Welcome to the 2008 Democratic National Convention Media Center. Created by the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, in conjunction with the City of Denver and VISIT DENVER, the online press room provides media with ongoing news updates (delivered by RSS or sign up for email alerts), access to b-roll and hi-res images, and factual information about the Convention and host city.
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Press Blog: Current Headlines

Senator Kennedy's Decades of Service to Party and Country to be Honored

August 25, 2008
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America campaign today announced additional details surrounding Monday evening’s tribute to honor Senator Edward M. Kennedy. // More

Colorado Students And Residents Among First To See Podium At 2008 Democratic National Convention

August 22, 2008
Students Receive ‘Convention 101’ Lesson from DNC Secretary Alice Germond and DNC Director of Party Affairs Phil McNamara, Participate in Mock Delegate Voting Exercise // More

Coca-Cola Named Official Recycling Provider For 2008 Democratic National Convention

August 15, 2008
Paper, Plastic, Aluminum to be Recycled at All Official Convention Venues // More

The 2008 Convention: Tuesday, August 26th – Renewing America's Promise

August 14, 2008
Key Speakers on the Economy to Include Governors Napolitano, Patrick, Rendell, Schweitzer, Sebelius & Strickland; Senator Bob Casey, Jr. & Federico Peña // More

The 2008 Convention: Monday August 25th – One Nation

August 12, 2008
Democrats Unveil Additional Key Speakers for Monday August 25th Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senator Claire McCaskill & Craig Robinson to Speak Tribute to Senator Kennedy // More

America’s Town Hall To Put People From Across The Country Center Stage At 2008 Democratic National Convention

August 11, 2008
Americans Invited to Submit Questions for Elected Leaders and National Experts, Answers Delivered Live from Convention Floor in Denver, Online at DemConvention.com // More

The 2008 Convention: Americans Gathering To Change The Course Of A Nation

August 11, 2008
Democrats Announce Headline Speakers, Kicking Off Week-Long Convention Programming Roll-Out // More

First-Ever Convention Interfaith Gathering To Feature Diverse Array Of Leaders From The Faith Community

August 08, 2008
Top National and Local Religious Leaders to Speak. Richard Smallwood & Vision Among Featured Performers. // More

Democratic National Convention Committee Announces Credentialing Plans For Fourth Night Of Convention At INVESCO Field At Mile High

August 06, 2008
The Democratic National Convention Committee announced today plans for credentialing for the fourth night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention at INVESCO Field at Mile High. More than half of the seats at the stadium will go to residents of Colorado, host state for the Convention, on Thursday, August 28, 2008. // More

Denver Announces Public Viewing Area at Invesco Field at Mile High for Use on the Final Day of the Democratic National Convention

August 04, 2008
The City and County of Denver announced Monday details of the public viewing area/demonstration zone to be available on the final day of the Democratic National Convention – Thursday, August 28, 2008 – for the general public to express views within sight and sound of delegates entering Invesco Field at Mile High, where Senator Barack Obama will deliver his acceptance speech. The Thursday Designated Parade Route – which was announced last week – will provide access to the public viewing area. // More

Pepsi Center Community Open House

August 04, 2008
Prior to the start of the Convention, Denver area residents and school children will be among the first to tour the Pepsi Center and see first-hand where history will be made within the Convention hall. The transformation of the Pepsi Center, from sports arena to Convention hall, is a seven week process that will equip the arena with the latest technology, seating for delegates from around the country and infrastructure for media from around the world. // More

2008 Democratic National Convention Enlists Senior Advisor To Ensure Convention Is Accessible For All Guests

July 22, 2008
Accessibility Advisor will be a Resource for Delegates and Guests with Disabilities. // More

The American Presidential Experience

July 02, 2008
Residents across the Rocky Mountain Region will be able to experience Washington, D.C. up close and personal when the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee brings the American Presidential Experience, the largest traveling exhibit of presidential memorabilia, into the Mile High City. // More

DNCC Launches "Convention Captains" Program to Involve Coloradans across the State

July 02, 2008
The DNCC has launched a “Convention Captains” program, inviting community activists statewide to lead an outreach effort to engage more people than ever before in the 2008 Democratic National Convention experience. // More

Democratic National Convention Overview

June 11, 2008
The Democratic National Convention will be the largest event in Denver’s history, attracting 50,000 people and generating $160 million in economic impact. There will be 15,000 domestic and international media in town to cover the event, as well as numerous popular movie and television entertainment celebrities. Regulars at past conventions have included Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, Sheryl Crow, Steven Spielberg and others. // More

Democratic National Convention Events

June 11, 2008
The Democratic National Convention, coming to Denver Aug. 25-28, 2008, is already shaping up to be one of the biggest events in the Mile High City’s 150-year history. How can the public get involved? While the Convention itself will be closed to the general public, there will be a myriad of tie-ins that will allow Denverites to be a part of Mile High history. Here’s a look at a few Convention-related activities that are already underway! // More

DNCC Previews Official Convention Week Activities, Public Events at Back-to-Back Denver Community Forums

June 10, 2008
DENVER –After travelling more than 3,500 miles and visiting eight different cities throughout the Rocky Mountain West, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) completed its series of “Convention Conversations” community forums with back-to-back events this week in downtown Denver. In a continued effort to make the 2008 Democratic National Convention the most inclusive and engaging in history, DNCC CEO Leah D. Daughtry and members of the DNCC’s senior management team rolled out a seri // More




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