Selecting the Democratic Candidate for President 2008
Two candidates. A virtual dead heat. So, who is going to be the democrats' candidate for president?
Going into the primaries back in January, Hillary Clinton was the clear frontrunner. Now the tables have turned and Barack Obama has overtaken Hillary in the delegate count - and in the opinion polls.
While there are a number of important primaries to go and the race could possibly be decided beforehand, there's a more than fair chance at this point that neither Clinton nor Obama will have received the required 2025 committed delegates before the Democratic National Convention, where the party's nomination becomes official, meets August 25-28, 2008.
Will there be fireworks at the convention? Could be, but hopefully the only fireworks will be outdoors, in the peaceful summer sky of Denver, Colorado.
Here's what you'll find on this page.
- Countdown to the Democratic National Convention
- History of the Democratic National Convention
- Democrats and Democratic Conventions from the Past
- The 2008 Democratic Convention Committee Logo
- See What's Going on Today in Politics, According to MSNBC
- What is a Delegate? What makes a delegate a SuperDelegate?
- Shirts for SuperDelegates
- Finding Your Way to and Around Denver
- Traveling to Denver?
- Packing for the Trip to the Convention
- What's the forecast for Denver?
- Convention Wear: Shirts for Democrats
- Blogging about the Candidates: Hillary Clinton
- Convention Wear: Hillary Clinton for President!
- Blogging about the Candidates: Barack Obama
- Convention Wear: Barack Obama for President!
- Democratic Convention Memorabilia on eBay
- Add Your Democratic Candidate Lens!
- Have Something to Say? It's Your Turn.
- Thanks for visiting this page!
(the Democratic National Convention is August 25, 2008)
History of the Democratic National Convention
This is the convention's second trip to Denver, the first being in 1908.
From the website of the 2008 DNCC. Click here for more history and a complete list of previous convention cities.
This Wikipedia article gives additional history as well as an overview of the nomination process.
Democrats and Democratic Conventions from the Past
Books and videos for democrat fans and historians.
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The 2008 Democratic Convention Committee Logo
Red, White, and Blue in Denver, Colorado
"With Denver playing host, the Convention is an opportunity to highlight the importance of the West to the future of the Democratic Party and to broaden the conversation about what it truly means to be a 'big tent' party - beyond regional and ethnic diversity to include an expanding array of people who share the Party's values.
"The majestic mountain skyline and star-filled horizon that are characteristic of Denver and the entire Rocky Mountain region are reflected in the logo to demonstrate that view."
(Quote from the website of the DNCC.)
See What's Going on Today in Politics, According to MSNBC
What is a Delegate? What makes a delegate a SuperDelegate?
Nobody said the selection process was simple.
Superdelegates consist of party leaders including current or previous office-holders within the party, governors, senators, and others. A superdelegate wears a special shirt at the convention, as well as a cape . No, not really, but in the case of the democrats this year, the superdelegates do wield a lot of power. At this point in the race neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama is likely to receive enough delegates via the remaining primaries to secure the nomination, so the eventual choice of the party's candidate will lie in the hands of the superdelegates. While the delegates are committed to a particular candidate, the superdelegates are not. Many superdelegates do endorse a candidate in advance of the convention while others will not state a choice until the balloting at the convention begins.
The controversy in advance of the Democratic convention at this point lies in whether Hillary Clinton, by virtue of a "deal" with superdelegates, may be able to "steal" the nomination from Barack Obama if he actually receives the majority of the committed delegate votes. Some people remember the riots accompanying the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago. Some now have predicted sheer chaos at the 2008 convention if such deals do occur. Perhaps the outcome will be known before the democrats arrive in Denver; perhaps not. Either way, the August convention promises to be very interesting indeed.
Shirts for SuperDelegates
. . . or for super-special people whose name begin with the letter D.
Traveling to Denver?
Make your travel plans and reservations soon!
The dates of the Convention are August 25-28, 2008. Why not go early and stay late?
Packing for the Trip to the Convention
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What's the forecast for Denver?
Hot and steamy inside the convention hall, no doubt, but here's what the weather's like outside.
Current weather conditions in Denver, CO (80204)
Local Pollen Reports
81°F (Feels like 81°F)
Last update: 7/20/08 7:45 AM MDT
Humidity: 24%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 41°F
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.14in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 4mph From: Airport Conditions

Today
Partly Cloudy
High: 95°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM

Monday
Jul 21
Partly Cloudy
High: 89°F
Low: 65°F
Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM

Tuesday
Jul 22
Partly Cloudy
High: 87°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM

Wednesday
Jul 23
Partly Cloudy
High: 85°F
Low: 66°F
Sunrise: 5:52 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Convention Wear: Shirts for Democrats
Any democrat will do!
Blogging about the Candidates: Hillary Clinton
What do the bloggers have to say about candidate Clinton today?
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byConvention Wear: Hillary Clinton for President!
This woman's place is in the White House!
Blogging about the Candidates: Barack Obama
Obama's on their minds. What are the bloggers saying today?
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There's hope with Obama in 2008!
Democratic Convention Memorabilia on eBay
Pins, Books, Pictures, Tickets, Badges and more Convention Collectibles
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