The 2012 Democratic National Convention kicked off on September 4 as President Obama and Vice President Biden fight for reelection. Thousands of delegates have arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina to hear and give speeches from the Democratic Party. The convention will continue through Thursday, September 6.
The 2012 Democratic National Convention is split into two locations. The first two days, Tuesday, September 4 and Wednesday, September 5, take place at the Time Warner Cable Arena. On the third day, Thursday, September 6 , President Obama and Vice President Biden will accept their Democratic nominations at the Bank of America Stadium.
Many will speak at this year's convention but there are some notable speakers that people are especially interested in hearing from. On Tuesday, First Lady Michelle Obama and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, the first Latino keynote speaker in convention history, spoke on the first night of the convention. The highlight of Wednesday's events will be a speech by former President Bill Clinton at 10:30 p.m. Vice President Joe Biden and, of course, President Obama will speak on Thursday.
In addition to the speakers, there are some performances during the 2012 DNC. They include Amber Riley from Glee; Jessica Sanchez from American Idol; jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis; hip hop icon Mary J. Blige; Earth, Wind, and Fire; the Foo Fighters; Delta Rae; Marc Anthony; and James Taylor.
Jessica Sanchez of American Idol will be performing on Wednesday night.
While Clint Eastwood was the celebrity speaker at the GOP convention, Hollywood starlets Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Kerry Washington are all expected to speak on Thursday after the Foo Fighters perform.
President Obama is expected to arrive in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon as he prepares for his speech on Thursday evening, the final night of the DNC.
Here is the schedule of day two of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The times are based on the local time in North Carolina.
5-6 p.m.
Call to Order: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Invocation: Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, 10th Episcopal District
Presentation of Colors
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem: musician Branford Marsalis
Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez of Illinois
Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado
John A. Pérez, speaker of the California State Assembly
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Rep. Judy Chu of California
Steve Westly, former state controller and CFO of California
An Economy Built to Last video: Small Business
Rep. John Larson of Connecticut
Deputy Sheriff Ken Myers, Carroll County, Iowa
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6-7 p.m.
Richard Trumka, president, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
Rep. Steve Israel of New York
Sen. Patty Murray of Washington
Pedro R. Pierluisi, non-voting member of U.S. House, resident commissioner of Puerto Rico
An Economy Build to Last video: Energy
Tom Steyer, co-founder of Advanced Energy Economy
Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York
Rep. Karen Bass of California
Rep. Al Green of Texas
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II of Missouri
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy
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7-8 p.m.
Denise Juneau, superintendent of the Montana Office of Public Instruction
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland
Education Secretary Arne Duncan
Progress for People video: Education
American Voices: Johanny Adames
Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt
Video: in memoriam
Harvey B. Gantt, former mayor of Charlotte, N.C.
Live performance: singer/songwriter Jessica Sanchez
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8-9 p.m.
Stronger Together video: Women's Health
American Voices: Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Bruce
Cecile Richards, president, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland
Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts
American Heroes video: Veterans
American Voices: Ed Meagher
Gen. Eric Shinseki
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper
Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of Roman Catholic Social Justice Organization, NETWORK
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell
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9-10 p.m.
Karen Mills
Progress for People video: Small Business
American Voices: Bill Butcher
California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris
Stronger Together video: Immigration
Benita Veliz, DREAM Act activist
Cristina Saralegui, journalist, actress and talk show host
Sandra Fluke, attorney and women's rights activist
Austin Ligon, co-founder and former CEO of CarMax Inc.
An Economy Build to Last video: Auto Industry
American Voices: Karen Eusanio
UAW President Bob King
Randy Johnson, Cindy Hewitt and David Foster: former employees at companies controlled by Romney's Bain Capital
Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland
10-11 p.m.
Jim Sinegal, co-founder and former CEO of Costco
Elizabeth Warren, candidate for Senate in Massachusetts
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee
Former President Bill Clinton
Roll call vote: Alice Germond, secretary of the Democratic National Committee
Benediction: Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple, Los Angeles
Retire Colors
Recess
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