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Tri-State politicians to speak at convention
U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will be speaking to the Democratic faithful next week at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Strickland and Manchin will join about 20 other governors, senators and representatives planned to speak on the second night of the convention, Tuesday, Aug. 26. Sen. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to headline the event Tuesday night.
Tuesday's theme is "Renewing America's Promise."
Rockefeller will join several senators including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Sen. John Kerry on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Wednesday night's theme is "Securing America's Future." Former President Bill Clinton is also scheduled to speak that night along with presumptive nominee Barack Obama's vice presidential choice.
The convention is scheduled to run from Monday through Thursday next week. Check your the local listings for coverage time.
