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

Obama And Clinton Nominators Announced

August 27, 2008
Republican Iraq War Veteran Michael Wilson, Senator Salazar (D-CO), Reps. Davis (D-AL) and Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) to speak on behalf of Barack Obama. Three Clinton Delegates, Including Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, Student Jordan Apollo Pazell and Campaign Volunteer Denise Williams Harris, to Nominate Senator Clinton Tonight. // More

INVESCO Field at Mile High on Thursday Night: Frequently Asked Questions

August 27, 2008
Via www.DemConvention.com, the answers to all your questions regarding Thursday night's historic event at INVESCO Field at Mile High // More

Day By Day: Thursday's Convention Events

August 27, 2008
Check here for all the info on Thursday's Convention Center floor highlights, along with Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. // More

ORIGINAL OBAMA PORTRAIT PAINTED DURING HOST COMMITTEE MEDIA WELCOMING PARTY GOES ON SALE

August 26, 2008
Posters, Limited-Edition Lithographs; Painting Acceptance Speech on Thursday // More

The 2008 Convention: Thursday, August 28th – Change You Can Believe In

August 26, 2008
Fourth Night Convention Speakers to Include Al Gore, Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine, Howard Dean Governor Bill Ritter, Host City Congresswoman Diana DeGette and the Colorado Congressional Delegation // More

DENVER ANNOUNCES BICYCLE PLAN FOR DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION AT INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH

August 25, 2008
Mayor Hickenlooper encourages credentialed attendees to ride bicycles to Barack Obama’s acceptance speech and creates a self-park bicycle depot at City’s Rude Park // More

ACCESSIBILITY FACT SHEET FOR TRAVEL TO AND FROM INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008

August 25, 2008
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) recommends that persons with disabilities in possession of Community Credentials for the Democratic National Convention dated Thursday, August 28th take Lightrail to INVESCO Field at Mile High. // More

Day By Day: Monday's Convention Events

August 24, 2008
Check here for all the info on Monday's Convention Center floor highlights, along with Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. // 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

Democrats Add New Speakers, Announce Gavel Times For Opening Three Nights in Denver

August 20, 2008
Democrats Add New Speakers, Announce Gavel Times For Opening Three Nights in Denver // More

ACCESS & MOBILITY PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR HISTORIC CONVENTION EVENT

August 19, 2008
After extensive preparation and work with local, state and federal transportation and security officials to meet Democratic National Convention needs while keeping Denver open and accessible, the City and County of Denver provided information today about local mobility and access for the last day of the Democratic National Convention: Thursday, August 28, 2008. // More

Democratic Convention To Highlight Diverse Community Of Faith Leaders Working Toward Common Good

August 18, 2008
First-Ever Faith Caucus Meetings to be Held at Democratic Convention // More

America's Convention Comes To Invesco Field At Mile High: Gates Open At 1 pm For Fourth Night Of Historic Convention

August 15, 2008
DNCC Details Arrival Information for Community Credential Holders, Releases Restricted Items List // More

Interstate 25 to close for Democratic National Convention

August 15, 2008
Motorists urged to plan ahead in order to minimize travel disruptions // 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

The Brown Palace Offers "Democratic Dishes"

August 12, 2008
Enrich your political palate as The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa serves favorite foods from notable democratic politicians in honor of the Democratic National Convention. // 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

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

Michelle Obama And Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter To Co-Chair Delegate Service Day During 2008 Democratic National Convention

July 17, 2008
Building on its commitment to make service and active participation in the community a hallmark of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced today that Michelle Obama and Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter will co-chair the Democratic National Convention’s Delegate Service Day, Wednesday, August 27. // More

Mile High City Welcomes Presidential History to INVESCO Field at Mile High

July 08, 2008
Mayor John Hickenlooper released the following statement on Monday, July 7, after the announcement that Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination in front of more than 75,000 people at Invesco Field at Mile High on Thursday, August 28, 2008. // More

Obama To Accept Presidential Nomination at INVESCO Field

July 07, 2008
Breaking the mold of traditional political Conventions, Senator Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States at Denver’s INVESCO Field at Mile High. INVESCO Field can accommodate more than 75,000 people and will be the site of the 2008 Democratic Convention’s final day of programming on Thursday, August 28, 2008. // More




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