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Denver and the DNC 2008 Convention

By Jeralyn, Section Elections 2008
Posted on Thu Sep 28, 2006 at 05:53:07 AM EST
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Denver may have just moved up a notch in the competiton to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Why? Because its chief competitor, Minneapolis, was just chosen to host the Republican convention.

Party and state officials announced the selection Wednesday. The convention is slated for Sept. 1-4, 2008.... Democrats also had been considering holding their convention in the Twin Cities, but the Republican announcement left Democrats with two competing cities to choose from -- New York and Denver.

Can Denver beat New York?

"The DNC was thrilled to have three great American cities submit strong bids for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. We are looking forward to working with Denver and New York as we make our final decision," said Stacie Paxton, a Democratic party spokeswoman.

A lot is riding on the unionization factor -- Denver's hotel workers are not unionized. But, as we reported here two weeks ago, the unions have dropped their opposition to Denver hosting the Convention.

Keep your fingers crossed. My advice to the DNC: Choose Denver. We're an important swing state. We were red but we've been turning blue. We're closer to the heartland. We're clean and friendly and beautiful. We have mountains we'll move to please you. We'll appreciate your business. Our local news is first rate and will provide you all the coverage the national networks won't. We have a great mayor who will roll out the blue carpet for you.

Just say yes.

[cross posted at 5280.com]

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    Denver and the DNC 2008 Convention | 5 comments (5 topical)
    Re: Denver and the DNC 2008 Convention (none / 0) (#1)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Thu Sep 28, 2006 at 04:02:30 AM EST
    "We're closer to the heartland" I agree that the Democrats would be smart to pick Denver, and I'm not just saying that because I'm tired of national political conventions tying up my own home town. But this "heartland" thing is an evil meme and I wish you wouldn't use it. People in Maine and Oregon are as much the "heart" of America as Midwesterners. Lower East Side natives and Back Bay residents have hearts, too, and are just as much Americans. The whole "heartland" thing is a piece of volkish propaganda designed to give the impression that some Americans are more American than others. If you think it's just a value-free geographical term, you're not paying attention to how it's used.

    Re: Denver and the DNC 2008 Convention (none / 0) (#3)
    by Peaches on Thu Sep 28, 2006 at 09:49:42 AM EST
    I work in a downtown office building in St. Paul, Minnesota. I think I am going to schedule some vacation days for November, 2008.

    Re: Denver and the DNC 2008 Convention (none / 0) (#4)
    by Che's Lounge on Thu Sep 28, 2006 at 12:53:04 PM EST
    Excellent. Centrally located. If the Dems try to put up a pro war candidate, we will make Chicago '68 look like a picnic on the green.

    Re: Denver and the DNC 2008 Convention (none / 0) (#2)
    by kdog on Thu Sep 28, 2006 at 03:40:50 PM EST
    What's with the GOP picking classic liberal cities like NYC and Minneapolis lately?

    Re: Denver and the DNC 2008 Convention (none / 0) (#5)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Fri Sep 29, 2006 at 04:19:41 PM EST
    Yuck. I'm in Minneapolis and already feel like I need a shower just from the thought. At least I have 2 years to prepare.

    Denver and the DNC 2008 Convention | 5 comments (5 topical)