The 2008 Democratic National Convention kicked off on Monday, bloggers have been invited to provide live Internet coverage of the event.The Rocky Mountain News: Bloggers
Schedule of Events
- See detailed DNC Schedule
- August 25: The theme for the day is "One Nation" and the headline speaker will be Michelle ObamaMSNBC: Dems Unveil Convention Themes
- August 26: The theme for the day is "Renewing America's Promise" and Sen. Hillary Clinton and former Virginia governor and Senate candidate Mark Warner will be the headline speakers that nightMSNBC: Dems Unveil Convention Themes
- August 27: The theme will be "Securing America's Future" and Sen. Obama's choice for vice president will give an acceptance speechMSNBC: Dems Unveil Convention Themes
- August 28: The theme will be "Change You Can Believe In" and Sen. Obama will give his acceptance speech at Invesco Field at Mile HighMSNBC: Dems Unveil Convention Themes
In the 1958 Democratic convention how many African Americans were admitted into the Mississippi delegation?(1 Answer)
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Just as many as whites. And orientals. In fact, there were zero of each because 1958 was not an election year.
Why was Charlie Gibson fired from ABC?(1 Answer)
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He was fired because he did a lousy job at the democratic presidential debate. Charlie Gibson did a disservice to the news division and the voters with his ...
In the United States what does it mean to be a member of the Democratic Party? What are the core values of this party?(3 Answers)
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The Democratic party is largly seen as the dominant liberal party in US politics. They pride themselves on having stong environmental and civil liberty stances The direct quote ...
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Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will serve as the Temporary Chair of the 2008 Democratic National ConventionDNCC08: Howard Dean
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Last Democratic Convention held in Denver was 1908; the nominee was William Jennings Bryan
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4,440 delegates are expected to cast 4,235 delegate votesDNCC08: Delegates
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Most diverse group of delegates in the Democratic Party's history, with 44.3 percent minorities, 50.1 percent women and 31.4 percent either seniors or youthDNCC08: Diversity
