The DNC Today: Rahm And Steny And Mark, Oh My

Looking over today’s Democratic National Convention schedule, you’ve got to love the lineup for the early evening:

• The final speaker offering remarks at the end of hour No. 3: Rahm Emanuel
• The first speaker at the start of hour No. 4: Steny Hoyer
• The keynote speaker: Mark Warner.

A preview of the first two:

I respect and admire John McCain’s many years of service, both in the Navy and in the Congress, and I believe that he is the only candidate with the experience, judgment and wisdom to lead this count — wait, which convention is this again?

As for Warner, well, there’s this bit of news today:

"There may be parts of the speech that aren’t going to get a lot of applause," Warner said Monday, "but I’ve got to say what I believe will get our country back on the right path."

Some Democrats were already complaining, saying that Warner’s job is to put a dent in Republican John McCain’s image.

"This isn’t the Richmond Chamber of Commerce," said Democratic consultant Paul Begala.

When Paul Begala is the one calling you out, you know there’s something amiss.

Oh well. At least we can look forward to seeing Lily Ledbetter tonight. I’m also eager to hear Gloria Craven of Unite Here.

It’s just going to require some bobbing and weaving to keep my blood pressure at something approaching normal.

[Credit to Eli for the speech preview.]

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