Ron Reagan and DNC Convention -- CONFIRMED!

[newsguyatl]

A senior Kerry official says Ron Reagan will have a primetime speaking role at the Democratic National Convention.

He'll talk about the importance of stem cell research.

You'll be hearing more about it tomorrow. :-)

ABC NEWS reporting http://abcnews.go.com/sections/politics/

[Lex]

1. That is COOL, newguyatl!

Thanks for the heads-up!

I can't wait to hear what he has to say. He doesn't pull any punches.

[fdr_hst_fan]

4. True, but you'd

think he'd be AFRAID that Smirk would have his mother rubbed out!

[eaprez]

33. I wouldn't be surprised...

....if the Bush folks negotiated a compromise with Nancy ---- in order to get her at their convention.

[DieboldMustDie]

37. Great! That would give *her* an opportunity...

to talk about the importance of stem cell research. :evilgrin:

[ALago1]

2. Very nice!

A nice antidote to Zell pulling out the old "my party is not the same" schtick!

[Tweed]

3. Yes! Let's win one for the Gipper! n/t

[calico1]

5. Great news!

He is a very articulate and eloquent speaker.

[WI_DEM]

6. now which is the better news? dems getting the son of a

beloved GOP icon or Bush having some old states righter endorse him at his convention?

I wonder if there is any chance that Nancy will buck the Bush's?

[Prodemsouth]

21. We will take Ron Reagan . over Mr. Haney from Green Acres. They can

have Mr. Haney. Zell sounds just like him he should consider voicing cartoon characters after he retires from the Senate.

[sundancekid]

7. hooray! let's not give in to the repug wedge issues ... you, go, Ron!

[mzmolly]

8. OMG! I SUGGESTED THIS, right-ch her on DU!

:wow: Tootin my own horn here folks ;)

[mzmolly]

11. In fact here's my thread. You can't tell me DU-ers aren't making a

difference! ;) Note that J17 specifically suggested he speak on stemcell research! Color me befuddled and slightly freaked out. :P

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=557109

[IkeWarnedUs]

23. Damn right DU'ers can make a difference

Here is another opportunity to do so.

In their press conferences Friday, Senators Rockefeller, Wyden and Feinstein said it is very important to our national security to get the second part of the Senate Intelligence Committee report out ASAP and certainly before the elections.

Here is my thread about this.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x1970315

We can make this happen!

[mzmolly]

Done, Thanks!

:hi:

[Piperay]

9. WOW

:wow: THAT is so TERRIFIC! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[southernleftylady]

10. But dont forget the righties standpoint on him..

that he has always been the "troublemaker" and that he really "never got his dad" :eyes:
WOOHOO!! cant wait to hear him speak!

[Piperay]

16. Yeah, they will say that

but I think that this will really help bring the "Reagan Democrats" back home to our side where they belong. :-)

[playahata1]

49. I think the righties have confused him with MICHAEL.

Michael is the "troublemaker" who never "got his dad."

[mzmolly]

12. WAY GOOD NEWS!

:toast:

[wolfgirl]

13. yeeeehaaawwww

:toast:

[chimpymustgo]

17. Hello Indies and swing voters...

:hi:

[PROGRESSIVE1]

14. YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

[nostamj]

15. one of the talking heads this morning

(I think it was on McLaughlin Group) predicted that Ron would be one of the HITS of the convention...

[chimpymustgo]

19. On Chris Matthews. But can't remember who reported it.

Ron Brownstein?

[nostamj]

20. yeah, that sounds right now...

I was finishing up props for the revue during all the politico shows today... it's hash in my head now

[calico1]

28. Howard Fineman said it

Don't know if anyone else did too.

[59millionmorons]

47. Sure why not just slap the GOP in the face

Oh that is a slap.

[annagull]

18. Alright! Ha Ha, the Repukes get Zell, we get Ron Reagan!

That is awsome!

[librechik]

22. yes, I believe that is check and mate!

if I'm not mistaken

[Lestatdelc]

27. I still can't figure out Zell

Both he and Sam Nunn were early Clinton supporters and delivered Georgia for Clinton in the Dem primary. Zell was a Clinton backer... man he really left the reservation consider Clinton was not even a liberal, but a moderate.

[CBHagman]

24. Holy crap!

I guess James and Sarah Brady started something. Remember when he walked onto the stage at the DNC to thunderous applause?

But RR Jr. always was very much an individual anyway, so I'm not surprised he's coming. Expect mass whining from the GOP side.

[wherewingstakedream]

25. WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

:toast: Great News!

[wyethwire]

26. we was laying the groundwork in his eulogy

[Manix]

29. ..great but I have a feeling will be seen on cable only..mainstream sked

already out..ie. 3 hours per nbc/abc/cbs with the main speeches only.

[Piperay]

31. If arnie the groper's speech is considered

important enough to show by the 3 major networks I would think that Ron Reagan's would be too, though who knows. :shrug: I'm sure though that the Kerry campaign will make sure the news gets out and maybe will use bits & pieces of it in their commercials.:-)

[PROGRESSIVE1]

42. Did CBS/NBC/ABC say that they would cover Arnie S?

[Piperay]

50. Yes, NBC said for sure

that they were going to cover Arnie's, don't know about CBS & ABC.

[buff2]

30. That is such GREAT news!!!!!!!!!

I've been hoping for him to speak at the convention....kinda takes the pizazz out of SELL OUT ZELL MILLER speaking at the repuke convention,doesn't it? LOL Boy,this couldn't get any better....their hero Ronald Reagan's son speaking for the DEMS! I know he will zing bu$h and thugs good. :evilgrin:

[Zomby Woof]

32. excellent

In a rare moment, allow me to thank Ronald Reagan Sr. for the gift of his son. :-)

[GingerSnaps]

34. I know that I liked Ron Reagan Jr for some reason

Has his sister spoken out also?

[TrustingDog]

39. yes, he's very likeable and bona fide... no reptilian characteristics...

[Piperay]

40. Patty has always

been a real rebel, came out for the environment when Raygun was prez and gutting it. I don't know if she is going to speak too but she is definitely on our side. :-)

[kaiso]

35. YES!!!! Give him the night before Kerry!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Blue_Roses]

36. that's FANTASTIC!

:bounce: I love Ron Reagan!

[saracat]

38. Nancy won't go to the GOP convention

Ron already said so in a recent interview.And he said he 'stood shoulder to shoulder with his mother" and they were on the same page. He also said they both thought the Bush's were "evil"

[against all enemies]

41. Will the Repugs smear him and risk pissing off Nancy?

[Misunderestimator]

43. Excellent!

[nostamj]

44. anyone 'game' enough to dance in his tighty-whities

on a mock WH set has my FULL support.

(heard him say they made him wear THREE pairs of briefs... they were aware of potential costume malfunctions back then!)

[peekaloo]

45. Which media whore will be the first to spout.......

Ron Jr. will cost the Dems the election?

}(

Peggy Noonan or Cokie the Jokie.

[Nlighten1]

46. Great news.

And I like that he is going to talk about stem cell research.

[wyethwire]

48. Freepers are freaking out

Calling RRjr a fem-boy in a tutu

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1169450/posts

[Piperay]

51. ROTFLMAO, too funny

them bragging on having Zell, hahaha! 99% of the voting population doesn't even know who Zell is, EVERYBODY knows Ron Reagan is his father's only blood son. :-)