The Democratic National Convention
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Selecting the Democratic Candidate for President 2008
Read on for highlights of the convention held August 25-28, 2008, in Denver, Colorado.
Contents at a Glance
- Accepting the Nomination Thursday Night
- Nightly Speakers and Topics of the 2008 Convention
- The 2008 Democratic Convention Committee Logo
Accepting the Nomination Thursday Night
Senator Barack Obama
Nightly Speakers and Topics of the 2008 Convention
History was made in Denver.

- Monday, August 25: The "One Nation" theme focused on the life of Barack Obama with Michelle Obama being the featured prime-time speaker. The highlight of the night was a tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy with an in-person appearance by the senator, who is currently fighting brain cancer.
- Tuesday, August 26: "Renewing America's Promise." Senator Hillary Clinton's prime-time speech brought down the house. She fought a good fight in the primaries and nearly made history in her race to be the first female nominee for president. Without a doubt, she broke that "glass ceiling" and laid the groundwork for women to come.
- Wednesday, August 27: "Securing America's Future" with prime-time speaker, vice presidential choice Senator Joe Biden.
- Thursday, August 28: "Change You Can Believe In." On Thursday night, Barack Obama's acceptance speech, which you can see in a video below, was delivered from INVESCO field with a huge crowd in attendance.

The 2008 Democratic Convention Committee Logo
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.)
Video Highlights of the 2008 Denver Convention
Couldn't be there? See the convention speeches here.

OBAMA CONVENTION SPEECH: Offers Policy Specifics, Goes on Offense v. McCain
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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.
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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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
Need new luggage? We've got you covered!
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
63°F (Feels like 63°F)
Last update: 7/12/09 3:53 AM MDT
Humidity: 65%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 51°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.29in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 12mph From: Airport Conditions

Today
Partly Cloudy
High: 86°F
Low: 63°F
Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Sunset: 8:28 PM

Monday
Jul 13
Isolated T-Storms
High: 87°F
Low: 63°F
Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sunset: 8:28 PM

Tuesday
Jul 14
Isolated T-Storms
High: 87°F
Low: 62°F
Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM

Wednesday
Jul 15
Partly Cloudy
High: 82°F
Low: 61°F
Sunrise: 5:45 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Convention Wear: Shirts (and more) for Obama-Biden Supporters
Support Your Candidates!
Convention Wear: Shirts for Democrats
Proud of your party!
Places to Eat in Denver
Including reviews from people who have been there.
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Food in 80204
- Savory Spice Shop (Denver)

- "So cool. Just so cool. I've been wanting to check this place out for ages and SO glad I finally did. Not only a great selection of spices of every kind at..." more
- Pacific Mercantile Company (Denver)

- "This is a fantastic little secret in downtown Denver!! I would highly recommend that the bigger chain stores take some lessons on customer service from..." more
- Wen Chocolates (Denver)

- "The manager that works there everyday is super nice and very knowledgeable about the super delicious chocolates! Oh man, this place is DIVINE!!! Who would..." more
- Santa Fe Cookie Company (Denver)

- "Is it possible? So much joy for only one dollar? Next time you're on 16th Street Mall, head down to the basement food court of Republic Plaza right next..." more
- Carbone's Italian Sausage Market & Deli (Denver)

- "You think the sandwiches are great? Try getting some of the sausage to grill at home - the BEST!" more
- Liks Ice Cream (Denver)

- "This is what I would consider a destination location. Liks has the best ice cream, hands down. The selection hits to all types of tastes and the ice cream..." more
- Le Bakery Sensual (Denver)

- "A biker buddy of mine went down this past weekend. On the way to the hospital today, I stopped to get him some of the medicine that always seems to make me..." more
- Brown Palace Hotel Tea Room (Denver)

- "This is a place I want all my visitors to experience. Too bad I'm rarely so on the ball that I'll make a reservation in time! The tea is spectacular, the..." more
- Sweet Action Ice Cream (Denver)

- "I love Broadway in New York, and I love Broadway in Denver. I always drive down the street on the way home from work and often find myself swerving in my..." more
- Spinelli's Market (Denver)

- "The only place I've found in Denver that will make me a hot pastrami with creamed cheese sandwich. If you need something tasty, quickly, buy a homemade..." more
Nightlife in Denver
For after-convention hours.
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Night Life in 80204
- Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret (Denver)

- "such a great night here... nice venue, good food. the show wasn't that amazing, as another guy said the dancers could create more interesting and sexy..." more
- Z Cuisine Bistrot & A' Côté Bar à Absinthe (Denver)

- "Had a romantic, memorable night here last week enjoying lovely service, drinks, and food by candlelight (the lights went out on the block midway through,..." more
- P S Lounge (Denver)

- "Awesome. Went to PS Lounge last weekend for my birthday and it was every bit as good as yelp lead me to believe. Free shots? Yep. Roses? Yep. And located on..." more
- El Chapultepec (Denver)

- "Great music ! hole in the wall bar, jam packed normally, feel bad giving it 3 lets call it 3.5 stars becasue the jazz is just great !" more
- Gabor's (Denver)

- "We're pretty happy to live around the corner from Gabor's. Trav usually orders the cheddar cheese burger because they hand patty the burger and toast the..." more
- City Park Jazz (Denver)

- "I don't know what else to say, this is the perfect entertainment for a beautiful Sunday night with great people. I will be much more prepared next time for..." more
- The Cruise Room (Denver)

- "This is one of my favorite spots in Denver. Right when you walk in, you're treated to a very welcoming, unique atmosphere. The fantastic art deco themed..." more
- Three Kings Tavern (Denver)

- "This place rocks! I love it when my band plays a show here, they treat us really well. The sound is usually pretty good, they give the bands a huge tub of..." more
- Vine Street Pub (Denver)

- "Talk about getting things right! I have to first mention, my husband and I went to this restaurant on what the hostess said was the busiest night they had..." more
- Dazzle (Denver)

- "I thought the sweetie and I were going to hit the happy hour so fondly raved about here on Yelp but when we arrived it was in time for a 'show'. We hadn't..." more
Blogging about the Candidates: Barack Obama
Obama's on their minds. What are the bloggers saying today?
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byBlogging about the (former) Candidate: Hillary Clinton
Hillary still has her supporters and her bloggers.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byConvention Wear: Hillary Clinton for President!
This woman's place is in the White House! (Maybe next time.)
Democratic Convention Memorabilia on eBay
Pins, Books, Pictures, Tickets, Badges and more Convention Collectibles
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byThe Democratic National Convention Online
Some important links.
- Convention Schedule
- Here's the schedule by date, including the theme for each night and the speakers.
- The DNC Site
- The main convention site, with lots of history, information, and topics of interest.
- Obama for President
- The Barack Obama campaign's official website.
Have Something to Say? It's Your Turn.
Going to the convention? Wish you could? Hate the candidates? Love them?
Speak up. We're listening!
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Your lenses are amazing! I'm really nervous about these upcoming contests. I fear that if Obama is the nominee we'll have a Republican in the White House. I LOVE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON!
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