- June 5, 2001 New York State Democratic Committee Chair Herman Denny Farrell, Jr. State Chair Herman Denny Farrell, Jr. addresses the crowd in New York City at the 2002 New York State Democratic Nominating Convention. Ragin Cagin James Carville, the keynote speaker at the 2002 New York State Democratic Nominating Convention, ignited delegates, officials, and guests with his speech. STATE ...nydems.org