Breaking: Dean Chooses Denver (2008 Democratic National Convention)

[jefferson_dem]

Breaking: Dean Chooses Denver

The labor pains were hard, but the DNC finally has its 2008 convention city locked down: Denver.

A Democrat who was briefed said that chairman Howard Dean made the final decision yesterday, weeks later than planned. DNC comm. dir. Karen Finney declined to confirm the choice.

Colorado is a marquee states for Democrats, who have, in the past two years, gobbled up the governor's mansion, control of the state legislature, and two congressional seats.

But Denver's bid was shot through with holes from the start. The first technical submission was greeted with dismay by party regulars; revised bids were better. Labor unions threatened to balk unless Denver began to unionize its hotels; others wanted to extract compromises from the DNC and the state about union participation. The DNC worried about whether Denver could raise the $50 million necessary to stage the marquee event for the '08 Dem nominee. Promises by out of state governors to raise millions were greeted skeptically.

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New York City would have been the safe choice, logistically and financially. But it would have been a political nightmare and set Dean apart from his Netroots allies and virtually every strategist, presidential candidate and office holder in the party. But Dean aides have said that he was not prepared to risk holding a convention in a city that was not prepared to handle it.

http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/

[OKNancy]

1. Good choice, and the smart choice politically

:thumbsup:

[lancdem]

8. I'm happy with it as well

Maybe our nominee can win Colorado in '08!

[Hawkeye-X]

33. Oh hell yes.

We're ready to give our 9 EVs to the next Dem!

[zann725]

55. Agreed! It just feels right. Perfect backdrop for Dem victory!

I heard the announcement earlier, and I let out a "YES!" How exciting.

[pinerow]

2. Great move...

nt

[Nickster]

3. Great choice and a smart move. Go Howard! n/t

[patrice]

4. Excellent! More accessible to ordinary people. n/t

[otohara]

5. I'm So Excited

Welcome dems to my city.

[Robbien]

12. See this is why Denver is the best choice

Dems from New York would welcome the convention but Dems from Denver are excited and happy to have you come to their city.

[Kixel]

29. I'm jealous

You get the Dems...we get the Republicans.

[otohara]

30. Sorry For You

seriously, I'm so very sorry.

[Kixel]

44. Thank you!

Though the protesting should be fun...?

[Hawkeye-X]

34. have everyone mass-exodus Colorado for a few weeks

That way, nobody'll greet the Thugs except the Thugs and prostitutes. :P

[Kixel]

42. How do they...

Get all those prostitutes? I think it'll be more fun to "greet them" here and be a delegate in Denver!

[Hawkeye-X]

45. They import 'em

from Chicago. (Sorry bad joke here, Chicago)

[Kixel]

48. It made me laugh!

[jbonkowski]

6. Dean gets it

The western states don't have many electoral votes, but the Dems haven't needed very many more in the last couple of elections.

jim

[lancdem]

10. Colorado is a nice electoral prize, though

[dailykoff]

7. Good choice.

Birthplace of John Kerry as I recall. I wonder if that's why it was chosen.

[karynnj]

16. Has anyone else had the ability to call 2 locations in a row

where he is from. He was born outside Denver! He's the native son there! :) Ask the BG that felt the need to put in their 2004 Boston guide that Kerry was not a native of MA because he was born in Denver.

[dailykoff]

63. Gotta love it! (n/t)

[El Supremo]

9. Wow! Way to go!

My city. Second convention 100 years later.

Now how can I give some help?

[Hawkeye-X]

36. Let me know how I can help

I definetely am gonna sign up for the convention!

Let me know in any way!

[Dinger]

11. I Have To Try And Be A Delegate - I Have Several Relatives In Denver!

:bounce: Yay!!!!!!! :headbang:

[Cha]

13. I'm glad this worked out

for Denver! Get the Dems out West!

I loved that Convention in Boston in 2004..we'll see what 2008 brings.

[crispini]

14. Oh good. Definitely the good choice politically.

Dr. Dean, as always, you are Da Man! :patriot:

[kentuck]

15. Denver is to the West what Atlanta is to the South....

It's an important city.

[Oreo]

17. Woohoo!

Go here for lots of info on the Convention... great blog
http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/

[GardeningGal]

18. Here's a couple local news stations reports.

http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=62996

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/10723301/detail.html

http://cbs4denver.com/topstories/local_story_011113028.html


I see a Denver meet-up happening.

[ThomCat]

19. Very good choice for several reasons.

This will emphasize the 50 state strategy by having the convention is a place that hasn't been a Democratic stronghold. It will help us grow our grass roots in the central western region, where I understand we can get a lot of mileage for our efforts. And it doesn't reward Bloomberg.

[Renew Deal]

20. This is great news.

Denver is a great city.

[Longhorn]

21. How exciting! I love Denver and would move there but it would mean

leaving Mr. Longhorn. Our daughter lives there, though, so we get to visit often.

Way to go, Mr. Dean!

[Eurobabe]

22. Yea!!! Congrats Denver, you deserve it!

Another FINE move by Dr. Dean. :loveya: Howard!!

[AlCzervik]

23. yay, my bil just moved to Denver "Hi how are you, i'll be staying at your house in 2008"

[MBS]

24. this is a smart choice; I'm really pleased n/t

[Eugene]

25. AP: Denver to host '08 Democratic convention

Posted on Thu, Jan. 11, 2007
Denver to host '08 Democratic convention
BETH FOUHY
Associated Press

NEW YORK - The 2008 Democratic presidential convention will be held in Denver,
the Democratic National Committee announced Thursday.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean chose Denver to host the
convention despite several logistical and labor concerns.

"There is no question that the West is important to the future of the Democratic
Party. The recent Democratic gains in the West exemplify the principle that when
we show up and ask for people's votes and talk about what we stand for, we can
win in any part of the country," Dean said in a statement.

Dean's only other choice, New York, had eagerly sought the convention for months,
but its mayor, Michael Bloomberg, said in recent weeks he would not commit the
city to underwrite the convention's costs.

-snip-

Full article: http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/16436649.htm

[Deep13]

26. People will be light-headed from the altitude long before weed is smoked.

Just saying is all.

[ShortnFiery]

27. Yes.

That's a beautiful city! :applause:

[DinahMoeHum]

28. This here New Yorker says yes, Yes, YES to Denver !!!

Thank you, Dr. Dean !!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
:kick::kick::kick:


As for Bloomberg, fuck him. He's not one of us, anyway. And he's not mayor of my town (I live in Westchester County).

:kick::kick::kick:

[MaineDem]

31. Excellent news! n/t

[Buddyblazon]

32. I go on the road during the summers...

I'll have to request a week off to be back here for the convention.

And yes...Kerry was born here. At Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center in Aurora (a suburb of Denver)...where my Grandfather was the head of Microbiology (Orman Weiser).


This is so exciting. Hope I can get back for the gala and hope we have a huge DU meetup.


You're all going to LOVE our city.

[Zynx]

35. Thank God. New York would have been a dumb decision.

We don't need to be associated as the Northeastern party anymore.

[Buddyblazon]

37. Well now we'll be associated...

with the WILD WEST BABY!!!


It's "Western Stock Show" week here in Denver. You should see all the Cowboys.


I'm not particularly crazy about the Stock Show...but it gives you and idea of the type of image having the convention here will give the Dems.

Hardworking...outdoorsy...adventurous...loyal.



We are an interesting breed out here. I don't know who I'm quoting but someone once said that "Coloradoans can smell bullshit from a mile away". And I should add...many of us will call you on it. We are no nonsense.

Unless you're talking about our sports teams...then were uneducated homers. ;) GO NUGGETS!!!

[Yavin4]

38. Once Again, Dean Proves His Political Genius

Fuck Karl Rove. Howard Dean is the real political genius. He has gone from a little-known governor of a small state to being the one presidential candidate who was 100% correct on all points about Iraq, to the mastermind of the 50-state strategy that won the Congress back for the Dems, to now giving the 2008 Dem convention a new home in a city that has never hosted a convention and will be excited to be in the national spotlight for two weeks.

Dean has accomplished all of this without using divise issues and pitting groups of Americans against each other. He's well on his way of building a new Dem coalition based on real issues. He has the potential of building another New Deal voting bloc that can make the Dems the majority party for years to come.

Once again, Fuck Karl Rove.

[Cha]

56. Yes, but I believe Denver hosted

the 1908 Dem Convention so that makes it a century ago.



http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x3052220

[Yavin4]

59. That One Doesn't Count

Because women and African Americans could not vote.

[Cha]

62. Aha!

I quickly I forget! :)

[Turn CO Blue]

39. YES! YES! YES! I am sooooooo excited! n/t

[Turn CO Blue]

40. Here is the link to the official Denver Convention Site:

<http://www.denverconvention2008.com//>

[Coloradan4Truth]

41. YIPPEE!! This is great for Denver, the west and the Dems! n/t

[lovuian]

43. Love it

In the Heartland

[fishwax]

46. Excellent! I think I'll use the logo as my avatar

This should be a great convention in a great city :woohoo:

[Zenlitened]

47. Smart choice. As a Northeast, latte-sipping Liberal, I really "heart" NY...

... but Denver is just so obviously the place to be this time, for our newly-revitalized, Dean-powered, 50-state party. Nice job, Doc! :applause:

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

49. And, the DNC made sure that the City of Denver met conditions favorable to labor constituents here.

Love it, Love it, Love it!!!!!!!!!!

:woohoo: :applause: :bounce: :toast: MKJ

[Minnesota Bound]

50. Breaking: Dean Chooses Denver (2008 Democratic National Convention)

Congratulations DENVER! :hi: I'm sure you'll be a great host city!

Just moved to the Twin Cities metro about the same time the Repubs made their announcement. I have to confess, I envy you!

[William Seger]

51. Woohoo! This will be my first opportunity to get to a convention

[Hotler]

52. Why does Denver have to come up with....

$50 million?

[Cha]

57. I'd like to know, too.

Maybe Dean could just hit us all of for a couple of bucks to underwrite our 2008 Convention?

[eridani]

53. Much closer to Seattle than to New York

I favor it on those grounds alone.

[JVS]

54. How dare he snub Milwaukee like that!

[donheld]

58. Whooooooooohooooooooooo

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[MnFats]

60. Wanna trade with MPLS-St. Paul? C'mon, PUULEEZE!!!

think of the children!
if we let the GOP in here, um, the terrorists have won, or something like that.

[colorado_ufo]

61. HOO-RAYYYY!

What fantastic news!