2016 Democratic National Convention – The Confirmed Speakers, Dates, TV Broadcast & Live Streaming Info. for Philadelphia
Cleveland has just finished hosting the Republican National Convention and has ended with Donald Trump formally accepting the challenge of making America Great Again. Now, all eyes will be looking forward to Philadelphia for the Democrat National Convention starting on Monday, July 25th until the 28th.
One of the most talked about issue in the coming convention is who will be the Democrat's Vice Presidential candidate. It is expected that Hillary Clinton will be announcing the party's choice before the Convention ends on July 28. (UPDATE - Hillary Clinton select Tim Kaine as her running mate).
Where to watch
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CNN – 24 hour Coverage with multiplatform reports from their anchors, reporters and correspondents. They also have behind the scenes coverage and analysis of the
C-span - highlights and then live streaming as well as well as the Convention schedule.
ABC/2 – nightly coverage
Fox – live coverage and inclusion on the primetime schedule
MSNBC – coverage, highlights, and updates
NBC/8 – highlights and videos
PBS/10 – live coverage from 5-8 pm with reporters and analysts.
Streaming:
https://www.demconvention.com/watch-live/
YouTube –live streaming of the Convention
Twitter and CBS News – live streaming and behind the scenes coverage
Speakers
There is no official and final list of speakers yet but here's the speakers lined up to be at the convention
June 25 – "United Together" with the "Dreamer activist" Astrid Silva who came to the US when she was 4 years old with her undocumented parents. Clinton's toughest rival, Senator Bernie Sanders, and the First Lady Michelle Obama is expected to lead the roster of speakers on the first day of the Convention.
June 26 "A lifetime of fighting for children and families." Bill Clinton will be front lining the second day of the Convention. Mothers of the Movement will also be expected to speak and talk about gun violence issues. The mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner and Michael Brown are expected to speak in behalf of the Mothers of the Movement
June 27 "Working Together" No less than President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will be showing their support on Wednesday. They are expected to talk about why Clinton is the most experienced candidate and better suited for the job.
June 28 - "Stronger Together." Chelsea Clinton will be appearing on the last day of the convention and the Democrat Presidential Nominee, Hillary Clinton. On stage, people are expected to hear what Clinton's plans are for America moving forward.
Senator Elizabeth Warren will be amongst the stellar Democratic personalities that are on the list of possible speakers of the convention and will be joined by the following:
- Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid
- U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas
- New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
- Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed
- Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe
- New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen
- U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina
- Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar
- Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey
- New Jersey Senator Cory Booker
The final roster of names and other details will be announced in the coming days.
