Sen. Bernie Sanders, former President Bill Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton will all get major speaking slots at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in late July.
Clinton's presidential campaign and the Democratic National Convention Committee announced its list of prime-time speakers on Friday, and each of the four nights feature two major speakers.
In a move meant to portray party unity, Sanders is scheduled to speak on Monday alongside First Lady Michelle Obama and Astrid Silva, a prominent immigration reform activist. The theme of that night is "United Together."
"Monday will focus on putting the future of American families front and center and how we're stronger together when we build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top and when everyone has a chance to live up to their God-given potential. DREAMer Astrid Silva will share her story and her fight to keep families together," the DNCC said in its announcement.
Sanders' slot on Monday is the latest signal that Democratic convention organizers, working with the Clinton campaign, have put out to fight any perception of a divided party — as well as to bring disappointed Sanders supporters into the fold after a long primary. The announcement of Sanders speech on Monday comes days after the Vermont senator endorsed Clinton at a joint event.
Bill Clinton is the featured speaker on Tuesday, a night that will focus on the former secretary of state's efforts throughout her career "working to make a difference for children, families, and our country." Bill Clinton is writing his own speech.
On Wednesday President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will give speeches focused on highlighting Clinton's experience and what the stakes are in the 2016 election.
On Thursday Clinton herself will deliver a speech alongside Chelsea Clinton. The former secretary of state will focus on "her vision for our country — her belief that we are stronger together and that America is at its best when we work together to solve our problems." The title for that night is "Stronger Together."
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Clinton's presidential campaign and the Democratic National Convention Committee announced its list of prime-time speakers on Friday, and each of the four nights feature two major speakers.
In a move meant to portray party unity, Sanders is scheduled to speak on Monday alongside First Lady Michelle Obama and Astrid Silva, a prominent immigration reform activist. The theme of that night is "United Together."
"Monday will focus on putting the future of American families front and center and how we're stronger together when we build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top and when everyone has a chance to live up to their God-given potential. DREAMer Astrid Silva will share her story and her fight to keep families together," the DNCC said in its announcement.
Sanders' slot on Monday is the latest signal that Democratic convention organizers, working with the Clinton campaign, have put out to fight any perception of a divided party — as well as to bring disappointed Sanders supporters into the fold after a long primary. The announcement of Sanders speech on Monday comes days after the Vermont senator endorsed Clinton at a joint event.
Bill Clinton is the featured speaker on Tuesday, a night that will focus on the former secretary of state's efforts throughout her career "working to make a difference for children, families, and our country." Bill Clinton is writing his own speech.
On Wednesday President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will give speeches focused on highlighting Clinton's experience and what the stakes are in the 2016 election.
On Thursday Clinton herself will deliver a speech alongside Chelsea Clinton. The former secretary of state will focus on "her vision for our country — her belief that we are stronger together and that America is at its best when we work together to solve our problems." The title for that night is "Stronger Together."
Speaking of Superdelegates:
