Thursday, May 15, 2008

Saturday marks 100 days left until the convention

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The DNCC has just issued the following press release:

With Saturday marking just one hundred days to go until the eyes of the world turn toward Denver and the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced today that its plans remain on track or ahead of schedule for a truly historic event that promises to be an engaging celebration of the strength of the Democratic party, the diversity we embrace, the values we share and our vision for America. The Committee is entering the final preparatory stages and is now increasing focus on the executional and programmatic elements of the Convention. Continue Reading...

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Freewheelin the Convention – 1000 Bikes For All To Use

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The Host Committee along with Humana and Bikes Belong Coalition held a press conference at the Denver Convention Center yesterday afternoon. Host Committee President Eldra Wedgeworth, Mayor John Hickenlooper and Host Committee Director of Greening Parry Burnap were on hand for the event.

In order to reduce the environmental impact brought by the convention 1000 bikes will be dispersed throughout the city. The bikes will be available to not only convention goers but also visitors and residents of the city. Continue Reading...

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

What happens to Edwards’ delegates?

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With John Edwards’ endorsement of Barack Obama this evening, the question everyone is asking is, “What happens to Edwards’ pledged delegates?”

Well, the first answer, is nothing. As we were reminded yesterday, pledged delegates can vote for anybody at any time. So, rules-wise, Edwards’ endorsement is meaningless. Continue Reading...

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Convention State Blogging Credentials Announced

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This just came in from the DNCC. Congrats to all of the blogs that got in!

DNC CHAIRMAN GOVERNOR DEAN ANNOUNCES BLOGS SELECTED FOR 2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION ‘STATE BLOGGER CORPS’ Continue Reading...

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Colorado add-on likely for Obama

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We noted earlier this month that current Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and former Denver Mayor Federico Pena were the two candidates running for the Colorado add-on position to be picked on May 17. Pena supports Obama, Hickenlooper was Uncommitted, and the winner was in doubt.

Well, we were told today that Hickenlooper has withdrawn his name for the position, which guarantees it for Pena, and will give the add-on vote to Obama once it becomes official on Saturday. Continue Reading...

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

West Virginia Primary Results

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Today’s primary in West Virginia won’t be nearly as dramatic as last week’s Indiana primary. Hillary Clinton is expected to win the state by more than 20%. 28 delegates will be up for grabs. 18 delegates will be based on district results. 10 will be based on statewide results with 7 being at-large delegates and 3 being pledged PLEO’s (Green Papers)

Polls opened at 6:30AM Eastern and closed at 7:30PM. Continue Reading...