The papers are abuzz with the convention speaker lineups. I'm not going to watch any of the Republican convention (I'll read about it, but I won't be able to stomach watching it) and I'll probably only watch the major speeches from the Democrats (if that), but I'm sad to see that my man Dean doesn't seem to have a slot.

Several officials said that the speaking schedule was still being discussed and that nothing was final; all of them spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they could not be identified because the schedule had not officially been announced. But what is close to certain now, they said, is that Mr. Clinton will speak in prime time on the convention's opening night, July 26; Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts will speak in prime time on July 27; Senator John Kerry's running mate, who has yet to be named, will speak on July 28; and Mr. Kerry will give his acceptance speech on July 29.

"Senator John Kerry's running mate, who has yet to be named, will speak on July 28."

Well.... or does he?

Teeheehee.