Dean and Clark keynote YearlyKos Netroots Convention

[Adelante]

What a great lineup. Dean, Clark, Durbin, Obama, Richardson, Edwards.

Clark to address convention attendees during Friday morning event

JUNE 5, 2007—YearlyKos Convention organizers announced today that Sen. Richard Durbin, Gov. Howard Dean, and Gen. Wesley Clark confirmed their participation in the second annual event, to be held in Chicago this August.

Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee and governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003, will kick off the convention as Thursday's evening keynote speaker. Dean addressed the Netroots community at the 2006 YearlyKos Convention in Las Vegas.

"Gov. Dean has been one of the most influential forces in the new progressive movement," said Gina Cooper, YearlyKos Convention executive director. "His belief that every citizen matters, from California to Connecticut, from Alaska to Mississippi, matches our belief that the voices of regular Americans deserve to be heard. It's an honor for Gov. Dean to return to our venue and present the opening keynote."

Dean will follow opening remarks from Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas Zúniga and a warm Chicago welcome from Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) the Senate's assistant majority leader.

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http://www.yearlykosconvention.org/node/116

[Tom Rinaldo]

1. This time YearlyKos will be a really big deal

I have to believe that Hillary Clinton will need to be there also. This event has been ebraced by Democratic Party leaders. If she doesn't attend a rupture with the netroots will only deepen and become very public. If she shows up she will face a tough audiance.

[Adelante]

2. Are you and Janet able to go, Tom? nt

[Tom Rinaldo]

6. The wheels are churning right now WesDem

It is a complex call for various sundry reasons that would bore most to go through here, but I will really try to make it happen. Janet has another obligation that it would be problematic for her to back out of, but maybe she would, and she would understand if I went anyway, though I have schedule logistics to deal with also.

If you were a betting gal I would say bet on me at least being there. I would hate to miss this one! Any chance of you heading north for this one?

[Adelante]

7. If my finances take a beneficial turn

I would love to :)

[Texas_Kat]

3. Keynoting on Friday

I love it!

[Adelante]

4. I hope he gives another speech

on a barstool :rofl:

[FrenchieCat]

5. Wonderful line up.....something for everyone!

Wish I could go!

In Chicago, hey?

[Catchawave]

8. Thanks for the update :)

This is going to be more fun than Woodstock :))) I think there's buzz in the Illinois forum for a DU meetup. Haven't checked in awhile, but I remember we "hijacked" the D.C. and New York forums for DU meetup planning for the war protests in those cities.

I do hope Hillary and Al Gore will attend also. Cspan will be there, free oxygen :)

[Adelante]

9. Will you be going this year, CW?

It's very exciting :)

[Catchawave]

11. Yes indeedy , I've been booked since January!

I heard the McCormick Center sold out all their rooms, even beyond the "block" for YK07. Also the registration fee maxed up on June 1. Hope all DUers who want to attend have the opportunity. With the current confirmation of Durbin, Dean and Clark, it will drive up interest, but may too late for some :(

[Clark2008]

16. Lollapalooza is also in Chicago that weekend.

I'd say a lot of people are going to have trouble finding rooms.

http://www.lollapalooza.com/default.asp?fd=1

[Cameron27]

10. Fantastic!

I wish, wish, wish I could go, but I can't. x(

[Catchawave]

12. Is Clark attending this?

Same weekend :bounce: Haven't seen this announced anywhere else:


VVAW's 40th Anniversary Celebration
August 3-5, 2007, Chicago Illinois


Dear VVAW members and friends,



Since 1967, Vietnam Veterans Against the War has been at the forefront of struggles for veterans’ rights, peace and justice – from struggling to end the war in Vietnam, recognizing the importance of PTSD and exposing the horrific effects of Agent Orange to our more recent role in opposing the unjust war in Iraq and supporting our sons, daughters and comrades in Iraq Veterans Against the War. Join us in Chicago during the first weekend in August to celebrate VVAW’s 40th Anniversary.

Friday, August 3rd: Welcome reception at Vietnamese Thai Binh Restaurant
Saturday, August 4th: Daytime program and evening party/social
Sunday, August 5th: Events TBD
VVAW members from the National Office and the Chicago Chapter will be coordinating the arrangements and planning the program. We welcome and appreciate your suggestions and input; please contact us at [email protected] with your ideas. Additionally, if you or someone you know would like information on purchasing space in the program booklet, please contact us at the email address above.

We hope that as many of you as possible will join us – to celebrate, to remember, to reconnect, and to build the work of the organization that you have created and sustained. Please REGISTER EARLY – SPACE IS LIMITED! (Register by June 15th to save 50% off the regular registration fee of $20.)



We look forward to seeing you in Chicago.



Sincerely,



Vietnam Veterans Against the War National Office

[Adelante]

13. I don't know but

that's the day he's at YK.

[Catchawave]

14. Please let him know about the "other guys" then

...there's more than just ONE YK day isn't there....how sad if he misses the VVAW guys celebrating their 40th anniversary..OK, Kerry should be there too, right?

Damn this DU format, so many for *this and that's*, so little information :evilgrin:

[Adelante]

15. I bet Kerry does go

Since he was a founder.

[Catchawave]

17. That would be great....

What about the VoteVets guys ? That would be great too :patriot:

[Adelante]

18. I have no way of knowing

I think it would be great if they did.

[Cha]

19. Oh man..that looks so good!~

I won't be going but I'll be thrilled to hear about it on DU from those who are able to go.

"YearlyKos Convention 2007 will take place August 2–5, 2007 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to the forum, the conference will include panels and caucuses led by national and international experts; prominent nationally recognized political, issue and policy-oriented speakers; a progressive film screening series; and the most concentrated gathering of high-profile progressive bloggers to date."

Imagine the excited generated in the Convention Center! :loveya: