In 2004 there were some great events with lots of fun young dems. I realize its only early August, but does anyone know where I could find a list of Democratic convention watch parties at bars without going to Denver? … [Read more...]
Denver Convention host committee explains color-coded food controversy
Well, the press loves a good story. But it turns out that things aren't as insane as was initially reported when it comes to contracting with food vendors for the Denver convention. Here's a press release sent out to dispel the … [Read more...]
Convening a National Conversation about Democracy & America in Denver
The Cinemocracy short film competition encourages anyone and everyone to submit short films about what democracy means to them. You can submit films - as well as view and judge the entries - online at www.cinemocracy.org. The … [Read more...]
Democratic Delegate Removed by Other Delegate For Anti-Kerry Sign?
"Does a delegate have the right to physically lay hands on another delegate and remove them from the convention because they don't agree with the sign he was holding?", questions Tom Lang in a phone interview. When Lang called officials of … [Read more...]
Disability Access at the Democratic State Convention
Convention officials on the scene did what they could to accomodate this delegate. They found seating above the area where other WHHF delegates were seated - and when it came time to vote, the tellers went to her to record her … [Read more...]
Obama near to needed delegate count; McCain aides flee the sinking ship
And, it's going to be easier than that, because there are about 100 delegates still to be elected (including 15 in OR, where the counting goes on to determine CD allocations). So, that means Obama needs only about 25% of all the unspoken … [Read more...]
“How to screw up a really good idea.” By the Democratic Party
Governor Howard Dean Democratic National Committee 430 S. Capitol St., SE Washington, DC 20003 Monday, May 19, 2008 Governor Dean: Let us begin by noting our respect for your position at the Democratic National Committee and the reforms you … [Read more...]
From primary to unity
Elected delegates obviously should vote their commitments, as I believe should "superdelegates" who have already endorsed. Uncommitted at-large and "superdelegates" should vote their consciences using whatever factors seem … [Read more...]
Democratic National Convention blog
There is a blog I ran across that might be of interest to the BMG community. The URL is http://demconwatch.blogspot.com and it also includes a running tally of committed delegates. … [Read more...]
In Defense of the Superdelegates
Why is it assumed that this process must be directly and absolutely democratic? We've come a long way from smoke-filled rooms, but you wouldn't know it from some of the complaining I've heard, first about caucuses and now about … [Read more...]
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