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Democratic National Convention 2012: More Speakers Announced For Charlotte Gathering

More Speakers Announced For Dem Convention
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Politics Reporter, The Huffington Post

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks during Taste of Chicago, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The Democratic National Convention Committee announced Monday more speakers for its 2012 convention, which begins in Charlotte on Sept. 4.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, California Attorney General Kamala Harris, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, Former Virginia Gov. and U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland were added.

Former President Bill Clinton, Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro have also been announced as speakers. Castro will be the first Latino to give a keynote address at the convention.

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Politicians Skipping Out On 2012 Democratic National Convention
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.)(01 of10)
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Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.)(02 of10)
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Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.)(03 of10)
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West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin(04 of10)
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Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.)(05 of10)
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Rep. Bill Owens (D-N.Y.)(06 of10)
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Rep. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.)(07 of10)
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Rep. Mark Critz (D-Pa.)(08 of10)
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Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah)(09 of10)
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Rep. John Barrow, D-Ga.(10 of10)
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