15, from 10 am to 12 noon, at Walker Grant Middle School,… Read More »DPVA to Meet Sept. 15, Vote on 2013 Primary
VA SBE Rejects Romney Voter Challenge
Last week, the Virignia State Board of Elections rejected a challenge brought by the Romney campaign to the Voter Participation Center’s campaign to register new voters. Here is the Statement from Page Gardner, President and Founder of the Voter Participation Center August 6, 2012:Read More »VA SBE Rejects Romney Voter Challenge
Convention Credentials through OFA
Mitch Stewart of OFA sent out an email this afternoon re signing up to obtain credentials for the Thursday night stadium nomination of President Obama. … Read More »Convention Credentials through OFA
Voter Protection Litigation Update
Donna Brazile, the DNC Vice Chair for Voter Registration and Participation recently gave an inspiring talk at a Voter Protection Litigation Update sponsored by the DNC… Read More »Voter Protection Litigation Update
Happy 77th Anniversary to Social Security
I hope that you have a 78th. Which may not happen if the Romney/Ryan/Allen privatization schemes go forward. For example – here is what George… Read More »Happy 77th Anniversary to Social Security
#DNC2012 Speaker Updates
As the DNCC announces the speaking schedule for convention we will try to keep you informed. At this point we know the following: The First… Read More »#DNC2012 Speaker Updates
Irish American Democrats!
The Democratic National Convention gives people and opportunity to meet with Democrats from around the country. … Read More »Irish American Democrats!
Convention Updates – Apps, Schedule, Platform
National Journal has what appears to be an excellent App (in addition to the DNC App previously mentioned) – you can get Re: Con, here.… Read More »Convention Updates – Apps, Schedule, Platform
Dem Convention Platform Commitee to meet this weekend
The Democratic National Convention Platform Committee will meet in Detroit from August 10-12 to consider the draft prepared at the July Drafting Committee meeting.
Get the Democratic National Convention App
The 2012 Democratic National Convention’s first ever mobile app offers yet another opportunity for Americans to engage and participate in this convention. In this app,… Read More »Get the Democratic National Convention App
Attending the #DNC2012 Nomination Night – Update
Here is a DNC Press Release from today with more information on attending the Thursday night stadium nomination of President Obama: Democratic National Convention Committee Invites Americans to Sign Up for Community Credentials and Witness History — Public Can Sign Up For the Opportunity To Attend President Obama and Vice President Biden’s Nomination Acceptance Speeches on Thursday, Sept. 6