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The Democratic National Convention
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Friday, April 27
9:00 pm HST
Campaign 2008: Joe Biden
Senator Joe Biden speaks in front of the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention.
2008 Democratic presidential candidates or their representatives spoke at the South Carolina Democratic Convention held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
They talked about a number of issues including the Democratic agenda, foreign policy and Iraq, healthcare, and the economy.
They also talked about South Carolina's role in the 2008 election process and achieving a victory for the Democratic Party in the presidential election.
2008 Democratic presidential candidates or their representatives spoke at the South Carolina Democratic Convention held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
They talked about a number of issues including the Democratic agenda, foreign policy and Iraq, healthcare, and the economy.
They also talked about South Carolina's role in the 2008 election process and achieving a victory for the Democratic Party in the presidential election.
Tuesday, May 1
$4.95
It is said that President John F. Kennedy's steadiness under pressure averted disaster during the Cuban Missile Crisis. A candidate's character and views on a wide range of issues are important in judging whether he or she will be an effective president. Those qualities are explored in depth in an hour-long conversation with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, and Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden.
In his 35 years in the Senate, Biden has dealt with all the key questions before the nation - including climate change, health care, the war in Iraq, terrorism, the economy and immigration.
In his 35 years in the Senate, Biden has dealt with all the key questions before the nation - including climate change, health care, the war in Iraq, terrorism, the economy and immigration.
9:00 pm HST
2008 Presidential Candidate Senator Joe Biden
The World Affairs Council of Northern California presents Meet the 2008 Presidential Candidates: Senator Joe Biden
For three decades, Joseph Biden has served on the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee. When he became Chairman in January, he immediately held high-profile hearings on Iraq, and the Committee passed a resolution to stop George Bush from sending more American troops to Iraq.
As one of the Democratic candidates for president, Biden is outspoken on the Administration's handling of the war. On March 26, 2007 the Washington Post said "Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware... is the only Democratic contender so far to have offered up a detailed, long-term plan for Iraq."
Biden thinks the Democratic party has become too timid and believes there are practical answers to the challenges America faces. Come hear Senator Biden firsthand on how he plans to restore the middle class and America's standing in the world.
For three decades, Joseph Biden has served on the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee. When he became Chairman in January, he immediately held high-profile hearings on Iraq, and the Committee passed a resolution to stop George Bush from sending more American troops to Iraq.
As one of the Democratic candidates for president, Biden is outspoken on the Administration's handling of the war. On March 26, 2007 the Washington Post said "Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware... is the only Democratic contender so far to have offered up a detailed, long-term plan for Iraq."
Biden thinks the Democratic party has become too timid and believes there are practical answers to the challenges America faces. Come hear Senator Biden firsthand on how he plans to restore the middle class and America's standing in the world.
Wednesday, April 16
9:00 pm HST
Arianna Huffington: Presidential Politics Today
The Road to 2008: Presidential Politics Today with Arianna Huffington.
Arianna Huffington will join Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy to present the 2008 Henry Cohen Lecture titled, "The Road to 2008: Presidential Politics Today," an up-to-the-minute, headline-driven analysis of the 2008 presidential election. Co-founder and editor-in-chief of the influential Huffington Post, Arianna Huffingon has her finger on the political pulse at the helm of one of the most active communities on the Internet. Just days before the highly anticipated Pennsylvania primary, she will share her behind-the-scenes knowledge of the race for the Democratic nomination and predictions of what is to come between now and November. Following her lecture, she will sign copies of her book, On Becoming Fearles...in Love, Work, and Life.
Arianna Huffington is the 2008 Henry Cohen Lecture distinguished lecturer. Huffington is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, co-host of Left, Right & Center, and author of eleven books including the forthcoming Right Is Wrong: How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America, Shredded the Constitution, and Made Us All Less Safe.
Established in 2006, The Henry Cohen Lecture focuses on public policy challenges and solutions for women, children, and families, particularly in impoverished urban settings. The Henry Cohen Professorship, which focuses on these same issues, is an endowed Chair at Milano. The Lecture and Professorship are both named after Milano's founding dean, who served from 1965 to 1983 - The New School
Arianna Huffington will join Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy to present the 2008 Henry Cohen Lecture titled, "The Road to 2008: Presidential Politics Today," an up-to-the-minute, headline-driven analysis of the 2008 presidential election. Co-founder and editor-in-chief of the influential Huffington Post, Arianna Huffingon has her finger on the political pulse at the helm of one of the most active communities on the Internet. Just days before the highly anticipated Pennsylvania primary, she will share her behind-the-scenes knowledge of the race for the Democratic nomination and predictions of what is to come between now and November. Following her lecture, she will sign copies of her book, On Becoming Fearles...in Love, Work, and Life.
Arianna Huffington is the 2008 Henry Cohen Lecture distinguished lecturer. Huffington is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, co-host of Left, Right & Center, and author of eleven books including the forthcoming Right Is Wrong: How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America, Shredded the Constitution, and Made Us All Less Safe.
Established in 2006, The Henry Cohen Lecture focuses on public policy challenges and solutions for women, children, and families, particularly in impoverished urban settings. The Henry Cohen Professorship, which focuses on these same issues, is an endowed Chair at Milano. The Lecture and Professorship are both named after Milano's founding dean, who served from 1965 to 1983 - The New School
Tuesday, May 6
$4.95
The Former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown speaks on the state of politics today.
Willie Brown covers the changes in the Democratic nomination process that was not enacted with minorities and women in mind; compares Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's strategies and relative successes and failures; and examines the role that race and gender will play in the coming 2008 election.
Willie Brown covers the changes in the Democratic nomination process that was not enacted with minorities and women in mind; compares Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's strategies and relative successes and failures; and examines the role that race and gender will play in the coming 2008 election.
Wednesday, June 4
9:00 pm HST
Markos Moulitsas & Simon Rosenberg: All Things Political
Simon Rosenberg of NDN, a progressive think tank and advocacy organization, holds a discussion about all things political in the changing landscape of 2008 with Markos Moulitsas, the founder of one of America's most influential blogs, Daily Kos.
Friday, June 27
9:00 pm HST
Barack Obama Addresses the Latino Leadership Conference
Democratic President hopeful Senator Barack Obama addresses the 25th Annual Conference of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO).
Obama discusses national security, immigration reform, health care and education, pledging to support the needs of the latino community.
Following his remarks, he responds to questions from members of the audience.
Obama discusses national security, immigration reform, health care and education, pledging to support the needs of the latino community.
Following his remarks, he responds to questions from members of the audience.
Monday, June 30
9:00 pm HST
Race and Politics in America: Where Are We in 2008?
A panel consisting of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Richard Thompson Ford, Shelby Steele, Charles Kamasaki discuss Race and Politics in America: Where Are We in 2008? at the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival.
Monday, July 21
9:00 pm HST
The Youth Vote and the 2008 Election
On July 22nd 2008, The Century Foundation (TCF) hosted the second installment in its summer 2008 public policy lunch series for New York City interns with a forum, "The Incredible Youth Vote: Will the Youth Vote Have the Strength to Decide the 2008 Presidential Election?"
TCF gathered a panel of experts to lead an interactive discussion with nearly 100 young people from the NYC area on the potential political power of the youth vote, and the various legal and social factors that election year after election year keep this demographic of voters from actively engaging in the political process.
Forum speakers included, Tova Wang, Vice President of Research for Common Cause and Democracy Fellow at The Century Foundation; Justin Rockefeller, Co-founder and National Program Director of GenerationEngage, Maya Enista, Chief Executive Officer of Mobilize.org, Mark Hugo Lopez, Associate Director of the Pew Hispanic Center; and Ben Adler, Staff Writer for Politico - The Century Foundation
TCF gathered a panel of experts to lead an interactive discussion with nearly 100 young people from the NYC area on the potential political power of the youth vote, and the various legal and social factors that election year after election year keep this demographic of voters from actively engaging in the political process.
Forum speakers included, Tova Wang, Vice President of Research for Common Cause and Democracy Fellow at The Century Foundation; Justin Rockefeller, Co-founder and National Program Director of GenerationEngage, Maya Enista, Chief Executive Officer of Mobilize.org, Mark Hugo Lopez, Associate Director of the Pew Hispanic Center; and Ben Adler, Staff Writer for Politico - The Century Foundation
Friday, August 1
9:00 pm HST
Obama at the National Urban League
Barack Obama focuses on economic issues in this address at the National Urban League.
Obama quotes Martin Luther King in saying that "the inseparable twin of racial justice is economic justice."
Obama quotes Martin Luther King in saying that "the inseparable twin of racial justice is economic justice."
Tuesday, August 5
9:00 pm HST
Michelle Obama with Military Spouses
Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, attended a forum discussion with military spouses in Norfolk, Virginia. She discussed her husband's plans to help service members and their families, and took questions from a group of invited guests - C-SPAN
Monday, August 11
9:00 pm HST
Nancy Pelosi in Conversation
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi talks about Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters.
When Nancy Pelosi became the first woman speaker of the House, she made history. She gavelled the House to order that day on behalf of all of America's children and said, "We have made history, now let us make progress."
Now she continues to inspire women everywhere in this thought-provoking collection of wise words—-her own and those of the important people who played pivotal roles in her journey - Book Passage
When Nancy Pelosi became the first woman speaker of the House, she made history. She gavelled the House to order that day on behalf of all of America's children and said, "We have made history, now let us make progress."
Now she continues to inspire women everywhere in this thought-provoking collection of wise words—-her own and those of the important people who played pivotal roles in her journey - Book Passage
Saturday, August 23
9:00 pm HST
The New Republic Gets Ready for the DNC
Join New Republic editors Frank Foer and Eve Fairbanks as they prepare to partner with FORA.tv to cover the events of this highly-anticipated Democratic National Convention.
Frank and Eve talk about what candidate-elect Barak Obama needs to accomplish during the course of this important week in order to be successful in his pursuit of the White House.
Every day, FORA.tv and The New Republic will be posting behind-the-scenes videos of important commentary on the events of the day. Stay tuned.
Frank and Eve talk about what candidate-elect Barak Obama needs to accomplish during the course of this important week in order to be successful in his pursuit of the White House.
Every day, FORA.tv and The New Republic will be posting behind-the-scenes videos of important commentary on the events of the day. Stay tuned.
9:00 pm HST
The New Republic's Eve Fairbanks FORAcast: Hillary Del.
Eve Fairbanks of The New Republic interviews long time supporter and Hillary Clinton Delegate from California Christopher Nichols from the Hillary Clinton suite at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
9:00 pm HST
Nancy Pelosi Democratic Convention Opening Press Briefing
The chairs of the Democratic National Convention briefed reporters on the issues of the Democratic Convention. By tradition, the Speaker of the House is the permanent chair of her party's convention. Following Pelosi's departure, Jenni Engebretsen continued to answer questions about the convention schedule - C-SPAN
Sunday, August 24
9:00 pm HST
Hollywood at the DNC
The Creative Coalition kicks off it's activities at the DNC with a screening of "Gospel Hill".
Artists come together to talk about this important movie, thoughtfully advocate on behalf of important issues, and to exercise their responsibilities as US citizens to speak up and participate in the country's political process.
Artists come together to talk about this important movie, thoughtfully advocate on behalf of important issues, and to exercise their responsibilities as US citizens to speak up and participate in the country's political process.
9:00 pm HST
The New Republic's Frank Foer FORAcast: Ed Markey
Frank Foer (Editor, The New Republic) talks with Representative Ed Markey about the issues that candidate Obama needs to address in framing up the US agenda for next year: the economy, national security, climate change, foreign relations ---- and asks Rep. Markey his opinion of the Biden pick for VP.
9:00 pm HST
The New Republic's Frank Foer FORAcast: Michael Crowley
Frank Foer and Michael Crowley of The New Republic recap the prior night of the DNC in Denver. Foer and Crowley discuss the effectiveness of the powerful speech given by Michelle Obama. The Clintons' overwhelming presence is also addressed.
9:00 pm HST
Gerard Baker on How Europeans Perceive Obama
Frank Foer interviews Gerard Baker, the US Editor of the Times of London, about how Europeans perceive Barack Obama.
He argues most Europeans can not even name Obama's opponent while they have "real interest" in Obama's "fascinating story."
He argues most Europeans can not even name Obama's opponent while they have "real interest" in Obama's "fascinating story."
9:00 pm HST
How Will The Candidates Govern?
Congressional scholars Norm Ornstein and Tom Mann join former U.S. Senators Gary Hart and Tom Daschle to discuss the likely comparative outcomes of Obama or McCain presidencies.
9:00 pm HST
The New Republic: The Politics of Green
In conjunction with the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, The New Republic hosted a panel discussion on environmental issues featuring leaders in Congress and from NGOs who talked about the energy and environmental policy of the next administration.
Monday, August 25
9:00 pm HST
TNR: Environmentalism: What's Next?
Panelists Brian F. Keane, Ted Nordhaus, Ben Nelson, and Carl Pope describe their efforts to make make "going green" easier, faster, and cheaper. They argue that the government shouldn't make fossil fuels more expensive, but rather they should invest in making alternative sources cheaper and marketing them to consumers.
9:00 pm HST
The New Republic Daily Briefing with Noam Scheiber
Eve Fairbanks and Noam Scheiber, editors at The New Republic, analyze the events of Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention.
9:00 pm HST
FORA.tv's Brian Gruber FORAcast: Wendell Pierce
Actor Wendell Pierce, aka Detective William "Bunk" Moreland on HBO's series The Wire, takes a few minutes to chat with Brian Gruber on FlipVideo about The Wire, what he's working on now and why he is at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
9:00 pm HST
Dennis Kucinich Speech at the DNC
Democratic Congressman Dennis Kucinich attacks the Bush administration and their policies over the last eight years, urging America to "wake up", and vote Obama/Biden.
9:00 pm HST
Hillary Clinton at DNC Stumps for Obama
Senator Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention in hopes of strengthening the party's unity by backing Barack Obama.
She argues that the "fate of our nation and the future of our children" will be determined in the upcoming election.
She argues that the "fate of our nation and the future of our children" will be determined in the upcoming election.
9:00 pm HST
The New Republic's Noam Scheiber FORAcast: Jason Furman
The New Republic's Noam Scheiber interviews Jason Furman, Economic Policy Director for the Obama campaign. They discuss the challenges that face an economy as large and complex as the US economy, and draw contrasts between the economic policies of John McCain and Barak Obama.
Tuesday, August 26
9:00 pm HST
Senator Joe Biden Acceptance Speech at the DNC
Senator Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention in Denver accepting the nomination for Vice Presidency. Biden shared stories from his childhood and the commonality between he and Obama. Biden stated McCain is "more of the same" and Obama is the change America needs. Biden also addressed repairing U.S. foreign policy.
9:00 pm HST
President Bill Clinton - DNC Speech
Former President Bill Clinton spoke in support of the election of Barack Obama as president - C-SPAN
9:00 pm HST
David Brooks at the DNC on Obama and Biden's Big Ideas
David Brooks of the New York Times responds to Brian Gruber's questions about Obama and Biden's performances at the Democratic National Convention.
Brooks sees the "core message" of Obama's speeches as post-partisanship, unity, and strength but questions whether or not Obama will use the "bread and butter" of policy to swing independent voters.
Brooks sees the "core message" of Obama's speeches as post-partisanship, unity, and strength but questions whether or not Obama will use the "bread and butter" of policy to swing independent voters.
9:00 pm HST
Enhancing America's Role Around the World
"Enhancing the U.S. Role Around the World" was a program organized with the 2008 Rocky Mountain Roundtable, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver Boettcher Concert Hall - International Leaders Forum
9:00 pm HST
The New Republic's Eve Fairbanks FORAcast: Artur Davis
Eve Fairbanks (Associate Editor, The New Republic) talks with Rep. Artur Davis about what candidate Obama needs to convey in his acceptance speech on Thursday.
9:00 pm HST
Combating Global Poverty Panel Discussion
"Combating Global Poverty" – A program
organized with the 2008 Rocky Mountain Roundtable, the Council on Foreign
Relations and the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of
Denver in collaboration with the ONE Campaign Vote '08 - National Democratic Institute
organized with the 2008 Rocky Mountain Roundtable, the Council on Foreign
Relations and the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of
Denver in collaboration with the ONE Campaign Vote '08 - National Democratic Institute
9:00 pm HST
Foreign Policy Challenges
After a brief introduction by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Tom Farer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, and members of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass, Edward Alden, Elizabeth Economy, and Michael Levi discuss the major challenges facing the next president. They focus specifically on foreign policy, and the difficulty of repairing America's global image.
Wednesday, August 27
9:00 pm HST
Al Gore Believes Obama Will 'Restore America's Greatness'
Al Gore backs Barack Obama's presidential nomination in front of Democratic National Convention's uproarious crowd.
Drawing from the failures of Bush, Gore believes Obama will "fight for smarter government, enact pro-choice policy, and provide climate change solutions," and eventually "restoring America's greatness."
Drawing from the failures of Bush, Gore believes Obama will "fight for smarter government, enact pro-choice policy, and provide climate change solutions," and eventually "restoring America's greatness."
9:00 pm HST
Barack Obama Accepts Presidential Nomination at DNC
In a landmark speech, Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention while accepting his party's nomination for presidential election.
Focusing on themes of strength and unity, Obama promises he can bring needed change to America's "broken politics."
Focusing on themes of strength and unity, Obama promises he can bring needed change to America's "broken politics."
series Date
2008
About this series
Tune in as we join our media partners, The New Republic and The Times of London, to bring you talks, panels, and interviews from the DNC ---- only available at FORA.tv. In addition, find more election-related videos at The Election 2008 Channel.
