Analysis and Reaction To Hillary Clinton's Convention Speech; The Floor Vote Controversy; Hillary Releases Her Delegates; Preview Evening Speeches; Security In Denver And At The Convention; How America Votes; News From The Convention Floor
Analysis and Reaction To Hillary Clinton's Convention Speech
Larry Mantle talks with Ariel Sabar, political correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, Jack Shaw, Congressional reporter for MarketNews International, and takes listener calls about Hillary Clinton's speech last night.
The Floor Vote Controversy
Representatives of Clinton and Obama struck a deal setting ground rules for today's roll call vote that will hand the nomination to Obama, but will also allow Clinton supporters to express their support for her. Vote tally sheets were distributed to delegates Wednesday and must be returned before today's vote which is scheduled to get under way at 3 p.m. Pacific time. Clinton will have one nominating speech and two seconding speeches, followed by Obama's nominating speech and three seconding speeches - totaling no more than 15 minutes for each candidate. Then the roll call will begin. Larry talks with Bob Mulholland, Campaign advisor for the California Democratic Party, and Kitty Felde, KPCC Special Correspondent.
Hillary Releases Her Delegates
Larry gets the latest from KPCC's Kitty Felde who just returned from an event where Hillary Clinton released her delegates to vote for whomever they choose.
Preview Evening Speeches
In addition to Senator Joe Biden, the Vice-Presidential nominee, many other prominent Democrats will address the Convention and America this evening. The theme of the day is "Securing America's Future" and Senator Obama's Foreign Policy plan to make the country stronger and safer. Larry and his guests Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff, and former White House Chief of Staff, Leon Panetta, preview some of the today's speeches given by Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Joe Biden.
Security In Denver And At The Convention
Larry talks with Lt. Ron Sanyer, spokesman for the Denver Police Department, about the security measures and precautions the city has taken for the Democratic Convention.
How America Votes
Larry talks with Dante Chinni, Political Correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, about the issues that matter most to Americans. Dante is the Director of the Patchwork Nation, an ongoing Monitor series that focuses on 11 locations across the U.S. and the types of people who live, work, and vote there.
News From The Convention Floor
KPCC's Kitty Felde and Congressinal reporter, Jack Shaw from MarketNews International, give us a report from the Convention floor about the nominating speeches and the roll call votes that are underway this afternoon.