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[darwin dali]

Elizabeth Warren speaks this evening.

Good ol' naughty Bill as well

[darwin dali]

The Geriatric Old Party makes their own facts and truth. I'm surprised they haven't come out and told people 2+2=5 yet.

I'm not thrilled with some of the things Obama has done, but Romney/Ryan scares the s*** out of me. If I wasn't in a swing state, I'd be voting Green Party.

DC has no voting right, so where do you vote?

[darwin dali]

Charlotte (CNN) - Clint Eastwood meet Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Kerry Washington.

The three actresses, firmly anchored in Hollywood's royalty, have been secretly scheduled to speak at the Democratic National Convention, according to a tentative schedule provided by a source to CNN.

The schedule lists the three actresses as speaking on Thursday evening, the same night that President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will accept their party's respective nominations. Johansson, Portman and Washington are listed as following The Foo Fighters on the itinerary. Convention officials announced that the alternative rock band would perform last week.

A source told CNN the hope is to have the three actresses appear on stage together.

It's unclear if the schedule has been finalized or is subject to change. When contacted by CNN, a DNC official said that no final details about the Thursday program would be divulged at this time.

CNN reached out to representatives for each actress but did not receive comment for Johansson and Portman. A representative for Washington would only say the actress is currently filming in Los Angeles.

Though several celebrities are slated to attend the DNC, appearances by Johansson, Portman and Washington would surely invite special political scrutiny.

All three are popular, award-winning actresses and among Hollywood's most bankable stars. But perhaps more importantly, all three represent demographics that Democrats hope to win by wide margins: women and young voters.

Johansson is 27 years old, Portman is 31 and Washington is 35.

Should the actresses take the stage supporting the president it could help Democrats present a picture of inclusiveness and diversity within the party. Johansson and Portman are white, Washington is African-American.

Meanwhile, an appearance by the trio would come one week after another political surprise move by a Hollywood royal.

Clint Eastwood delivered an unannounced speech at the Republican National Convention on Romney's behalf on Thursday. Though it was well received by conservatives in attendance and others watching at home – Eastwood's speech, where he had a conversation with an imaginary President Obama represented by an empty chair, was mocked by many others.

One thing Eastwood has in common with the women: they are all critically acclaimed actors.

[darwin dali]

And another hottie coming up tomorrow (official):


CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Actress Eva Longoria is feeling jittery about her upcoming speech at the Democratic National Convention.

“I’ve been very, very nervous,” Longoria told POLITICO on Tuesday. “But it’s a good nervous, it’s exciting. It’s the biggest stage I’ve ever been on and probably the most important.”

The “Desperate Housewives” star, who’s a co-chair for President Obama’s re-election campaign, will address the convention on Thursday.

“I’m excited to be able to be part of [Obama's] vision for moving the country forward and to represent a section of America that he is fighting for – that being I’m a woman, I’m Hispanic, I grew up in the lower middle class, I’ve achieved the American Dream,” she said.

Describing her speech, Longoria said, “It’s a little personal. But also I’ll be talking a lot about education and a lot about entrepreneurship and everything that Obama has done for small businesses.”

Should viewers expect a Clint Eastwood-esque delivery? “No, no,” Longoria said with a laugh, noting that she did see the actor’s RNC address last week.

“I’m a big fan of Clint Eastwood as an actor and director,” she said. “And I think, you know, [the speech] served its purpose for the RNC, I’m sure.”

[darwin dali]

Compare to the RNC lineup:

[darwin dali]

Foo Fighters performing "My Hero" at the DNC convention right now - just thought I mention it to all the Foo Fighters fans on here

[darwin dali]

Scarlett Johansson at the podium - she looks smashing as always with an interesting hairdo...

[What's Burning?]

Scarlett Johansson at the podium - she looks smashing as always with an interesting hairdo...

Crap! Msnbc didn't show it. Must find the online videos.

[darwin dali]

Well done Barack - great speech.
How anybody could vote for that boring white moneybag with the weirdo faith is beyond me.

[What's Burning?]

Well done Barack - great speech.
How anybody could vote for that boring white moneybag with the weirdo faith is beyond me.

You're not a white moneybags nor a white non college graduate male which are the only two demographics he is leading the polls in.

[What's Burning?]

We are basically a weekend away from having all of this crap over with. I wish we did it like you guys in the UK.

We've had roughly a year of campaigning, and approximately a half billion dollars spent the presidential candidates alone and there are still undecided people out there.

[darwin dali]

We are basically a weekend away from having all of this crap over with. I wish we did it like you guys in the UK.

We've had roughly a year of campaigning, and approximately a half billion dollars spent the presidential candidates alone and there are still undecided people out there.

You're the eternal optimist, aren't you? This won't be over by next week - you've heard it here first. It's such a close election, there will be lawsuits and recounts and what not - the specter of 2000 is looming

[darwin dali]

BTW: oldie but still goodie.

When do the Japanese have elections?






Just befol bleakfast.

[LRW]

I've heard of this. Apparently it's a pretty big deal.

[myownalias]

We are basically a weekend away from having all of this crap over with. I wish we did it like you guys in the UK.

We've had roughly a year of campaigning, and approximately a half billion dollars spent the presidential candidates alone and there are still undecided people out there.

You're the eternal optimist, aren't you? This won't be over by next week - you've heard it here first. It's such a close election, there will be lawsuits and recounts and what not - the specter of 2000 is looming

Maybe Mitt Romney could ask George W Bush to fix it as Jim isn't available anymore...