Mr. Chairman. My fellow americans. My fellow democrats, i proudly accept the nomination of our party. [cheers and applause] this moment, this moment is one of personal pride and gratification, yet one cannot help but reflect the deep sadness we feel over the troubles and the violence which have erupted, regrettably and tragically, in the streets of this great city and for the personal injuries which have occurred. [applause] that is neubert humphrey accepting the democratic nomination for president at chicagos Conrad Hilton hotel, or democrats have gathered for their convention in the midst of the vietnam war while thousands of protesters demonstrated outside. Hubert humphrey, longtime senator and unsuccessful candidate for president , is the focus of this weeks contenders program. We are live from minnesotas history center. The documentarian of Hubert Humphreys life just finished the documentary last year. We are standing in the center of an exhibit about 1968. To start our discussion
United states, and it is simple. He wants to get this thing done now. Jonathan he was asked specifically about some of the details in a News Conference yesterday evening. He took a sidestep. He is leaving the swing to secretary mnuchin. Weve got a real fiscal test, and yet this equity market is still doing ok. Futures this morning up 11. Tom it is an absolutely fascinating tape. Point, lisa is going to talk italy, spain, something. Look at where the vix is. Crisis over. Jonathan dr. Talk about the data 90 minutes away, initial jobless claims. To seehis will be key the deceleration, potentially even decline in job growth. At 11 00 a. M. , the other backdrop is the widening deficit in the United States. The u. S. Treasury set to announce their plan to set sales of debt. Later today, Major League Baseball is kicking off with a shortened season, the shortest since 1878. The think is against the Washington Nationals cardboard cutout fans. Jonathan it is the shortest season since 1878. Thats
Former Vice President Walter Mondale was remembered by friends and family on Sunday as a man who fought for what was right and who loved Minnesota and was loved back by Minnesota.