Will President Obama be at the convention?

[Tavarious Jackson]

Some rank and file D's on twitter are saying the President is going to oversee the process does anyone know if this is true?

[democrattotheend]

1. I would imagine he will be there

Outgoing presidents usually speak at the convention. Bush did not in 2008 because Hurricane Gustav gave him and McCain a convenient way to get out of having an unpopular outgoing president give a prime time speech.

I believe it is traditional for outgoing presidents to speak on the first night of the convention, but I could be wrong about that.

[Tavarious Jackson]

4. Thank you.

[Agschmid]

2. He will be there.

[Tavarious Jackson]

3. Thank you.

I was just wondering.

[Agschmid]

7. In what capacity depends on the nominee but they'd be a fool to exclude him.

[oldandhappy]

5. He is keeping an eye on things.

He will be there. He will give a rousing speech. It is his swan song.

[oldandhappy]

6. Want to correct what I said above.

I suspect he will be there one night. Not the whole convention.

[Stallion]

8. Part of the Obama Victory Tour

Its going to probably be the highlight of the Convention-and hopefully play an integral role in bring to party together to support the nominee

[StevieM]

9. I assume that he will speak on Monday night in prime time.

I don't think he will be overseeing the process.