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Tag: Democratic National Convention

Joe Biden speaking in New Hampshire

Jennifer Rubin: Joe Biden delivers for Democrats and the nation in 2020 acceptance speech

August 20th, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Elections, Events

The Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin appraises Biden’s acceptance speech, opining: “The intensity and sincerity in Biden’s voice, the determination with which he spoke was what we have been missing. It was the voice of a president.”

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Day Four: The 2020 Democratic National Convention

2020 DNC Day Four Watch Guide: Deb Haaland, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden to speak

August 20th, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Elections, Events

As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), here is the general session run of show (sans timepoints) and speaking program guide for the fourth day of the 2020 DNC.

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Day Three: The 2020 Democratic National Convention

2020 DNC Day Three Watch Guide: Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris to speak

August 19th, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Elections, Events

As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), here is the general session run of show (sans timepoints) and speaking program guide for the third day of the 2020 DNC.

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Day Two: The 2020 Democratic National Convention

2020 DNC Day Two Watch Guide: Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Jill Biden, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez to speak

August 18th, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Elections, Events

As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), here is the general session run of show (sans timepoints) and speaking program guide for the second day of the 2020 DNC.

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Kristin Urquiza

Kristin Urquiza delivers searing indictment of Donald Trump on Day One of 2020 DNC

August 17th, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Core Topics, Elections, Events, Open Government

Urquiza made one of the first night’s most memorable appearances, ripping Donald Trump for his refusal to step up and take on COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.

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Day One: The 2020 Democratic National Convention

2020 DNC Day One Watch Guide: Andrew Cuomo, Gretchen Whitmer, Bernie Sanders, and Michelle Obama to speak

August 17th, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Elections, Events

As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), here is the general session run of show (sans timepoints) and speaking program guide for the first day of the 2020 DNC.

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2020 DNC Kickoff Party

Blue in the Pacific Northwest: A DNC kick-off party hosted by the state parties

August 16th, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Elections, Party Politics

This joint event hosted by the Washington State Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of Oregon showcased progressive leaders from the Pacific Northwest like U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal on the eve of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

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Milwaukee skyline

‘We’ll go forward’: Smaller DNC means greatly reduced economic impact

July 24th, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Events

The mayor of Milwaukee and others weigh in on the continued downsizing of the Democratic National Convention.

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2016 DNC Logo

Guide to Day Three of the 2016 Democratic National Convention

July 27th, 2016 Andrew Villeneuve Elections, Events

As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee, here is the run of show for the third day of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. In

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2016 DNC Logo

Guide to Day Two of the 2016 Democratic National Convention

July 26th, 2016 Andrew Villeneuve Elections, Events

As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee, here is the run of show for the second day of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. In

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2016 DNC Logo

Guide to Day One of the 2016 Democratic National Convention

July 25th, 2016 Andrew Villeneuve Elections, Events

As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee, here is the run of show for the first day of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. In

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Annenberg Public Policy Center: Clinton’s data points are correct

September 6th, 2012 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

Annenberg Public Policy Center: Clinton’s data points are correct The Annenberg Public Policy Center, which runs FactCheck.org, closely scrutinized Bill Clinton’s speech and determined that

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September 6th, 2012 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

Highly effective Clinton speech. Aimed right at voters Obama needs. — Republican consultant Mike Murphy, reacting to Bill Clinton’s Wednesday night speech at the 2012

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September 6th, 2012 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

Tonight, when everybody leaves, lock the door. You don’t have to come back tomorrow. This convention is done. This will be the moment that probably

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September 5th, 2012 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

The evening amounted to a thundering response to the Republican convention last week in Tampa, Florida, and signaled a still-tougher footing for the final phase

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State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon interviewed by CBC at Democratic National Convention

September 4th, 2012 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon interviewed by CBC at Democratic National Convention Democratic State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon has made the news in Canada. Reporters and editors

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September 4th, 2012 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

It is hard to remember another first lady who appeared as comfortable in her own body as does Mrs. Obama, who studied dance as a

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