Massachusetts speakers featured at Democratic convention

12aug20_dnc_logo.jpgThe Democratic National Convention in Charlotte next month will feature two well-known Massachusetts figures: Sen. John Kerry and Governor Deval Patrick will be joining Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren on the program, according to a release from the DNC this morning.

In addition to the the names previously announced (Bill Clinton and San Antonion Mayor Julian Castro), the convention program will also feature Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, and Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.

The first two days of the 2012 Democratic National Convention, Tuesday, September 4 and Wednesday, September 5, will be held at Time Warner Cable Arena. President Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President on Thursday, September 6 at Bank of America Stadium.

Editorial note: Written from a press release.