Warner to speak at convention Tuesday

I received a flurry of emails last overnight that former Governor and Senate candidate Mark Warner will be addressing the Democratic National Convention in primetime Tuesday evening. From one email:

According to Obama campaign manager David Plouffe, “Mark Warner is not afraid to challenge the status quo to bring people together and get things moving.  It’s that kind of spirit and innovation that resulted in his selection as keynote speaker on a night when the Convention program will focus on renewing America’s economy.”

The story is being reported by the AP (via Yahoo). This announcement contradicts the email I received from the Democratic National Convention Committee which I reported here. (The entire email is below the fold.)

I can only assume that the wires got crossed somewhere. Usually, my email box is full of stuff from the DNC Press and the DNCC. So far this morning – nada.

News from the Democratic National Convention

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, August 10, 2008	CONTACT: Jenni Engebretsen – DNCC 720-362-2006 Jenny Backus – OFA 720-362-2367

THE 2008 CONVENTION:
AMERICANS GATHERING TO CHANGE
THE COURSE OF A NATION

Democrats Announce Headline Speakers
Kicking Off Week-Long Convention Programming Roll-Out

DENVER – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America Campaign today announced the headline speakers for the 2008 Convention.  The Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver from August 25th through August 28th.

“The 2008 Convention will highlight Americans coming together to change the course of this nation,” said Kansas Governor and Convention Co-Chair Kathleen Sebelius.  “We are at a critical moment in our nation’s history.  The politics and policies that have divided us will not allow us to achieve the change we need.  Barack Obama is a leader to move America in a new direction and bring us together to turn moments of great challenge into moments of great opportunity.  This year’s Democratic Convention is the story of people from across the country who believe it is time for change.”

Sebelius noted that the Convention will use innovative techniques to highlight the people fueling this national movement for change.

“Just as the Obama Campaign uses the energy and passion of grassroots volunteers combined with state-of-the-art technology to bring people into their positive campaign for change, so will the 2008 Convention use the voices of the people through technology and innovative programming to lay out Barack Obama’s vision and policies for how to move America in a new direction,” Sebelius added.

Following today’s announcement of the headline speakers for the four nights of the Convention, the DNCC will unveil additional Convention program details and speakers throughout this week.  Monday through Wednesday’s Convention programs will be held at the Pepsi Center.  Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President on Thursday, August 28th at INVESCO Field at Mile High.

2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION HEADLINE SPEAKERS

Monday August 25th’s headline prime-time speaker will be Michelle Obama.

Senator Hillary Clinton, who is a champion for working families and one of the most effective and empathetic voices in the country today, will be the headline prime-time speaker on Tuesday August 26th.

The headline prime-time speaker on Wednesday August 27th will be Barack Obama’s Vice Presidential nominee.

On Thursday, August 28th, the DNCC will throw open the doors of the Convention and move to INVESCO Field at Mile High so that more Americans can take part in the fourth night of the Convention as Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination.

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