Former Gov. Dean to speak at Democratic convention

[wicket]

http://www.timesargus.com/04/Story/86610.html

Democratic National Convention officials are expected to announce today that former Gov. Howard Dean has been asked to speak on the first night of the convention, sources said Monday night.

Dean and several other former presidential candidates are scheduled to speak on July 26, the opening night of the convention at the FleetCenter in Boston. It has already been announced that former Presidents Carter and Clinton will be speaking that evening.

Dean's spokeswoman Laura Gross said they are deferring to convention officials for any announcement. A spokeswoman for the convention did not return several phone calls.

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WOO HOO!!! His speech will be fantastic! :)

[emulatorloo]

1. YEAH!!!! Go Howard Dean!

I can't wait to see what position he has in the next administration!

[Melodybe]

2. YAY! I have been waiting for this, the Demo convention this year

is going to kick major ass.

I hope that all of the speakers remember the media and rip them a new one.

[geek tragedy]

3. Yeeeeeaaaaghhhh!

Reason enough to get cable. Kick their ass, Deano!

[Ruffhowse]

4. Yay!!!! Go Howard!!

[killbotfactory]

5. Yeah!

give 'em hell, Dean!

[Carolina]

6. great news

Although I was a Clark supporter, I love hearing The Doctor speak. His words can cure what ails!

Hope they give Clark a spot so he can rally the troops!

We're on a roll. Kerry-Edwards 2004.

[Debi]

7. Governor Dean will set the tone for the whole convention....

We ain't ashamed to be DEMOCRATS!!! :kick:

[NashVegas]

8. I'm Curious - TV Coverage

Will Dean be slated to speak during the hour the networks will be covering, and if not, I wonder if they'll change their minds, hoping for another "Yeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhh" moment?

[THUNDER HANDS]

12. hell no

Clinton will speak while the cameras are rolling.

[a_random_joel]

9. He's gonna speak to the delegates in Texas! In Iowa! In Florida!

YYYYEEEEAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!

:yourock:

[Anwen]

23. hehe

:D

[wryter2000]

10. Whoo-hooo!

I'll have to take off work to hear that one. Give 'em hell, Howard.

[wicket]

11. I can't wait!

His speech is going to rule, he can really light the fire! :)

[derby378]

13. The DNC/DLC owe Dean at least that much

Without Dean, the Democrats wouldn't be as fired up and organized as they are now. We'd better make plans to order pizza for his speech.

[janx]

21. They need Dean.

He set the tone for the race, and he'll continue it during the convention.

This is going to be one hell of an event. I can't wait!

[Ripley]

14. He'll get the crowd pumped up!

But Gore can do that too...these days.

Can't wait to see him again! Whatever happened to his TV show?

[w4rma]

15. Opening nite is going to rock!

Presidents Carter and Clinton. Gov. Dean. Woah. Put Vice President Gore up there too! Might as well go all the way! :bounce:

[AlGore-08.com]

16. Actually Gore's already been confirmed for Monday

So far there's no times set for anybody's speeches on Monday except Clinton, who will speak last...

[janx]

19. Clinton, Gore, and Dean on opening night?!

Is this what you're saying? If this is true, it's going to be fantastic!

[a_random_joel]

26. Dare I say a "TRIFECTA?"

:evilgrin:

[janx]

30. If this is true, it's going to be one hell of an opening night!

Can you imagine it?

[AlGore-08.com]

27. Nobody's time has been confirmed, and Dean isn't confirmed yet

Here's the part of yesterday's press release about the Monday line up:

http://www.dems2004.org/site/apps/nl/content2.asp?c=luI2LaPYG&b=116434&ct=142436

On Monday, featured speakers will highlight key elements of the Kerry-Edwards optimistic plan for America’s future, including: Representative Stephanie Tubbs-Jones of Ohio who will talk about the plan to create new and better jobs at home and a stronger economy for the middle class, Representative Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin who will discuss the plan to create affordable and available health care for all Americans, and Representative Bob Menendez of New Jersey who will discuss the Kerry-Edwards’ plans to strengthen America’s position in the world.

Former Vice President Gore and Former President Carter will speak Monday as well as Former President Clinton who will outline John Kerry’s proven leadership, real experience and optimistic vision to strengthen America.


All of the coverage I have ready prior to this announcement said that the other primary candidates (which would include Dean) are "expected" to speak, but did not mention a date.

[janx]

29. All I know is, it is one very good idea to put Dean in on opening

night. He's such a magnificent speaker, and he'll fire everyone up!

[truthspeaker]

17. text of Dean's speech here:

"Remember when you thought I was crazy for criticizing the war in Iraq? Still think so?"

[janx]

18. YEEAARGHHH!

I knew they couldn't pass this up. This will be fantastic!

[Rose Siding]

20. Think we could get the DNC to live stream the whole thing?

[wicket]

28. That would be awesome

C-span will be covering both conventions live, so their website stream should have it should the DNC not do it.

[janx]

38. I don't understand the complaints about "limited coverage"

by the networks.

Don't most people watch these kinds of things on CSPAN anyway?

[Anwen]

22. YES!!!!!

I'm so happy to hear that!!! His speech will rock the house, of course! :bounce:

[Manix]

24. Good for Howard! He's earned it.

[Tosca]

33. He certainly has.

He singlehandedly WOKE UP the Dem Party.

[janx]

25. When are we going to see an official schedule?

Does anyone know?

[Placebo]

31. DEAN/EDWARDS '04!!!

I wish :bounce:

[truthspeaker]

34. Nah, Kerry can have a second term

Unless he really fucks up on Iraq, in which case I'll want him out faster than you can say "LBJ".

[TeacherCreature]

35. who is talking 2nd term?

Dean/Edwards 04 was what the poster said.

[Beaverhausen]

39. Edwards/Dean 2012

why not?

[The_Casual_Observer]

32. Best Regards Gov Dean!

[Generator]

36. His speech will be fantastic!

IF we take this country back from these fascists, I credit Dean first. Truth to power, baby, it's all that changes history.

[janx]

37. CHEERS!

:toast: