Former President Bill Clinton gives a honest speech at the DNC in Charlotte

As the Democrats are looking for a bounce after the convention, former President Bill Clinton may have given them that bounce they are hoping for.

Former President Bill Clinton delivered a spirited defense and speech on President Obama’s handling of the nation’s struggling economy here Wednesday night as he criticized the economic agenda of Republican nominee Mitt Romney and an opposition GOP he argued has been unwilling to compromise for the good of the country. Clinton, in a speech to the Democratic National Convention formally nominating Obama that was aimed squarely at independent voters, he said America is ‘clearly better off’ than four years ago and argued that many of the serious problems ailing the economy were ‘inherited’ from Republicans. He said that, despite the slow recovery, Obama has spent the last four years laying the foundation for a more vibrant and balanced economy and needs four more years to see that vision through.

President Obama to Accept Nomination Tonight at 

Democratic National Convention

President Obama tonight will accept the Democratic nomination for a second presidential term inside the Time Warner Cable Arena here facing a wave of discouraging economic data, a potential bombshell of an August jobs report expected Friday.

The president plans to use the moment to "savor" his first term accomplishments.

More than 20,000 is expected to pack the Time Warner Arena to hear from the man that is seeking four more years in the White House.

City of Prichard to hold elections on Tuesday, September 11th

With a scare from Hurricane Issac, the City of Prichard and several other cities was forced to cancel their municipals elections.

The City Council since has rescheduled the election for Tuesday September 11, with the polls opening at 7am-7pm.

Citizens of Prichard have not forgotten about their city problems cause of Hurricane Issac postponing their city elections. The citizens and voters of Prichard are ready to cast their ballots for change. 

In our recent poll conducted by Political Beacon, we polled 327 likely registered voters. And councilman Troy Ephriam a former council president came in 1st place with 28% and Mayor Ron Davis with a close second with 26% of the votes.

Will a run-off emerge in this election, many are expecting one and with the Political Beacon to get a clear choice of the candidates one on one.

If you are not sure of your polling place in the city of Prichard please call the city hall to locate your polling site and vote, all votes matters.

First lady Michelle Obama shines at the DNC

The Democrats kickoff their convention on yesterday with inspiring speakers that showcased what America really looks like.

First Lady Michelle Obama

If you missed First Lady Michelle Obama’s inspiring convention speech last night, it is well worth looking up online this morning. I really can’t say it any better than she said it herself. The speech was more than just personal story of the American Dream as experienced by one family; it laid out a vision for what we owe each other as American citizens.

As Michelle said about her husband: He believes that when you’ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity … you do not slam it shut behind you…you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.

This belief is fundamentally different than what the Republican ticket has to offer. As president, Mitt Romney would slam the door of opportunity shut for students by slashing Head Start and Pell Grant funding. He would slam the door shut for seniors by ending Medicare and gutting Social Security. And Romney made his fortune at Bain Capital by sending opportunity overseas and slamming economic doors shut for American workers.

The Obamas know what it is like to come from humble beginnings. They paid off student loans, as opposed to the Romneys, who lived off stock options while in school. These things matter when selecting a leader. It is difficult to alleviate struggle and hardship if you have never experienced struggle or hardship. Working families need a president who will expand access to the American Dream by making smart investments in education and job creation. That President is Barack Obama.

This week you will see the many differences between the Republicans and Democrats, as the Democrats make their case on national TV to many voters and citizens across this country.

Democratic National Convention Opens Today in Charlotte

The Democratic National Convention opens their national nominating convention today amid polls that continue to show a very close race for the White House between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

Last week the Republicans held their convention in Tampa, FL with a visit from Issac. There was music on the streets and food on the grill in downtown Charlotte Monday, as Democratic delegates and party activists came together in a kind of giant block party.

Democrats will formally open their nominating convention Tuesday with speeches by first lady Michelle Obama and Julian Castro, the mayor of San Antonio, Texas. Castro will give the convention keynote address, a speech that will lay out the main party themes for the week.

The convention will build to a climax on Thursday when President Obama will give his formal acceptance speech before a large crowd in a football stadium and the millions more watching on television around the country.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is serving as convention chairman. He says the three days of speeches will serve to rally Democrats behind Obama's re-election bid.

President Obama is hoping to make this convention a positive for his campaign and the Democratic ticket in November.

 Many who attend and watch this convention by the Democrats will see that they have a choice for leadership that will hold America back or leadership that will continue to move America forward.

Delegates also will hear from former president Bill Clinton, who remains enormously popular within the party, as well as numerous governors, senators, members of Congress and local officials.

Happy Labor Day Political Bean Fans and Friends

I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Labor Day from the Political Beacon, enjoy this day with your family and friends.

I will return on Tuesday morning with some news surrounding the Democratic National Convention which also begins on Tuesday in Charlotte, NC.