Crowds bustling at state convention for Florida’s Democrats

[Khephra]

LAKE BUENA VISTA — As 3,000 delegates gathered Friday for Florida’s Democratic convention, there were few formal events scheduled — presidential candidates arrive early today for two days worth of speeches and forums — but plenty of activity.

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High on the visibility calendar were John Kerry, Howard Dean and Gen. Wesley Clark. All had plenty of supporters wearing T-shirts, handing out brochures and walking the halls carrying placards. Even Dennis Kucinich had a few supporters — and there was little, if any, sign that Dick Gephardt is a contender.

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While schedules still were being adjusted Friday, Clark was scheduled to be on tap this afternoon, along with Kucinich and Carol Mosley Braun, whose appearance depends on how well she battles a case of the flu, said state Democratic Party Chairman Scott Maddox.

Candidate Al Sharpton is another big maybe. Although travel arrangements were still in development, he’s appearing on “Saturday Night Live” tonight, and that’s expected to trump his appearance in Florida.

John Edwards, Kerry and Gephardt are all expected this morning; and all candidates who appear today also are asked to show up for Sunday’s events.



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http://www.news-press.com/news/local_state/031206parkercol.html

CSPAN coverage starts at 9AM ET Sat.

[xchrom]

1. i'm sorry mosely-braun has the flu

she's added alot to the run-up. i'm impressed with her.

[UpInArms]

4. I heard her speak

in Iowa - she's awesome -

I'm glad that she hasn't dropped from the race because everyone needs to hear what this great lady has to say.

She needs a prominent position in our next administration :)

[truthspeaker]

5. VP? (n-t)

[trof]

2. it will be on c-span @ 8:00 EST.

[Khephra]

3. The CSPAN site says 9AM ET?

At least it did a second ago.

[Khephra]

6. All Day Thread Here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=836427

[Gin]

7. all day here in Va Beach, VA too....CSPAN

gin

[Just Me]

8. "FREEDOM"!!!

The chants of "Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!" are sending chills through me. That's good,...I was starting to go numb *smile*!