Politics & Government

DNC Schedule: Bill Clinton Scheduled to Deliver Nominating Speech

Snellville residents Steffini Bethea and Dot Shaw are delegates at the DNC this week. Updated schedule of tonight's speakers included.

Former President Bill Clinton will present deliver the nominating speech this evening, according to the Democratic National Convention's website. According to CNN.com, actresses Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Kerry Washington will also speak tonight. 

The rest of the schedule is as follows. Note that the times are EST:

9:00 a.m. Morning prayer gathering

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10:00 a.m.-noon. Caucus Session #1

  • Black Caucus (Ballroom CD)
  • Hispanic Caucus (Ballroom B)
  • Ethnic Council (Room 218B/219B)
  • AAPI Caucus (Room 203AB)
  • Native American Council (Room 218A/219A)

12-2:00 p.m. Caucus Session #2

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  • Faith Council (Room 203AB)
  • Disability Caucus (Room 211AB/212AB)
  • Youth Council (Ballroom B)

2-4:00 p.m. Caucus Session #3

  • Veterans & Military Families Council (Room 203AB)

6-7:00 p.m.

  • Richard Trumka
  • Steve Israel, Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
  • Patty Murray
  • Pedro Pierluisi, and others

7:00 p.m.

  • Nancy Pelosi
  • Tom Vilsack

8:00 p.m.

  • Barney Frank
  • Elizabeth "Libby" Bruce
  • Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood
  • Sister Simone Campbell, Executive Director of Roman Catholic Social Justice Organization

9 p.m. (according to CNN.com)

  • Austin Ligon, Co-founder and retired CEO of CarMax
  • Jim Sinegal, Costco CEO
  • Sandra Fluke, activist

10 p.m.

  • Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senate candidate (Massachusetts)
  • President Bill Clinton

For the full schedule, visit the DNC website.


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