Democratic National Convention – Day Three – July 27, 2016

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1. Tonight, Democratic President Barack Obama will speak to the members of his party about the woman who he hopes will be elected the 45th president of the United States – Hillary Clinton.

   He has a tough act to follow: Michelle Obama’s speech on Monday night is being called one of the greatest convention speeches ever. But he has been known to give good speeches too. ;)

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2. Final schedule

   4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (EDT)

   Call to Order: U.S. Representative Marcia Fudge (Ohio)

   Invocation: Rev. William Byron
   Pledge of Allegiance: Monroe Handy
   National Anthem: Sebastien De La Cruz

   Vice Presidential Nomination

   Daniel Driffin, HIV/AIDS Activist from Georgia
   Neera Tanden, President of the Center for American Progress Action Fund
   U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (Texas)
   U.S. Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham (New Mexico)
   U.S. Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton (District of Columbia)
   U.S. Representative Adam Schiff (California)
   U.S. Representative Maxine Waters (California)
   President of NARAL Ilyse Hogue
   Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum
   Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus — Chair, U.S. Representative Judy Chu (California)

   Brooks Bell
   Brooks is a young female tech entrepreneur from North Carolina

   New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio

   In Memoriam — Introduced by Convention Chair U.S. Representative Marcia Fudge (Ohio)

   6:00 – 10:00 PM (EDT)

   Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee — Chair, U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján (New Mexico)

   Our America Musical Performance
   Civil Rights Leader Reverend Jesse Jackson
   Actress Star Jones
   Flint Mayor Karen Weaver
   Congressional Black Caucus — Chair, U.S. Representative GK Butterfield (NC)
   President of EMILY’s List Stephanie Schriock
   Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (Nevada)
   California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom
   U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (Arizona)

   Jamie Dorff
   Jamie’s husband was Patrick Dorff, an Army helicopter pilot from Minnesota who died while on a search and rescue mission in northern Iraq. As a senator, Hillary worked with Republicans and Democrats to increase the gratuity paid to family members of fallen veterans from $12,000 to $100,000.

   Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan
   Former Governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley
   Introduction of Film: Actress Sigourney Weaver
   California Governor Jerry Brown
   Director Lee Daniels

   Christine Leinonen, Brandon Wolf and Jose Arraigada
   Christine Leinonen is the mother of Christopher “Drew” Leinonen, who was killed in the Pulse attack in Orlando. Brandon Wolf and Jose Arraigada are survivors of the attack at the nightclub in Orlando.

   U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (Connecticut)

   Erica Smegielski
   Erica’s mother Dawn was the principal of Sandy Hook Elementary and was killed while trying to protect her students. Since then, Erica has become an outspoken advocate for commonsense gun violence prevention measures.

   Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey
   Actress Angela Bassett

   Felicia Sanders & Polly Sheppard
   Felicia and Polly are two of the three survivors of the Mother Emanuel Church shooting in Charleston, SC.

   Gabby Giffords & Mark Kelly
   Musical Performance
   Rear Admiral John Hutson (Ret. USN)

   Kristen Kavanaugh
   Kristen Kavanaugh is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a former Marine Corps Captain who deployed to Iraq. She later co-founded the Military Acceptance Project, a California-based social justice organization dedicated to promoting acceptance of marginalized populations within the military.

   Former Congressman and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta

   U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (Ohio)

   Introduction of Speaker: Dr. Jill Biden

   Vice President Joe Biden

   Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed

   Michael Bloomberg

   Musical Performance: Lenny Kravitz

   10:00 – 11:00 PM (EDT)

   Democratic Nominee for Vice President Tim Kaine

   Introduction of Film: Sharon Belkofer
   Sharon Belkofer is the mother of fallen Lt. Col. Thomas Belkofer. Her son was killed when a suicide bomber detonated a minibus in a convoy carrying Belkofer and three other high-ranking officers in Kabul, Afghanistan.

   President Barack Obama

   Benediction: Rev. Gabriel Salguero

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3. Thank you Jan – I watched as much as I could, but fell asleep early – so am now watching the videos to catch up.

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4. Vice President Joe Biden:

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   • Biden transcript, via Vox:

     Let me say this as clearly as I can, if you live in the neighborhoods like the ones Jill and I grew up in, if you worry about your job and getting a decent pay, if you worry about your children’s education, if you are taking care of an elderly parent, then there is only one person in this election who will help you, only one person in this race who will be there, who has always been there for you, and that is Hillary Clinton’s life story. Not just who she is, it is her life story. She is always there.

     Ladies and gentlemen, let’s say the obvious, that is not Donald Trump’s story. Just listen to me a second without booing or cheering. His cynicism and undoubtedly his lack of empathy and compassion can be summed up in that phrase he is most proud of making famous: “You’re fired.” I’m not joking. Think about that. Think about that. Think about everything you learned as a child. No matter where you were raised, how can there be pleasure in saying, “You’re fired?

     He is trying to tell us he cares about the middle class. Give me a break. That is a bunch of malarkey.

     Whatever he thinks, and I mean is from the bottom of my heart — I know I’m called middle-class Joe and in Washington, that is not meant as a compliment. It means you are not sophisticated. I know why we are strong, I know why we are held together, I know why we are united, it is because there has always been a growing middle class. This guy does not have a clue about the middle class. Not a clue. Because folks, when the middle class does well, the rich do very well and the poor have hope. They have a way out. He has no clue about what makes America great. Actually, he has no clue period.

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5. Barack Obama Profile video:

   President Barack Obama, speaking:

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   • Selected Excerpts from the White House:

     “The America I know is full of courage, and optimism, and ingenuity. The America I know is decent and generous. Sure, we have real anxieties – about paying the bills, protecting our kids, caring for a sick parent. We get frustrated with political gridlock, worry about racial divisions; are shocked and saddened by the madness of Orlando or Nice. There are pockets of America that never recovered from factory closures; men who took pride in hard work and providing for their families who now feel forgotten. Parents who wonder whether their kids will have the same opportunities we have.

     “All that is real; we’re challenged to do better; to be better. But as I’ve traveled this country, through all fifty states; as I’ve rejoiced with you and mourned with you, what I’ve also seen, more than anything, is what is right with America. I see people working hard and starting businesses; people teaching kids and serving our country. I see a younger generation full of energy and new ideas, unconstrained by what is, and ready to seize what ought to be.”

     “You know, nothing truly prepares you for the demands of the Oval Office. Until you’ve sat at that desk, you don’t know what it’s like to manage a global crisis or send young people to war. But Hillary’s been in the room; she’s been part of those decisions. She knows what’s at stake in the decisions our government makes for the working family, the senior citizen, the small business owner, the soldier, and the veteran. Even in the middle of crisis, she listens to people, and keeps her cool, and treats everybody with respect. And no matter how daunting the odds; no matter how much people try to knock her down, she never, ever quits.

     “That’s the Hillary I know. That’s the Hillary I’ve come to admire. And that’s why I can say with confidence there has never been a man or a woman more qualified than Hillary Clinton to serve as President of the United States of America.”

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     • From President Obama, earlier:

       Jan —

       There aren’t many small decisions when you’re the President of the United States. Even a small change in policy can affect millions of Americans — and have ripple effects around the world.

       And no matter how many of the brightest, most passionate people you surround yourself with, at the end of the day, you’re the one behind the desk making the final call.

       That’s a heavy burden to take on, Jan. Not everyone could do it.

       Hillary can. She’s smart, she’s passionate, she’ll listen to everyone — and she’ll understand the solemn weight of each and every decision.

       I’m so proud to stand onstage at the Democratic National Convention tonight, and I’ll be proud to stand beside her on Inauguration Day 2017 when she takes the Oath of Office. But it’s on us to make sure she gets there, Jan.

       Thank you,

       Barack

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6. Michael Bloomberg engages in billionaire on “billionaire” violence:

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   • Bloomberg transcript, via Vox:

     There are times when I disagree with Hillary. But whatever our disagreements may be, I’ve come here to say: We must put them aside for the good of our country. And we must united around the candidate who can defeat a dangerous demagogue. […]

     Given my background, I’ve often encouraged business leaders to run for office because many of them share that same pragmatic approach to building consensus, but not all. Most of us who have created a business know that we’re only as good as the way our employees, clients, and partners view us. Most of us don’t pretend that we’re smart enough to make every big decision by ourselves. And most of us who have our names on the door know that we’re only as good as our word. But not Donald Trump.

     Throughout his career, Trump has left behind a well-documented record of bankruptcies, thousands of lawsuits, angry shareholders, and contractors who feel cheated, and disillusioned customers who feel ripped off. Trump says he wants to run the nation like he’s run his business. God help us.

     Reuters: In clash of billionaires, Bloomberg calls Trump White House race ‘a con’

     Since Trump entered the race for president in June 2015, Bloomberg has taken issue with him, lashing out at his policies and fiery rhetoric, especially his call to ban Muslims from entering the country and his promise to wall off the Mexican border and deport millions of undocumented foreigners.

     On Wednesday, he went a step further and favorably compared his own business record to Trump’s. “I’ve built a business, and I didn’t start it with a million-dollar check from my father,” Bloomberg said.

     Forbes lists Bloomberg, 74, as America’s sixth wealthiest American, with a fortune amounting to $47.7 billion.

     Trump, 70, who often boasts about his extravagant wealth and success in the real estate business, is listed 113th with $4.5 billion, though that figure has been widely challenged.

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7. Thanks, Jan. I keep falling asleep in my chair in the evenings. Good thing I’m not a delegate! However, I will catch up as soon as I can.

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   • I want to post the gun violence family videos and the climate change videos to finish my “reporting”. :)

     Later!!

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8. Great tweet from the guardian

   Barack Obama stole the show at the Democratic national convention #DemsInPhillyhttps://t.co/sZHJawdsIG

   — The Guardian (@guardian) July 28, 2016

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   • This is everything:
     

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9. Climate Change:

   Sigourney Weaver’s speech and movie

   Gov. Jerry Brown of California:

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10. Tim Kaine’s acceptance speech:

    Transcript via Vox

    Hillary Clinton and I are compañeros del alma. We share this belief: Do all the good you can. Serve one another. That’s what I’m about. That’s what you’re about. … That’s what Joe Biden is about. That’s what Barack and Michelle Obama are about. And that’s what Hillary Clinton is about.[…]

    [Trump] says, “believe me.” Well, his creditors, his contractors, his laid-off employees, his ripped-off students did just that. Folks, you cannot believe one word that comes out of Donald Trump’s mouth. Our nation is too great to put it in the hands of a slick-talking, empty-promising, self-promoting, one man wrecking crew. […]

    [Hillary]’s ready because of her faith. She’s ready because of her heart. She’s ready because of her experience. She’s ready because she knows in America we are stronger together. My fellow Democrats, this week we begin the next chapter in our proud story.

    Thomas declared all men equal and Abigail remembered the women. Woodrow brokered peace and Eleanor broke down barriers. Jack told us what to ask, and Lyndon answered the call. Martin had a dream, Cesar y Dolores said “si se puede,” and Harvey gave his life. Bill bridged a century and Barack gave us hope.

    And now Hillary is ready. Ready to fight, ready to win, ready to lead.

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11. Families impacted by gun violence:

    Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords:

    Erica Smegielski, daughter of Sandy Hook principal:

    Christine Leinonen, mother of Orlando victim:

    Angela Bassett introducting survivors of the white supremacist attack in Charleston SC:

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    • Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut, fierce advocate for commonsense gun reform measures:

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