https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/08/20/guess-who-is-the-opening-night-speaker-at-the-dnc-the-man-from-plains-georgia/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 18:49:24 -0400<![CDATA[Senator Obama has released his line-up of convention speakers. His choice of speakers is neither wise nor moral nor are there that many new faces among them. Yes, I know: Senator Obama has to invite the previous living Democratic Presidents, it would be a break with tradition for him not to do so. But isn&#8217;t &#8220;change&#8221; Senator Obama&#8217;s mantra? And if not now, when?]]>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:08 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2008/08/20/guess-who-is-the-opening-night-speaker-at-the-dnc-the-man-from-plains-georgia-n103732