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August 26, 2008
August 26, 2008The 2008 Republican National Convention today announced the names of additional speakers for the program of events that will run Sept. 1-4. The convention's overall theme, "Country First," reflects John McCain's remarkable record of leadership and service to America. Each day of proceedings will center on a touchstone theme that has defined John McCain's life and will be central to his vision for leading our nation forward as president. Full release
Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan announced the Assistant Officers for the 2008 Republican National Convention. "With less than a week before the official kick off of 2008 Republican National Convention, we are honored to have such an esteemed group of individuals serving as Convention Officers and Assistant Officers this year. I am confident that the Convention officials will ensure that the proceedings are carried out successfully under our Party's longstanding rules and traditions," Duncan said. Full release
Congressional Quarterly Inc., the nation's premier provider of news, analysis and information on Congress, politics and public policy, today announced that it is providing convention-goers and readers back home with up-to-the-minute comprehensive coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Full release
Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic Presidential Nominee Senator Barack Obama, and his running mate, Senator Joe Biden, hosted a roundtable discussion with working women from across the country in Denver Tuesday. There, they heard stories of the challenges women face in juggling work and family commitments and discussed the Obama / Biden plans to support working women and their families in the White House. Full release
Today, RNC Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan, Platform Committee Chairman U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (CA-22) and Platform Committee Co-Chairman U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) announced the Subcommittee assignments for the 2008 Platform Committee. Full release
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America campaign announced today some featured speakers for Thursday night's Convention program at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Speaking before a crowd of more than 75,000 will be former Vice President Al Gore, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr., United States Senator Richard Durbin (IL) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Governor Howard Dean. Full release
JOSEPH FARAH, who was characterized by the Clinton administration and the DNC as the leader of the "Right Wing Smear Machine," says JOHN MCCAIN will be a worse choice for the U.S. in the long run than BARACK OBAMA. "Republicans who are thinking about holding their nose and voting for McCain out of fear of Obama are going to experience their worst fears anyway," says Farah. "McCain will govern much like Obama for four years, be a one-term president and leave us in 2012 with a Democratic president -- probably Obama or possibly Hillary Clinton." Full release.
Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, and Bishop William E. Lori, chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Doctrine, have issued the following statement: In the course of a "Meet the Press" interview on abortion and other public issues on August 24, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi misrepresented the history and nature of the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church against abortion. Full release.
The following is a transcript of a speech, as prepared for delivery, by Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, August 25, 2008. Full release.
I am very proud to have been elected the first Latina attorney general in America. I bring greetings from beautiful New Mexico, a battleground state where we know that Barack Obama will lead the Democrats this fall in renewing the promise of America. Full release
Hour #1 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (LOCAL), Call to Order - The Honorable Shirley Franklin, Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia; Invocation - Reverend Cynthia Hal, Disciples of Christ - Decatur, Georgia. Full release