sentences:  In 2008, Van de Putte served as a co-chair of the 2008 Democratic National Convention along with Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas and Atlanta, Georgia Mayor Shirley Franklin, while Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi served as permanent chair.In 2016, Van de Putte was selected as the chair of the 2016 Democratic National Convention rules committee.She has endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election.