National Democratic Convention

Video: Sen. Collins' response to Allen's speech, from the Collins campaign 

Both the Maine Republican Party and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Bangor) responded to U.S. Rep. Tom Allen’s (D-Portland) speech at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday.

Allen is challenging Collins for her seat this November.

The party said the Allen campaign exaggerated the significance of the speech noting that it lasted only 1 minute and 48 seconds, and that 7:07 p.m. was “well outside the ‘prime time’.”

Maine GOP chairman Mark Ellis issued the following statement:

Below is a transcript of remarks made by former Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury) during the presidential nomination process at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday evening, as prepared for delivery.

U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Baltimore) is scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention this evening between 7 and 8 p.m (EST).

Cummings is a co-chair of the Maryland for Obama campaign.

Oregon House Speaker and U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Merkley (D-Portland) will address the Democratic National Convention this evening between 2 and 4 p.m (PST).

Most recent polls show Merkley trailing incumbent U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Pendleton).

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Bristol) is scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention between 7 and 8 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday night. The theme of the day is "Securing America's Future."

Murphy -- currently the only Iraq war veteran serving in Congress -- will be joined on stage by fellow Iraq war veterans.

U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Boston) is scheduled for a prime time speaking spot at the Democratic National Convention tonight between 9 and 10 p.m. (EST).

The theme of the night is "Securing America's Future." Vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) is scheduled to address the convention between 10 and 11 p.m.

The third day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, with a theme of "Securing America's Future."

The day will begin with the nominating process for President, including nominating speeches for U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), followed by a roll call vote.

The headline speaker will be vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.).

Featured speakers will include President Bill Clinton (D), U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.), U.S. Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.).

The full schedule is below.

The third day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, with a theme of "Securing America's Future."

The day will begin with the nominating process for President, including nominating speeches for U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), followed by a roll call vote.

The headline speaker will be vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.).

Featured speakers will include President Bill Clinton (D), U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.), U.S. Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.).

The full schedule is below.

The third day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, with a theme of "Securing America's Future."

The day will begin with the nominating process for President, including nominating speeches for U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), followed by a roll call vote.

The headline speaker will be vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.).

Featured speakers will include President Bill Clinton (D), U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.), U.S. Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.).

The full schedule is below.

The third day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, with a theme of "Securing America's Future."

The day will begin with the nominating process for President, including nominating speeches for U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), followed by a roll call vote.

The headline speaker will be vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.).

Featured speakers will include President Bill Clinton (D), U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.), U.S. Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.).

The full schedule is below.