Former President Bill Clinton will headline the second night, while President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden share the stage the third night. Bernard Sanders, who was Mrs. Clinton’s chief rival during the 2016 Democratic presidential primary contest.
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Just days after Donald Trump’s divisive convention in Cleveland full of risky ideas that would pose a danger to our economy and national security, Democrats will lay out the clear stakes in this election between building walls and tearing people down or an optimistic unifying vision for an America that is stronger together. The first night will focus on a unity within the party and will feature Sanders First Lady Michelle Obama.
Tuesday, July 26: The theme will be “A Lifetime of Fighting for Children and Families”.
Gavel time expected at 4 p.m.
Bill Clinton and the “Mothers of the Movement” will highlight Hillary Clinton’s work as a young lawyer, first lady and NY senator on behalf of children and families.
Representatives of the group include Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner; Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin; Maria Hamilton, mother of Dontré Hamilton; Lucia McBath, mother of Jordan Davis; Lezley McSpadden, mother of Michael Brown; Cleopatra Pendleton-Cowley, mother of Hadiya Pendleton; Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland.
Michelle Obama and Sanders will be accompanied onstage by Astrid Silva, a well-known DREAMer from the state of Nevada that President Obama mentioned in his speech last November 20, 2014, to announce immigration measures aimed at halting the deportation of 5 million undocumented immigrants.
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Thursday, July 28: The theme will be “Stronger Together”. It is expected that Mrs. Clinton will be announcing her running mate during the RNC, which will no doubt steal a bit of Trump’s thunder, but will also help build momentum heading into the Democratic convention, which kicks off on July 25 in Philadelphia.
