DNC National Blogger Credentials Announced

By Jeralyn, Section Elections 2008
Posted on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:43:56 PM EST
Tags: Democratic National Convention (all tags)

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I've just been notified by the DNCC that TalkLeft will be a credentialed as a blogger at the Democratic Convention in August. From the e-mail:

Congratulations. The Democratic Convention staff has completed its review of blog credential applications and I’m writing to let you know that your blog will be credentialed at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.

We’re excited to welcome so many blogs to the Convention (about 3 times as many as 2004). And we know you’re eager to make travel plans for August. We’ll contact you next week with logistical information regarding housing, credential distribution, and other key details. You probably have several questions. Please be patient – as our goal is to distribute this information to all credentialed blogs at the same time.

I'm very excited TalkLeft was selected. As one of the credentialed bloggers for the Boston DNC in 2004, I know how exciting it is to cover the convention live and to be in the hall during the evening speeches. [More..]

As background, a few weeks ago the DNCC named the 50 state bloggers (1 blog from each state that concentrates on state politics)for the convention.

Today the DNCC selected the national, niche and video bloggers who will be credentialed.

Here is the DNC announcement. The full list of credentialed blogs, including the 50 state bloggers, is here. As for what we get:

Organizers also announced that blogs credentialed by the DNCC will have access to a dedicated "Blogger Lounge" inside the Pepsi Center, equipped with televisions, technology resources and workspace to facilitate their reporting. All bloggers will have access to the Convention floor, press briefing areas, caucus meetings, filing centers and other auxiliary events open to members of the media.

Bloggers should know that credentialing isn't the only way to cover the convention.

A group of Denver-based organizations is creating this blog-friendly media center near the Convention site. “The Big Tent” is a project of ProgressNow, the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, The Wright Group and folks at Daily Kos. This media facility will operate throughout the week of the Convention just a few blocks from the Pepsi Center. You’ll need to sign up to receive information and access to the facility.

.... DailyKos, ProgressNow, the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, and the Wright Group invite you to "The Big Tent" in Denver! The Big Tent will be your blogging / new media home away from home throughout the Democratic Convention, conveniently located within walking distance of both the Pepsi Center and the Convention Center.

Participants in The Big Tent will enjoy a WiFi-enabled, air-conditioned blogging/new media lounge, "The Big Stage" with some of the most well known faces in the non-profit and political world, as well as food, drinks, entertainment, and much more. For more information on The Big Tent in Denver, click here.

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Congrats Jeralyn! (5.00 / 6) (#1)
by Chimster on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:45:51 PM EST

Perhaps there is justice in the political world after all. Well deserved!!

Congrats! (5.00 / 3) (#2)
by gmo on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:46:21 PM EST

That's great news! Can't wait to see your blogging from the convention :)

Very happy for you. (5.00 / 2) (#3)
by Lil on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:47:45 PM EST

Yes, but I'm also (5.00 / 5) (#34)
by barryluda on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:29:29 PM EST

happy for us!


: And I second that! n/t (5.00 / 1) (#57)
by magisterludi on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:50:25 PM EST

Nice!! Congratulations! (5.00 / 3) (#4)
by DandyTIger on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:48:47 PM EST

I look forward to the live blogs of the various events. I recommend including a few snaps of the events as well. And of course, let us know if you need any help.

Congratulations, but why.... (5.00 / 1) (#5)
by mogal on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:48:51 PM EST

...does Daiy Kos get to invite to the convention?

Read it again (5.00 / 6) (#11)
by Jeralyn on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:53:29 PM EST

DKos and Progress Now are arranging for bloggers who don't have credentials to the Pepsi Center to have access to everything from a site a few blocks away. It's an effort independent of the DNC and a huge undertaking. They are to be complimented and praised for doing this.

I'm sure I'll be spending a lot of time there as well as there are many special events planned and it will be a blogger hangout place.


Thank you for the explanation (5.00 / 4) (#17)
by mogal on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:01:56 PM EST

This is a fair and wonderful blogg and with all the news today I over reacted to the inference and "audacity" of Daily Kos inviting Talk Left anywhere.


Good for you Jeralyn....and good for us as (5.00 / 2) (#75)
by PssttCmere08 on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:14:33 PM EST

we know we will be getting the very best in coverage.


Congrats on the credentials.. (none / 0) (#49)
by Salo on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:44:50 PM EST

Make sure you see other places in Colorado. Colorado Springs might be a nice day trip.

A bit OT but Dan Abrams just said something funny. He just said he only heard about Fr Pflieger today--as a result of FOX. This is a political editor for MSNBC. And he really never heard about Fr Mike? This is hard to credit on the face of it. He's been IDed as a liability for months by bloggers. A highly paid editor beaten by bloggers? Who'd a thought?!

Back to the topic. It would be cool if some nobodies could be on the floor and gallery. It's likely to be a spectacular event this year.


I live in Denver (none / 0) (#61)
by Jeralyn on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:52:23 PM EST

That's one of the best parts...I don't have to fly anywhere or stay in a hotel. Or sightsee as I've lived here for over 30 years.


: did not know that (none / 0) (#89)
by Salo on Thu May 29, 2008 at 10:42:53 PM EST

home town advantage

I take all the credit (5.00 / 14) (#6)
by Big Tent Democrat on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:48:56 PM EST

based on my poignant defenses of the DNC, especially on Florida and Michigan.

Heh.

Really though, it goes to show, besides the fact that the DNC has great taste in bloggers, that you can keep your integrity and still be a credentialed blogger.

This is a well deserved honor for Jeralyn and it is a credit to the DNC that they picked a blog that features one of its most vociferous critics.

Congrats Jeralyn. and good show DNC.

Now, about that "Big Tent." (5.00 / 5) (#8)
by oculus on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:51:32 PM EST

Trademark Infirngement (5.00 / 8) (#13)
by Big Tent Democrat on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:56:02 PM EST

Should I sue Kos?


: The roolz say that your handle (5.00 / 4) (#16)
by andgarden on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:00:17 PM EST

is your handle, no?
heh.

: Think "kleenex." (none / 0) (#55)
by oculus on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:48:55 PM EST

: He could do with a few law suits. (none / 0) (#56)
by Salo on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:49:42 PM EST

It might tie him up in red tape for a while.

heh (5.00 / 2) (#9)
by andgarden on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:51:54 PM EST

indeed. Congrats Jeralyn!


And now (5.00 / 7) (#12)
by Jeralyn on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:55:16 PM EST

BTD can stop worrying about what he writes! I've been asking him for the last few weeks to tone it down until the decisions were made. He's been a great sport about it.


Oh, and we thought you just didn't (5.00 / 2) (#20)
by oculus on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:04:04 PM EST

like his RFK tsunami.


Just imagine what is coming on Saturday (5.00 / 11) (#27)
by Big Tent Democrat on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:15:02 PM EST

Are you sure they can't revoke your credentials?


Jeralyn....We want to hear about the protestors (5.00 / 2) (#79)
by PssttCmere08 on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:27:37 PM EST

too...

Saturday Protesters (5.00 / 0) (#91)
by BackFromOhio on Thu May 29, 2008 at 11:08:18 PM EST

I'll try to get some info about the protests during the lunch break of the RBC meeting. Howard Wolfson was asked tonight by Andrea Mitchell why there have to be protesters disrupting the meeting. He was quick to point out she was assuming without basis, that the protesters intended to be disruptive, and that he had no reason to believe they intended to do anything more than exercise their 1st Amendment rights.


: Thanks Back for having our backs!! (none / 0) (#96)
by PssttCmere08 on Fri May 30, 2008 at 10:27:59 AM EST

This should be interesting stuff. Andrea Mitchell would do well to retire and fade into the sunset and give some real analysts and journalists time to shine. She is old-hat, no longer relative...stick a fork in Andrea...she is so done.

The DNC National Convention (none / 0) (#76)
by ding7777 on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:16:55 PM EST

will never be confused with Philadelphia's Constitutional Convention, where diverse opinions were exchanged freely.


I think the writing you have done here is some of (5.00 / 7) (#46)
by TeresaInPa on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:42:24 PM EST

the best you have done that I have read. You make a good critic whether it is media, the DNC or political campaigns.


: I agree (5.00 / 4) (#48)
by Militarytracy on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:43:16 PM EST

Excellent! (5.00 / 3) (#7)
by kempis on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:50:51 PM EST

I'm not at all surprised, and very pleased to hear this. :)

Very Interesting Times (5.00 / 5) (#10)
by OxyCon on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:52:38 PM EST

To say that it's going to be very interesting going to the Dem convention and mingling with so many bloggers this year is an understatement, considering the behavior of so many of the former prominent bloggers.
To TalkLeft's credit, you have stayed classy and above the fray while still being supportive of your favorite candidate. I don't have to mention anything about the others...you get my point.
You definitely have earned the honor. Enjoy your front row seat.

Congratulations! (5.00 / 2) (#14)
by madamab on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:57:14 PM EST

That is great news. :-)

Well Done! (5.00 / 2) (#15)
by BDB on Thu May 29, 2008 at 07:59:51 PM EST

And go get 'em.

Gettin any tickets to scalp? (5.00 / 6) (#18)
by Militarytracy on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:02:46 PM EST

I promise to behave. I will be very quiet. You won't even know I'm there. I will fetch coffee, latte even and I won't complain. I'll hang your sweater and turn down your bed. I'll sleep in the closet with the recharging laptop batteries just in case you needed something instantly chop chop. Congrats to Talk Left, this blog has earned its spot at the convention and NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT.

Great, you will be able to cover the floor fight (5.00 / 7) (#19)
by honora on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:03:35 PM EST

and be right there when Hillary makes her acceptance speech.

If BTD doesn't come home with a black eye (5.00 / 2) (#21)
by Militarytracy on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:05:18 PM EST

for revealing another inconvenient truth there is no God.


she can always put him on time out; if (5.00 / 2) (#25)
by oculus on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:12:14 PM EST

he's going to Denver, which I doubt.


He has to go to Denver (5.00 / 2) (#31)
by Militarytracy on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:25:00 PM EST

How can he not?


Very easily (5.00 / 5) (#36)
by Big Tent Democrat on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:31:06 PM EST

By not going.

I am NOT going.

I'll be the Media critic blogger of the blogging team.


I was hoping you'd say that. (5.00 / 2) (#39)
by Teresa on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:37:50 PM EST

I'm disafrigginpointed here (5.00 / 1) (#42)
by Militarytracy on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:40:33 PM EST

Not that your ego living in its Big Tent gives a rip. For your information I had an identity crisis today and now this.


Oh you will enjoy it much more (5.00 / 1) (#80)
by Big Tent Democrat on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:45:18 PM EST

this way.

Let me put it to you this way - I am POSITIVE hillary Clinton will be a big story at the Democratic Convention and you will want to see what I have to say about how the Media covers it.


If she isn't the VP nom (none / 0) (#84)
by andgarden on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:53:17 PM EST

she needs to keynote.


Am I Correct (none / 0) (#92)
by BackFromOhio on Thu May 29, 2008 at 11:10:39 PM EST

that if Hillary stays in the race she has to be allowed to speak at the Convention, and otherwise, she can well be barred from speaking?


: I have no idea (none / 0) (#94)
by andgarden on Thu May 29, 2008 at 11:13:19 PM EST

Someone might have to lookup the rules of order for the convention. . .

Please post the glossary ahead (5.00 / 2) (#58)
by oculus on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:50:42 PM EST

of time.


Hey, congratulations! (5.00 / 4) (#22)
by pie on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:05:28 PM EST

Will be very interested to hear your perspective.

Jeralyn, I compliment you. First for (5.00 / 5) (#23)
by oculus on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:06:19 PM EST

Talk Left's selection. But also, you are so gracious to those who speak unkindly of you. The last place I would plan to hang out would be in that Big Tent.

We are counting on you to get us the (5.00 / 4) (#24)
by bjorn on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:08:33 PM EST

real story!

Congrats to Jeralyn.

How Exciting For You Congrats (5.00 / 3) (#26)
by MO Blue on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:14:40 PM EST

Jeralyn are you the only one representing Talk Left or will BTD or Chris be with you?

It will just (5.00 / 4) (#45)
by Jeralyn on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:41:57 PM EST

be me. The credentials are for the blog, and only one is given, meaning we couldn't both be in the Convention Center at the same time. BTD prefers to cover it from where he is, and TChris prefers mainly to write about criminal law topics.


: Suggestion: post BTD in the "BIg (5.00 / 1) (#60)
by oculus on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:52:12 PM EST

Tent."
Suggestion: put a PayPal/Amazon link in your post announcing Talk Left is credentialed.

I'm very happy to hear this. (5.00 / 3) (#28)
by Leisa on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:19:43 PM EST

Congratulations! Your blog has been a bright spot for me as I have tried to endure the craziness of this primary...

Way to go Jeralyn and BTD at TL.

Yippeee! (5.00 / 3) (#29)
by Radiowalla on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:20:06 PM EST

Good going!

I'm looking forward to your live-blog reports.

Nice job!

Congrats! (5.00 / 2) (#30)
by sociallybanned on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:20:27 PM EST

That is awesome!

Well deserved Jeralyn and "Big Tent" (5.00 / 2) (#32)
by barryluda on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:26:53 PM EST

I'm more excited to hear your take on the convention than watching the convention on TV. Reminds me of when I used to watch baseball on TV while listening to the game on the radio with the "local call".

Congratulations!

Great (5.00 / 2) (#33)
by Athena on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:28:39 PM EST

Terrific news - well deserved, Jeralyn and BTD.

Looks like Taylor Marsh got credentialled too! (5.00 / 5) (#35)
by DaveOinSF on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:29:37 PM EST

Nice! (5.00 / 3) (#40)
by CytoEric on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:39:10 PM EST

My two favorite political blogs are both going...how exciting! Congratulations Jeralyn!


Not that evil vile disgusting repulsive (5.00 / 1) (#44)
by Militarytracy on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:41:55 PM EST

Taylor Marsh! How could that have happened?


that's snark, right? (5.00 / 1) (#47)
by Jeralyn on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:42:51 PM EST

Otherwise I'll have to delete.


It's snark Jeralyn (5.00 / 1) (#50)
by Militarytracy on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:45:50 PM EST

Just stuff I have read around describing Taylor Marsh though I have never experienced her as such.


Thinking about her reputation (5.00 / 2) (#54)
by Salo on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:48:35 PM EST

on Kos Marsh's likely to be targeted for aggro.

Larry Johnson will be hunted down on sight i'd imagine.


Oh, I think (5.00 / 3) (#59)
by madamab on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:51:04 PM EST

that Larry Johnson and Taylor Marsh can take care of themselves. :-)


Hunting Larry :-) (5.00 / 2) (#83)
by RalphB on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:50:15 PM EST

Hunting Larry may be OK but, if they find him it would be a big mistake.


: lol (none / 0) (#90)
by Salo on Thu May 29, 2008 at 10:44:21 PM EST

Heh (none / 0) (#67)
by Steve M on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:57:19 PM EST

Larry Johnson isn't much of a Democrat. Taylor is a good egg though.


I didn't see Larry on the list (none / 0) (#71)
by JavaCityPal on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:08:02 PM EST

at least not credentialed. Maybe he'll be in the Big Tent.


Marsh must be hopeful Clinton will (5.00 / 2) (#62)
by oculus on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:53:29 PM EST

go all the way to the convention.


I can imagine certain heads exploding (5.00 / 1) (#85)
by TeresaInPa on Thu May 29, 2008 at 10:03:18 PM EST

as we type... the only thing more entertaining would be if Hillaryis44 got credentialed.


TL and TM are my two favorite bloggs. (5.00 / 1) (#53)
by mogal on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:48:30 PM EST

WOW (5.00 / 2) (#37)
by TeresaInPa on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:31:20 PM EST

that is fantastic. How many of you can go?
I am excited for you and look forward to reading the coverage here at talk left.

Congrats, but is it really business as usual? (5.00 / 1) (#38)
by fctchekr on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:34:55 PM EST

We've got a party and a national press who are ignoring the voters and calling the election, what's left for anybody else to do? We need our own cable network!

woo hoo!! (5.00 / 2) (#41)
by hitchhiker on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:39:43 PM EST

An intelligent guide to the event, yay!

Better pass the hat for server time . . . I bet you're going to need it.

I say congrats! (5.00 / 4) (#43)
by WillBFair on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:41:23 PM EST

You'll have a spanking good time.
But it may be challenging with all the Bots running around: worshipping, foaming, and rolling on the floor like love struck pit vipers.
It actually sounds like a frightening ordeal.
Don't let Huffington corner you in the IQ Free Lounge and chew off both your ears while pontificating on The Obama's celestial aura.

: May I just say (none / 0) (#74)
by madamab on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:12:04 PM EST

that was an absolutely hilarious image!
Kudos!
(I wonder if she'll be wearing her trademark negligee-as-top?)

Congrats Jeralyn (5.00 / 1) (#51)
by manish on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:46:11 PM EST

Jeralyn,

congrats on a well deserved honor. Its good to see that they overlooked your poor choice of Presidential candidates :-)

Best,

Manish

: Yes (5.00 / 4) (#68)
by Steve M on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:57:52 PM EST

Just as she has overlooked theirs. :)

This is the best news (5.00 / 1) (#52)
by jen on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:46:47 PM EST

I've read in a long time!! You have so earned this and so deserve it! Congratulations and thank you, Jeralyn!

I suppose congrats are in order... (5.00 / 5) (#64)
by p lukasiak on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:54:28 PM EST

since its something that you want -- and you will at least (hopefully) be covering the convention from the "legal blog" aspect.

But I have to say two things....

In general I don't really see the utility of all these bloggers. The 50 state ones I get, but by and large we're looking at a blogosphere version of four days of media types deperately looking for a story that isn't there.

The other objection I have is that the DNC is credentially sites like DK and Americablog which have become little more than hate-fests for the CLintons -- the kind of disrespect shown to a former Democratic president, and the ugliness and outright misogyny toward the first woman who has a serious shot at being the nominee, is NOT something that the DNC should be credentialling.

: Re your last paragraph, that thought (5.00 / 5) (#65)
by oculus on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:56:18 PM EST

also crossed my mind.

: I looked at the list (5.00 / 1) (#70)
by hlr on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:01:47 PM EST

The other objection I have is that the DNC is credentially sites like DK and Americablog which have become little more than hate-fests for the CLintons
and there are plenty more that serve as anti-Clinton hate-fests.

: I think the bloggers may be very important (none / 0) (#93)
by BackFromOhio on Thu May 29, 2008 at 11:12:51 PM EST

to making sure there is a source of information other than the MSM

Thanks everyone (5.00 / 8) (#66)
by Jeralyn on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:56:54 PM EST

I really appreciate all the support of our readers. BTD and I work really hard at this blog and to know you will be reading our primary coverage is very gratifying.

You two are the best of the best (5.00 / 6) (#69)
by madamab on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:00:33 PM EST

and I mean that very sincerely.

Thank you, thank you so much for all that you do!


: What madamab said! (5.00 / 3) (#72)
by leis on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:09:29 PM EST

We're the (5.00 / 3) (#81)
by Coldblue on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:47:36 PM EST

'TalkLeft crazies' as one commenter on MyDD phrased it.

Thank you for having us.


Hooray! (5.00 / 1) (#73)
by maladroit on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:11:17 PM EST

Congratulations!!

Evidently, we all look forward to your reporting!

This is great news, because now I know that (5.00 / 6) (#77)
by Anne on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:17:27 PM EST

I can hit the mute button on the mainstream coverage and not have to deal with a media that I expect will be even more out-of-control than it is now.

I will get fair and factual coverage right here - and that, in my book, is priceless!

Way to go, Talk Left!

Congratulations, and thank goodness ... (5.00 / 2) (#82)
by cymro on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:49:50 PM EST

... we will have access to inside information from a trustworthy source. I'd hate to be decoding the MSM's reporting to figure out the truth about what is going on.

Since there will probably be so many angles to cover for one person, maybe you will be able to share some of the reporting work with a few other independent-minded bloggers who are not just rooting for Obama?

Congrats (5.00 / 1) (#86)
by cawaltz on Thu May 29, 2008 at 10:04:08 PM EST

I'm looking forward to reading the inside scoop on the convention from your viewpoint.

Congrats Jeralyn! (5.00 / 2) (#87)
by Lahdee on Thu May 29, 2008 at 10:13:24 PM EST

I absolutely love the irony of the Big Tent from Kos. Bwahaha
haha
ha
Heh

Bellissimo - Great news (5.00 / 1) (#88)
by feet on earth on Thu May 29, 2008 at 10:20:12 PM EST

Holly Merda - I am so excited that you got the so deserved credential and that you are going to blog away for all of us.

Jeralyn, a big collective standing ovation from all of us.

Congratulations (none / 0) (#78)
by Prabhata on Thu May 29, 2008 at 09:19:23 PM EST

Congratulations! (none / 0) (#95)
by wrkn129 on Fri May 30, 2008 at 01:55:42 AM EST

Looking forward to your blog. You will do an awesome job like you always do.