DNC Convention Schedule 2012: Celebrities Moving Democratic Votes? [Live Stream]
The DNC Convention 2012 is scheduled to bring on some hot female celebrities, according to a tentative schedule released to CNN. So far, ratings for the President Barack Obama's has been slightly less than the Republican National Convention according to Tvline. There is a chance that Hollywood stars Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Kerry Washington may help increase their viewers.
Though it's not confirmed whether the three beauties were finalized to appear, the reactions to their potential appearance were mixed.
"SO glad I have Hollywood "stars" to tell me how to think and vote. They are certainly the pillars of decency, courage and common sense... The real stars are the people who work everyday to raise families... not these moral misfits," said one internet user by the name simper fi forever.
Another user named shale brook commented, "Who woulda thunk it? What better speakers at the DNC than a handful of movie stars who know next to nothing about politics? Then again-they are Obama's peer group. Seriously, it is insulting to the rest of us to have these mindless progressive media types try to tell us anything about our country."
The RNC surprised everyone with a surprise speech from actor Clint Eastwood. Do you think DNC's starlettes can outwit Eastwood and influence popularity votes?
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (LOCAL)
Call to Order
The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee
Mayor of Los Angeles, CaliforniaInvocation
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, 10th Episcopal District
First Woman Elected Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal ChurchPresentation of Colors
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Branford Marsalis
Saxophonist, Composer, and, BandleaderRemarks
The Honorable Luis V. Gutierrez
Member of the US House of Representatives, Illinois
The Honorable Diana DeGette
Member of the US House of Representatives, ColoradoThe Honorable John A. Pérez
Speaker and Member of the California State Assembly
The Honorable Thomas M. Menino
Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts
The Honorable Judy Chu
Member of the US House of Representatives, California
Steve Westly
Former State Controller and Chief Financial Officer of CaliforniaAn Economy Built to Last Video: Small Business
Remarks
The Honorable John Larson
Democratic Caucus Chair and Member of the US House of Representatives, Connecticut
Ken Myers
Deputy Sheriff, Carroll County, Iowa6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (LOCAL)
Remarks
Richard Trumka
President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
The Honorable Steve Israel
Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Member of the US House of Representatives, New York
The Honorable Patty Murray
Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Member of the US Senate, Washington
The Honorable Pedro R. Pierluisi
Chair of National Community Mobilization for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Non-Voting Member of the US House of Representatives, Resident Commissioner of Puerto RicoAn Economy Build to Last Video: Energy
Remarks
Tom Steyer
Co-Founder of Advanced Energy Economy
The Honorable Charles E. Schumer
Member of the US Senate, New YorkRemarks from Members of the Congressional Black Caucus
The Honorable Karen Bass
Member of the US House of Representatives, California
The Honorable Al Green
Member of the US House of Representatives, Texas
The Honorable Emanuel Cleaver, II
Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and Member of the US House of Representatives, MissouriRemarks
The Honorable Dannel Malloy
Governor of Connecticut7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (LOCAL)
Remarks
Denise Juneau
Superintendent of the Montana Office of Public Instruction
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Leader and Member of the US House of Representatives, California
The Honorable Tom VilsackWomen of the US Senate
Remarks
The Honorable Barbara Mikulski
Member of the US Senate, Maryland
The Honorable Arne DuncanProgress for People Video: Education
American Voices Remarks
Johanny AdamesRemarks
The Honorable Jim Hunt
Former and Longest-Serving Governor of North CarolinaRemarks and Video Presentation in Memoriam
Presented by Harvey B. Gantt
Former Mayor of Charlotte, North CarolinaLive Performance
Jessica Sanchez
Singer/Songwriter8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (LOCAL)
Stronger Together Video: Women's Health
American Voices Remarks
Elizabeth Ann "Libby" BruceRemarks
Cecile Richards
President of Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaThe Honorable Steny Hoyer
Parliamentarian of the 2012 Democratic National Committee Convention
Democratic Whip and Member of the US House of Representatives, Maryland
The Honorable Barney Frank
Honorary Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee GLBT Council
Member of the US House of Representatives, MassachusettsAmerican Heroes Video: Veterans
American Voices Remarks
Ed MeagherRemarks
The Honorable General Eric Shinseki
The Honorable Michael Nutter
Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Honorable John Hickenlooper
Governor of Colorado
Sister Simone Campbell
Executive Director of Roman Catholic Social Justice Organization, NETWORK
The Honorable Jack Markell
Governor of Delaware9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (LOCAL)
Remarks
The Honorable Karen MillsProgress for People Video: Small Business
American Voices Remarks
Bill ButcherRemarks
The Honorable Kamala D. Harris
Attorney General of CaliforniaStronger Together Video: Immigration
Remarks
Benita Veliz
DREAM Act Activist
Cristina Saralegui
Journalist, Actress, and Talk Show Host
Sandra Fluke
Attorney and Women's Rights ActivistAustin Ligon
Co-Founder and Former CEO of CarMax, Inc.An Economy Build to Last Video: Auto-Industry
American Voices Remarks
Karen EusanioRemarks
Bob King
President of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW)
Randy Johnson, Cindy Hewitt, and David Foster
Former Employees at companies controlled by Romney's Bain CapitalThe Honorable Chris Van Hollen
Former Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Member of the US House of Representatives, Maryland10:00 PM - 11:00 PM (LOCAL)
Remarks
Jim Sinegal
Co-Founder and Former CEO of Costco
Elizabeth Warren
Candidate for US Senate, MassachusettsNomination Process Set-Up
Remarks
The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee
Mayor of Los Angeles, California
President Bill Clinton
42nd President of the United StatesClosing Segment
Roll Call Vote
Alice Germond
Secretary of the Democratic National CommitteeBenediction
Rabbi David Wolpe
Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, CaliforniaRetire Colors
Recess