"If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere." -- Marilyn Monroe

Here is the transcript and video of Barack Obama’s speech…

2008 DNC: Barack Obama Tribute- Introduction

This is the actual speech…

Prepared remarks of Sen. Barack Obama for his address to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night in Denver, as released by the campaign:

To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin, and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation: With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States.

Let me express my thanks to the historic slate of candidates who accompanied me on this journey, and especially the one who traveled the farthest_ a champion for working Americans and an inspiration to my daughters and to yours — Hillary Rodham Clinton. To President Clinton, who last night made the case for change as only he can make it; to Ted Kennedy, who embodies the spirit of service; and to the next vice president of the United States, Joe Biden, I thank you. I am grateful to finish this journey with one of the finest statesmen of our time, a man at ease with everyone from world leaders to the conductors on the Amtrak train he still takes home every night.

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"If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere." -- Marilyn Monroe

Here is the transcript and video of Al Gore’s speech…

The following is a transcript of a speech, as prepared for delivery, by Al Gore at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, August 28, 2008:

One of the greatest gifts of our democracy is the opportunity it offers us every four years to change course.

It’s not a guarantee; it’s only an opportunity.

The question facing us, simply put, is will we seize this opportunity for change?

That’s why I came here tonight: to tell you why I feel so strongly that we must seize this opportunity to elect Barack Obama president of the United States of America.

Eight years ago, some said there was not much difference between the nominees of the two major parties and it didn’t really matter who became president. Our nation was enjoying peace and prosperity, and some assumed we would continue both, no matter the outcome.

But here we all are in 2008, and I doubt anyone would argue now that election didn’t matter.

Take it from me, if it had ended differently, we would not be bogged down in Iraq; we would have pursued bin Laden until we captured him.

We would not be facing a self-inflicted economic crisis; we would be fighting for middle income families.

We would not be showing contempt for the Constitution; we’d be protecting the rights of every American regardless of race, religion, disability, gender or sexual orientation.

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"If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere." -- Marilyn Monroe

Kitty says: …and this is why she won the Oscar! This is easily one of the top 10 renditions of the National Anthem!

"If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere." -- Marilyn Monroe

Below are Joe Biden’s Transcript and Video of his DNC Speech from 8-27-08…

Introduction of Joe Biden from his son…

Joe Biden’s speech…

(Below is the text of Biden’s speech, as prepared for delivery.)

Beau, I love you. I am so proud of you. Proud of the son you are. Proud of the father you’ve become. And I’m so proud of my son Hunter, my daughter Ashley, and my wife Jill, the only one who leaves me breathless and speechless at the same time.

It is an honor to share this stage tonight with President Clinton. And last night, it was moving to watch Hillary, one of the great leaders of our party, a woman who has made history and will continue to make history: my colleague and my friend, Senator Hillary Clinton.

And I am honored to represent our first state–my state–Delaware.

Since I’ve never been called a man of few words, let me say this as simply as I can: Yes. Yes, I accept your nomination to run and serve alongside our next President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

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"If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere." -- Marilyn Monroe

Here is the transcript and video of his speech….

Remarks as prepared for delivery to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday by former President Bill Clinton:

I am honored to be here tonight to support Barack Obama. And to warm up the crowd for Joe Biden, though as you’ll soon see, he doesn’t need any help from me. I love Joe Biden, and America will too.

What a year we Democrats have had. The primary began with an all-star line up and came down to two remarkable Americans locked in a hard fought contest to the very end. The campaign generated so much heat it increased global warming.

In the end, my candidate didn’t win. But I’m very proud of the campaign she ran: she never quit on the people she stood up for, on the changes she pushed for, on the future she wants for all our children. And I’m grateful for the chance Chelsea and I had to tell Americans about the person we know and love.

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"If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere." -- Marilyn Monroe

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JDub82 says: @KittyBradshaw I swear I am going to go to her closet and burn all of those pants suits, lol

Kitty Bradshaw says: lmaooo@ Sherryl Underwood saying: “I give her some dap for coming out on stage w/ that Orange Sherbert Suit” *faints*

sincere says: why she always wear the same pantsuit just diff colors?

JDub82 says: Hmmm…. is it just me, or with the smile and the loud suit… doesn’t she look like the Joker?