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Strickland to Speak at Democratic Convention

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -

Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has been tapped to deliver a speech during the Democratic National Convention, in Charlotte, N.C.  

The D.N.C. released a list of several speakers for the convention.  

Besides Strickland, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, will also take to the podium.

Rahm Emanuel served as President Obama's Chief of Staff before being elected Mayor of Chicago.  Strickland was defeated in 2010, by present Ohio Governor John Kasich.