Democratic Convention night #3 thread #1

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It's night 3. The excitement continues with many more great speakers. They include Sharpton, Kucinich, Bob Graham, Jen Granholm, Elizabeth Edwards and John Edwards.

You can see the whole list here: http://www.dems2004.org/site/pp.asp?c=luI2LaPYG&b=130846

You can watch online at: http://www.dems2004.org and www.cspan.org

It's a party. Have a great time people.

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1. Party is starting

[AP]

2. Clinton...Obama...who takes the ball and runs with it today?

[madinmaryland]

9. I think its John Edwards turn tonite.

probably in the 10:00 timeframe

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[Comicstripper]

10. Edwards

That's my prediction, anyway. The people at the convention seem more excited about him than they do about Kerry. Understandable, I guess, but kinda silly.
Edit- fixed typo, and added this:
On second thought, it better be Edwards. He's got to prove to the nation that he can capture an audience as well as Bill Clinton, Barak Obama, and the like. I'm sure he'll do well, but I don't know if he can Barak the house.
Lame pun. Excuse me.
Wasn't even really a pun.
Forget it.

[apnu]

26. Dennis!!!!! n/t

[redqueen]

3. Dang they're not listing the times like for the other days

I don't want to miss Kucinich!

[JohnKleeb]

6. Hes speaking 7:30 EST

BTW is CSPAN.org's steam working.

[Renew Deal]

8. The Real stream is working for me.

[JohnKleeb]

16. fixed

[quispquake]

13. Thanks! I did NOT want to miss Kucinich...

I'll be popping the popcorn at 7:15!!!

[redqueen]

18. Thanks!

I wish I could stream video... audio I've got the green light for... video and I may get a reprimand. :(

[JohnKleeb]

21. Yeah you may wanna double check though

[kwolf68]

4. Anyone have a time set

Im taking a class tonight from 7:30-8:30 or so (final exams) and am wondering who Im gonna miss.

[Renew Deal]

7. Probably Sharpton and Kucinich.

[kwolf68]

34. Damn

I love hearing Al speak and I agree with Dennis on just about everything.

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5. Who's the blond doing the pledge?

[name not needed]

11. Sarah Bender from Medina, Ohio

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12. Stuart Paisano, one of the 20 Governors of NM.

Sandia Pueblo, NM

He says Kerry and Edwards support tribal sovereignty.

Their three big issues are healthcare, education and environment.

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14. Sen. Mary Landrieu

She's good, but reading slow.

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15. God Bless you all. God bless you Democrats. Harld Ford Jr. is up now.

[name not needed]

17. Harold Ford Jr.

[AP]

19. That was a great speech. I nominate Hal and Phil Angelides for best...

pre-8 pm speech.

[AP]

20. Wilkerson - nice. Now Cantwell. This is a great start to the day.

[LSdemocrat]

23. Another fine speech

Cantwell on energy policy and energy independence.

[gottaB]

22. Cantwell--yeah "Grandma Millie" jab

good discussion, comparison with internet. A subtext about economic prosperity.

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24. Rep. Tom Allen, Maine

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25. "John Kerry hears your voices and help is on the way."

[proud patriot]

27. Great

:thumbsup:

[AP]

28. I can't say that I'm loving Westly. Compare this to Angelides or Cantwell

who were both saying more or less the same thing...well, this guy just isn't hitting much more than a single.

[LSdemocrat]

29. Oooh! A fife and drum corps!

There playing Yankee Doodle Dandy.

[name not needed]

30. I thought they were from Middlesex Cty New Jersey, Not Massachusetts

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31. 4-H Fife and drum corp from Middlesex

Not sure if that is MA or NJ.

[name not needed]

32. MA

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33. Carolyn McCarthy (LI-NY) speaking about AWB expiring.

The gun nuts will be happy.

[JohnKleeb]

35. Carolyn explains why we need gun control better than I could ever

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36. I wish she was my congresswoman.

Unfortunately I live in the next district over.

[JohnKleeb]

39. you got Pete King right?

Me and Pete only agree on one thing and thats Ireland. Thats also the only thing I agree with a republican I know on, and hes a right wing as they come. Yeah I live near a dem too.

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73. Yep, it's him.

He's a real unsavory character.

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37. Joe Hoeffel is up

Talking about why PA needs a change.

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38. Did he say he grew up with "midwest republican values?"

[JohnKleeb]

40. yes

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43. edit

He said that was paying your bills and some other shit. What is he saying? Dems don't pay their bills on time?

[AP]

45. That was a great speech.

You're misreading it.

He's saying that those values were that simple. Democrats believed in that and more -- that the government can make people's lives better. Republicans just believe that you should pay your bills only and that the government couldn't do anything to make the world a better place.

That was a very strong speech. I can see why PA'ans are excited about him.

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46. Maybe I misheard it.

The sound isn't good here.

[JohnKleeb]

56. I liked it as well

[LSdemocrat]

41. Yes, and how those are now Democratic values

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44. Paying your bills are now a Democratic value?

It didn't used to be?

[AP]

47. Lord. He's saying that that Democrats believe in that and MORE.

And always have.

He was talking about how naive Republicans were. He's saying that there's a whole reality that goes into determining how much your bills are, and how you're going to get the money to pay those bills, and democrats care about all that. They don't just tell you, "here's your enron energy bill. Pay up."

[Chovexani]

42. Whose seat is he running for?

Specter? I forgot.

[Renew Deal]

50. Yep

[AP]

51. Yes. He's running against Specter. Uphill battle. Would have been great

if that winger beat Specter in the primaries.

[Chovexani]

55. I thought so.

My brain's been fried lately. It really is a shame that winger lost the Repub primary. I was following it on the 700 Club (keep your enemies closer, and all), and the way the fundies were going after Specter was insane. I think they overplayed their hand.

[AP]

68. If they stay home for the GE, it could help Hoeffel.

Just keep telling them, why vote for the lesser of two evils?

[AP]

48. Chakka Fattah. Awsome name.

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49. Sen. Lautenberg

He sent me a personal note back when I thanked him for calling the chickenhawks just that on the Senate floor.

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52. He's pushing Israel HARD.

Talking about desire to make peace. Kerry defends Isreal...

[LSdemocrat]

53. Seemed a bit over the top

[JohnKleeb]

60. other than that Frank is great though

I am personally netural on I/P.

[AP]

54. What does Donna Christensen get to do in the House? She doesn't get...

...a vote does she?

But she gets to make floor speeches, right?

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57. I don't remember anyone from the territories speaking on the House floor.

But I could be wrong. I think she plans vacations to VI and Guam.

[Chovexani]

58. I really like the band

I might have said this yesterday but the house band is kicking ass. I'm really loving the funky intro music. :)

[Chovexani]

59. Charlie Rangel up now

I love that guy!

[Renew Deal]

61. Ike Skelton was just before him.

Talking about how patriotism has nothing to do with a bumper sticker.

[Chovexani]

62. Great. I'm glad someone brought that up.

Teaches me to go make a sandwich during this thing. :P So many great Dems, I can't take a break.

[Renew Deal]

63. John Kerry will save this country with ballots instead of bullets.

Paraphrasing. Mad as hell that our kids are being used as cannon fodder.

[Chovexani]

64. My senator Chuck Schumer!

I don't always agree with him but he really is one of the good guys.

[Renew Deal]

65. Mine too.

I saw him in Brooklyn a couple weeks ago. He was sitting outside the Nathans talking to people. I said hi. I told him to not let Bushco go on anything.

[Chovexani]

69. Wow, that's not too far from my neck of the woods

I met him back when he was running against d'Amato, he was shaking hands at my subway station on Election Day.

I don't think you'll find too many people who love this state the way he does.

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66. Schumer just kicked Bush's ass.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x2092019

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67. Rep. Ed Paster (Phoenix) is up.

Talking about schools, jobs and other goodies.

Energy independence.

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70. Pat Leahy. If the VP is watching this

it might be time for him to change channels.

[in_cog_ni_to]

71. Leahy!

He must have lost his teleprompter? Love this guy! Cheney loves him too. :7

[name not needed]

72. Absofuckinlutely!

:D

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74. DA Amy Klobuchar-Hennepin County, Minnesota

Talking about crime and kids. Also corporate crime. Treat it like car theft and robbery.

[gottaB]

75. Amy Klobachar

good speech

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76. Raul Yzaguirre

Talking about immigrant rights.

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77. John Glenn without the space suit.

[Nevernose]

79. One of my personal heroes.

I might have to re-read "The Right Stuff" again.

[Chovexani]

78. John Glenn: a true American hero

Talking about education and scientific research's importance to society.

The band played Fly Me to the Moon when he walked up...that was cute. :)

[name not needed]

80. Robert Kennedy Jr.

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82. I just turned it on and caught the tail end of Robert Kennedy Jr's

rousing Environmental Speech! I loved it! He's right ..it is so important!

Now we got after James Hahn, Ciro Rodriquez! Talking about Kerry And Edwards!

[name not needed]

81. James Hahn

Mayor of Los Angeles

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83. David Patterson is Inspiring and he's a State Senator

in my State, New York!

[Shakespeare]

86. eeewwww....I can't STAND Hahn!

He's one of the few dems I wish were not in our party. Corrupt to the core. Hopefully, he's on his way out, though, replaced by a different, better Dem (Parks or Villairagosa).

I know why Newsom wasn't invited to speak, but he'd have been much, much better.

[Cha]

91. Yeah, I wanted Antonio Villaraigosa to win

the mayor of Los Angelos!

[Chovexani]

84. Cheryl Jacques from HRC

In the interests of party unity I'll hold my tongue, but I'm glad *someone* from the GLBT community is speaking, even if it is from HRC.

[Cha]

87. I've seen Cheryl on c-span before and she

is a great debater for their cause..which is only Human Rights!

[Chovexani]

90. This is the first time I've seen her speak.

I thought she did a good job just now, but I have nothing but contempt for HRC, which really ought to be called "Homos Like *Us*". As a queer person of color they don't represent my interests. They also snubbed Margaret Cho, who is probably one of the fiercest advocates our community has.

NGLTF is more inclusive and I choose to give them money instead. They pulled out of the laughably named Unity event at the convention this year because of what HRC did to Margaret Cho.

Edited 'cause apparently I can't spell for nuthin' today.

[Cha]

85. Cheryl Jacques is on and is an excellent representative

for Human Rights!

[Beaverhausen]

88. BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!!

[Cha]

89. That was an awesome Fire Fighters Video! And

President of Fire Fighters, Harold Schaitberger is giving a Good One Speech..for cying out loud ..the firefighters were on the front lines on 9/11!!

[name not needed]

92. Rev. Jesse Jackson now speaking

They showed a tape of his 1984 speech too.

[Sugarbleus]

93. THANX Bleachers7 for doing this each night. I like being part of

the gang while we cheer and cry and whoop it up. :bounce: :D

[Renew Deal]

108. You're welcome

I love the details of the convention and it ensures that someone can go somewhere and see what really happened. :toast:

[shawmut]

94. kick

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[Nevernose]

95. I so love Harry Reid

[Endangered Specie]

96. Its DK time folks

[in_cog_ni_to]

97. Here's Dennis!

Yay! Go get 'em Dennis!

[fameless]

98. I love Dennis.

Love everything about him.

[Sugarbleus]

99. Tell it Dennis!!! Wooohoooooooooo

[shawmut]

100. Brian McKnight singing the National Anthem

[liberalcanuck]

101. Some of those people waiving offbeat looked real funny! LOL...

you gotta admit!

[VolcanoJen]

102. It was a sweet Anthem.

I do hope Brian doesn't sing at the Republican Convention also, like he did in 2000, of course.

I like to think that Brian's come around on his election selections!

[name not needed]

103. Steve Brozak up now

[VolcanoJen]

104. He's fantastic. "I was a Republican, but NOT ANY MORE!"

Jersey DUers... you'd best get out there and vote for him!!

[VolcanoJen]

105. What What!! AL SHARPTON ON NOW!

:D

[in_cog_ni_to]

106. Sharpton!

He saw Bush last week in Detroit.....he's going to answer Bush's questions he asked in his speech last week!!!! this will be GOOD!

[shawmut]

107. Go Al go!

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