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Vermont: Democratic National Convention

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 19:07

Dean speech draws parallels between McCain, Bush

By Ben Breier, Politicker.com Producer

[img_assist|nid=1552|title=Former Gov. Howard Dean at the Democratic National Convention|desc=Getty Images Photo|link=none|align=none|width=420|height=280]DENVER - During his speech to the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field on Thursday night, Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean came out swinging against U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), from the very first line of his speech.

"I'm Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee. I know exactly how many houses I own," Dean said.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 18:38

Transcript of remarks from Dean

By Politicker Staff

Below is a transcript of remarks made by Democratic National Committee chair and former Gov. Howard Dean at the Democratic National Convention Thursday evening, as prepared for delivery. A video is available here.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 09:30

Dean speaking tonight in Denver

By Politicker Staff

Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean (D) is scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention again this evening between 7 and 8 p.m. (EST), but this time in front of a much larger audience at INVESCO Field at Mile High.

The Democratic National Committee chairman also gave opening remarks on Monday.

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 23:45

Today's convention schedule

By Politicker Staff

The fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, with a theme of "Change You Can Believe In."

The final day's events will take place at INVESCO Field at Mile High, where over 70,000 people are expected to attend.

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 06:45

Today's convention schedule

By Politicker Staff

The third day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, with a theme of "Securing America's Future."

The day will begin with the nominating process for President, including nominating speeches for U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), followed by a roll call vote.

The headline speaker will be vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.).

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Tue, 08/26/2008 - 20:18

Leahy revels in breakfast fundraiser

By James W. Pindell, Politicker.com Editor

DENVER -- It was a good morning for U.S. Sen. Pat Leahy. At one point he stood in front of a full room of over 100 people gathered for an event in his honor. Next to him Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean was calling him a "true statesman" and "the conscience of the Senate." Leahy was appreciative of the remarks, but he just saw something he definately wanted a picture of.

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Tue, 08/26/2008 - 17:55

Leahy: Obama the right candidate for rural Americans

By Daniel Trudeau

[img_assist|nid=1528|title=U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy addressing the Democratic National Convention|desc=Getty Images Photo|link=none|align=none|width=420|height=220]In his speech to the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening, U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy said presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama would do right by rural Americans.

Leahy started his presentation by telling the delegates that he lives on a dirt road in a town of 1,800.

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Tue, 08/26/2008 - 17:29

Transcript of remarks from Leahy

By Politicker Staff

Below is a transcript of remarks made by U.S. Rep. Patrick Leahy (D-Middlesex) at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening, as prepared for delivery.

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Mon, 08/25/2008 - 23:17

Today's convention schedule

By Politicker Staff

The second day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST today, with a theme of "Renewing America's Promise."  Featured speakers include Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D-Kan.), U.S. Sen. Robert Casey, Jr. (D-Pa.), Gov. Deval Patrick (D-Mass.), and Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-Mont.). The keynote speaker will be Gov. Mark Warner (D-Va.), followed by the headline prime-time speaker, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.).

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Mon, 08/25/2008 - 20:46

DNC Chair Howard Dean at Democratic National Convention

By Politicker Staff

[img_assist|nid=1517|title=DNC Chair Howard Dean|desc=Getty Images Photo|link=none|align=none|width=420|height=270]DENVER - Democratic Committee Chairman Howard Dean starts the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The DNC, where U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president, starts today and finishes August 28th. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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