LIVE from Denver: Evening program begins
The evening program is well underway here in Denver on this first night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Earlier this afternoon, the convention was officially called to order by Chairman Howard Dean. The colors were presented, the national anthem sung, and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Convention CEO Leah Daughtry welcomed the delegates to Denver, and the Rules and Credentials Committees made their reports.
A series of videos, presentations, panels, and speeches followed. Party leaders provided an overview of the 2008 Democratic Platform. Most of the party's officials - including Treasurer Andrew Tobias, Secretary Alice Travis Germond, and Parliamentarian Doris Matsui - delivered brief remarks.
After a few videos and musical performances, Speaker Nancy Pelosi took the stage. She was warmly welcomed, although delegates did not seem wildly enthusiastic about her defense of the Democratic Congress' record, which was a key part of her speech. Delegates were pleased to hear her praise Hillary Clinton, however.
"All Democrats salute Senator Hillary Clinton for her excellent campaign...Our party and our country have been strengthened by her candidacy," Pelosi declared.
Following Pelosi's speech, a video presentation of Jimmy Carter's work to restore New Orleans was shown, and the former President appeared onstage with his wife to acknowledge the the delegates, although he did not speak.
Jesse Jackson, Jr. of Illinois is currently addressing the Convention.
Convention CEO Leah Daughtry welcomed the delegates to Denver, and the Rules and Credentials Committees made their reports.
A series of videos, presentations, panels, and speeches followed. Party leaders provided an overview of the 2008 Democratic Platform. Most of the party's officials - including Treasurer Andrew Tobias, Secretary Alice Travis Germond, and Parliamentarian Doris Matsui - delivered brief remarks.
After a few videos and musical performances, Speaker Nancy Pelosi took the stage. She was warmly welcomed, although delegates did not seem wildly enthusiastic about her defense of the Democratic Congress' record, which was a key part of her speech. Delegates were pleased to hear her praise Hillary Clinton, however.
"All Democrats salute Senator Hillary Clinton for her excellent campaign...Our party and our country have been strengthened by her candidacy," Pelosi declared.
Following Pelosi's speech, a video presentation of Jimmy Carter's work to restore New Orleans was shown, and the former President appeared onstage with his wife to acknowledge the the delegates, although he did not speak.
Jesse Jackson, Jr. of Illinois is currently addressing the Convention.
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