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Posts Tagged 2008 Democratic National Convention

So Far, Delegates with Disabilities Under-represented on State Slate

By | 05.16.08 | 3:01 pm

With 37 national delegates seats out of 70 already filled for the Colorado Democratic Party, only one delegate with disabilities has been selected. As of Friday morning, there are 33 delegates and five alternate seats still to be determined at

GOP Convention Staffers Poke Fun at Donkey Superdelegate

By | 05.07.08 | 7:13 pm

Equal time for our Republican friends. And because videos featuring a singing telegram delivered by a man in a donkey suit are always a good time.

Colorado Delegate Hopefuls Face Fierce Competition for Convention Seats

By | 04.24.08 | 1:07 pm

The fax machine was humming and foot traffic into the Colorado Democratic Party (CDP) headquarters in Denver was brisk last Thursday up to the 5 p.m. deadline to hand in the delegate form. The end result: Competition to sit on

Dem Superdelegates All a ‘Twitter’

By | 04.21.08 | 10:42 am

Because there’s nothing more important to your daily life than knowing — right this very minute — whom Enid Goubeaux of Ohio is supporting for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Disabled Delegates to get First Class Transportation Services

By | 04.19.08 | 1:41 pm


Denver is home to the movement, spearheaded in 1983 by Americans Disabled for Accessible Public Transit, that pushed for wheelchair lifts on buses and other improvements so that public transportation would be available for people with disabilities. In 1990,

Special Security Gear Headed to Denver

By | 02.21.08 | 11:48 am

When the Democratic National Committee Convention opens Aug. 25, Denver will be prepared for about any type of disaster. On order already is $5 million worth of special safety equipment.

Top Donkey Tapped for Convention Mascot

By | 01.28.08 | 10:02 am

Ralphie Runners: There may be a job waiting for you at the Democratic National Convention in Denver August 25-28.

Countdown to 2008 Presidency Could Start… When?!

By | 11.20.07 | 10:13 am

The Democratic and Republican presidential primaries and caucuses could begin in two weeks. Yes, voters in Iowa and New Hampshire could be shopping for the holidays and casting their ballot at the same time.

Democratic Convention: National Media, Howard Dean Tour Denver

By | 11.12.07 | 5:15 pm

Nothing starts a media convention event better than having a reception at a brewery. Free beer?! The press will definitely show up.

True Tests of Delegate Worthiness

By | 03.22.07 | 2:21 pm

The Colorado Democratic Party has issued a draft of a plan to decide who gets to participate in the 2008 Democratic National Convention – which will be held in Denver – as an official delegate.

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