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DNC Party Venues Announced for State Delegates

By Jeralyn, Section Democratic National Convention 2008
Posted on Tue Apr 15, 2008 at 11:59:15 PM EST
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24 hotspots in and around Denver have been selected by the DNC to host the Sunday night parties for the delegates at the August Convention.

Illinois's delegates will hold a party at the Denver Art Museum. New York's delegates get the Pinnacle Club at the Downtown Grand Hyatt. Florida and Michigan get zip -- because their delegates have been stripped as a penalty for holding their primaries early,

What about Colorado's delegates? Their party will be held at the Governor's mansion.

Here's an interactive map showing all 24 party venues and the hotels that will house the various state delegations.

The late night video is Glenn Frey: Party Town, 1982. This is an open thread. Party on.

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    No Parties for FL and MI (5.00 / 0) (#14)
    by LoisInCo on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:51:12 AM EST
    I don't know about Florida, but the Michiganders don't need no stinkin hotspots, get em a case of beer, some lawnchairs and a mess of illegal fireworks and they are SET. Oh wait, that's my Michigan family.

    Floridians (5.00 / 1) (#24)
    by Step Beyond on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:19:13 AM EST
    would probably drop like flies from altitude sickness. We're mostly flat land/sea level people. And the lower humidity means that someone will need to follow them around with squirt bottles so they won't dry out.

    Lawn chairs and illegal fireworks are great. Sandals, flip-flops or no shoes is our preferred footwear. Beer will work, but rum is better. Maybe we could bring Key Lime Pie and only share it with Michiganders - our shunned brothers and sisters.

    Even if they let us in a hotspot, we'd just get thrown out eventually anyway.

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    Map inspired me (5.00 / 1) (#41)
    by ruffian on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 03:24:39 AM EST
    I used to live in Denver, and worked near a lot of those party sites in the tech center, and seeing that map just renewed my determination to be there convention week. I wonder if there will be an 'official' FL delegation protest, or if they are going quietly and not making a fuss.

    I'll bring the mojitos!  And one thing i've learned since moving here to FL 2 years ago -  FL has fantastic BBQ.  But Denver has Tokyo Joe's, and I do miss that.

    We'll have to come up with a TL meet-up site.  I'm sure Jeralyn will have some ideas!!!

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    Well for food (none / 0) (#27)
    by LoisInCo on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:37:15 AM EST
    I could bring some sort of cherry confection  or kogel brand hot dogs, the most EXCELLENT hot dog ever created. I would have to order them now because I can't get them here in Colorado. We could smuggle them into the jail cell we would get tossed into after the hotspot. Knowing the luck Michigan and Florida are having, the DNC would decide to seat us and none of us would be able to vote cause we were in jail.

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    MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA (none / 0) (#44)
    by Rainsong on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 04:20:26 AM EST
    Even if they let us in a hotspot, we'd just get thrown out eventually anyway.



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    Michigan/Florida. (none / 0) (#1)
    by lansing quaker on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:04:02 AM EST
    It's still such a FUBAR for Democrats.  100% strip rather than 50% strip is ludicrous.

    The States gambled with their primaries realizing their swing and played chicken with the national parties.

    But I don't think the DNC will win out in the end by "holding ground" especially with the way the primary has turned out.

    Really tragic stuff.

    You can't play chicken (none / 0) (#13)
    by Edgar08 on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:49:12 AM EST
    With votes.

    You'll always lose.


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    And yet they continue to play (none / 0) (#16)
    by Step Beyond on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:57:42 AM EST
    St Pete Times yesterday:

    "Senator Clinton has proven that she will say or do anything to win and, in this case, is saying something that is flatly not true. If Clinton truly cared about the Michigan and Florida delegations being represented at the convention, she'd support efforts to resolve this matter today with an even split of the delegates. While she continues to play politics, we'll continue to work to achieve a fair resolution," said Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton.

    How do they get away with saying crap like this?

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    And (none / 0) (#17)
    by Edgar08 on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:01:00 AM EST
    They will lose.

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    He won't (none / 0) (#22)
    by txpolitico67 on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:12:14 AM EST
    Obama will go down in flames quicker than the Hindenburg.

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    who gets Oskar Blues way out in Lyons (none / 0) (#2)
    by DandyTIger on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:08:43 AM EST
    the best pub anywhere. I hope I get a free gordons for that. :-)

    the whole world is watching... (none / 0) (#3)
    by white n az on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:10:30 AM EST
    the whole world is watching...

    Party on Garth

    Thanks for a busy day (none / 0) (#4)
    by bjorn on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:13:37 AM EST
    of great posts and insights. I think I am getting addicted to this site.  Maureen Dowd has a funny piece on Obama's gaffe in tomorrow Times.  But manages to get in some digs at Clinton too - but who would she be without the Clintons to mock?

    Seriously, thank you for all you are doing to promote fairness and interesting dialogue.

    Another area (none / 0) (#5)
    by Edgar08 on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:21:54 AM EST
    Where my opinion of someone exceeds boundaries set down by the administrators.

    My unabiding love for her is only the byproduct of unrestrained pity.

    To paraphrase Jon:  "Miss Dowd, you are hurting America."

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    thank you for your comment (none / 0) (#7)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:23:29 AM EST
    It's great to be appreciated!  I'll be in court most of tomorrow so if Big Tent Democrat is busy, I'll put up some open threads. But tomorrow night's debate should be fun, so be sure to check back for that.

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    tomorrow is... (none / 0) (#9)
    by white n az on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:33:46 AM EST
    more softballs from Wolf right?

    I suppose that's better than making me flip over to MSNBC and seeing what questions Drudge came up with.

    Sorry but I find Wolf Blitzer uniquely unimpressive.

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    ABC tomorrow Night (none / 0) (#10)
    by nycstray on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:41:21 AM EST
    Charlie and George, iirc.

    I should be in a nasty mood by the time it starts. Day 4 of jackhammering down the street and Pile driving 4 doors down for the new building going up.

    May have to indulge in some shots and beers, lol!~

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    Ughh (none / 0) (#12)
    by squeaky on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:47:39 AM EST
    I feel sorry for you. It is a long haul. Two new buildings have gone up on my block this year. The last concrete truck made its final delivery to cap 17 stories last week. No more river view, no more sky for that matter. Still get light though.

    But the pile driving was horrible, my building shook regularly. Not sure if the concrete trucks are worse they were really really loud as well.

    I blame Bloomberg.

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    luckily, it's a small building (none / 0) (#18)
    by nycstray on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:04:04 AM EST
    I think they can only go up 4 stories on this one. They put one up a couple blocks behind me that ruins my sunset, but also blocks the sun through the winter when it's low and hits ya right in the eyes. Still get the light, just not blinded. I'm creating a window garden because the building is butt ugly ;) We had the building shakes start this afternoon (and now our boiler's out, hmmmm). Scared me at first. I'm from CA, and buildings only move for one reason! I'll be calling 311 if they get any worse than today. They've been good at following up. I have another friend that calls also. She starts calling when the buildings start coming down and has them do air checks etc. I still can't figure out what con ed is doing at the end of the street with the lights, but they started sat morning. My poor animals are getting pretty edgy at this point.

    Are you in Williamsburg? Another friend of mine was blaming Bloomberg until she did some research, lol!~ I need to go 'chatting' around the 'hood again as I know several people that have the low down on different building sites. Ahhh, the crap that goes on.

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    Lower Manhattan (none / 0) (#23)
    by squeaky on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:12:31 AM EST
    North Western Tribecca. It is worth photographing the basement or any areas that you think are vulnerable to cracking. We did not get any damage as far as I can tell although I wish I had documented the basement because there are cracks. Now it is impossible to tell if they are new or wider as a result of the pile driving.

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    Good idea (none / 0) (#25)
    by nycstray on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:24:25 AM EST
    I'll do my walls tomorrow as there are a few OLD cracks (building from the later 1800's). My LL is on top of the basement issue. I know the guy that lives next door to the construction and he's had basement problems which led to flooding in the heavy rain etc. He's staying on top of the construction guys! I work at home, so at least I'll know if things start getting out of hand. My LL is retired NYPD and home all day also. Lucky for me this is their family home (several live here) and I'm not at the mercy of a management co. Oy. been there done that . . . If we ever have problems, he knows who to call ;)

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    Yes Mine (none / 0) (#28)
    by squeaky on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:37:28 AM EST
    Is from the same time period 1890. Some of the walls are three feet thick, super overbuilt by todays standard. Good to have A decent LL around, sounds like a good situation. I am in a small co-op. Not so easy at times navigating the difficult personalities over 17 years, but the trade off has been well worth it, mostly.   I have a great live work space and very low monthly maintenance.  

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    I'm going on 16yrs this summer (none / 0) (#30)
    by nycstray on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 02:07:29 AM EST
    It's been a great situation and my rent is insanely low ($535!). My LL is a sweetheart and I am REALLY spoiled. I love these old buildings. If you read "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", the second apt they moved into is the same layout as mine (I finally understood why I had 2 doors!). Also same 'hood :) I have nice big windows in every room and my location gives me light throughout sunrise to sunset. I stumbled on it teaching a class at the senior center down the street :)

    I have to give the place up in a year or 2 and move back to northern CA. That's gonna be hard.

    Nice that you have a live work space! I used to have a sep studio space that was great, but I gave it up a few years ago because of the skyrocketing rents. It just didn't sit right when I was paying more for my studio (not for work) than my apt rent! It was cool though, was an old warehouse and I had what was the horse boarding area on the second floor. Had these big dbl doors that opened toward the street with the old pulley system for bringing up the hay and other 'stuff'. Yes, I'm an old building lover. So much history  :)

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    a tree grows in Brooklyn was my (none / 0) (#33)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 02:44:25 AM EST
    favorite book as a child, along with Pippi Longstocking and Eloise. How she sat on the balcony eating her pickle and they brought all the trash to trash pound on Saturday and were paid like a nickel. And how her father would get dressed up on Sat. night to go play music, but also was a drunk. (My memory of it from when I was 12.) My parents and grandparents grew up in Brooklyn (I grew up in Westchester) -- I always love going back, but I'm totally a Manhattan person now. Tribeca is very cool, I could live there.

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    Well Move On Down, or Over (none / 0) (#48)
    by squeaky on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 11:31:16 AM EST
    I would love have you as a neighbor. You will have lots to choose from because there are tons of brand spanking new luxury apts going up all around tribecca. Mostly the new residents are bankers and wall streeters, though, not my cup of tea.

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    That's one of the reasons (none / 0) (#32)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 02:39:23 AM EST
    I only rent brand new houses/condos that have never been lived in before. I like being the first tenant. I just moved again 2 months ago (3rd time since 2004) -- by the time I've been in a place for 2 to 3 years, it needs maintenance and I'd rather move on.  I can't even change lightbulbs in the ceilings, forget about a furnace filter or if an appliance breaks.  Moving is a pain, except getting rid of all the stuff in boxes you never opened the past two years is very liberating.

    This is an open thread, right?

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    I am tired of the moving game. (none / 0) (#35)
    by LoisInCo on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 02:51:50 AM EST
    I was an Army brat my first 8 years (4 moves), moved over michigan for my mispent mid 20's, moved to California for 2 years, and now I am in Colorado. I am thinking if I dig a nice little hobbit hole and cleverly disguise it,( providing I can get cable PC connection) I would be quite happy to never move again.

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    where in Colorado are you? (none / 0) (#36)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 02:53:13 AM EST
    I didn't know that.

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    Highlands Ranch (none / 0) (#37)
    by LoisInCo on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 02:54:34 AM EST
    I moved here 2 years ago and lurve it!

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    Lordy, I HOPE it's an open thread! (none / 0) (#38)
    by nycstray on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 02:54:52 AM EST
    Or else, sorry for going SO far OT!!!

    I've actually been checking out the situation in NoCal, and I may end up in a new place when I move, but really prefer the older ones. I'm pretty handy, so take care of most things myself. My main issues when I move this time will be pet limits and land for my dog(s) to run. And of course, garden space.

    I used to move a lot, and it is GREAT for getting rid of clutter. I've learned new ways to get rid of clutter now that I'm 'stagnant', lol!~

    For light bulbs, I went the compact route. I'm afraid of man-made heights, and that includes 10-12 ft ceilings. I haven't changed a light bulb in 1.5 yrs :) And I save 60 bucks a month!! lol!~

    Renting is ok if you know the system you are renting into. My LL calls me the first freezin' a** day to make sure I'm warm enough in my apt. I also don't have to shovel when we have a foot of snow  ;) I've been VERY lucky with LLs over the years.

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    lol (none / 0) (#43)
    by txpolitico67 on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 03:29:15 AM EST
    it's YOUR blog JM!  if u say it's open, it's open!  :)

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    Barack X -- The videos (Repost) (none / 0) (#6)
    by Universal on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:22:43 AM EST
    (I am reposting this here just to make it available for those who may have missed it from two threads down)

    .

    My brother John and I made 2 videos last night discussing "Bittergate" and how it's not going to play well in Pennsylvania. Since we are both spent a lot of time in Pennsylvania in our youths and since I live there right now, we definitely know of what we speak. We also tied-in the Reverend Wright and William Ayers stuff, as well as the words of esteemed African-American Ph.D. Thomas Sowell who discusses the concept of Barack, himself, being a lie.

    We have named Barack "Barack X," in honor of the late Malcolm X and Barack's affinity for him, as well as Barack's numerous radical associations. And to highlight this new name we have included some funny footage of the Saturday Night Live character (played by Chris Rock) "Nat X."

    I should also mention that John is very conservative, so you can get a Republican perspective on Barack Obama and what we'll be up against if Obama is named our nominee and the GOP is facing us down instead of other Dems who don't want to hurt each others' feelings too much.

    The videos are informative and entertaining. I'm on via speakerphone and John handles the hosting/on-camera duties. Check them out and have a laugh. Total running time is about 20 minutes, but it goes fast.

    Instead of linking to them individually I'll just put the link to our site where we have them both posted:

    http://www.villarrealsports.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=383

    Thanks and have a great night.

    Paul F. Villarreal AKA "Universal" AKA "RokSki"

    YouTube (none / 0) (#8)
    by Step Beyond on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:33:07 AM EST
    I saw this YouTube video - Battlestar Gallactica Let the Day Start - over a year ago and still find it wonderful. Sometimes a mid-week BSG video helps me through the week. :D
    ABC Poll (none / 0) (#11)
    by squeaky on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:41:45 AM EST
    On the eve of their debate before the Pennsylvania primary next week, Democrats by a 2-1 margin, 62-31 percent, now see Obama as better able to win in November -- a dramatic turn from February, when Clinton held a scant 5-point edge on this measure, and more so from last fall, when she crushed her opponents on electability.

    [snip]

    As things stand, this poll suggests a close general election contest. Obama has a scant 5-point advantage over McCain, 49-44 percent, compared with a 52-40 percent race last month. McCain and Clinton stand at 48-45 percent; it was a Clinton advantage, 50-44 percent, last month.

    ABC

    This is interesting (none / 0) (#15)
    by nycstray on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:53:30 AM EST
    and 49 percent say Clinton would be damaged by her political style.

    She actually has a good political style in office. Good work ethic, etc, and plays well with others on the other side of the aisle. She worked hard to get to know the 'rest of NYS' and win them over and as much as folks dislike earmarks, heh, she brought needed money in for state projects. She's also worked hard for 9/11 responders and continues to.

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    Most Do Not Know (none / 0) (#19)
    by squeaky on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:05:55 AM EST
    That her style is a great strength. I think may reflect her more aggressive stance of late and how the media has spun it as a negative.

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    Heh, I was one of the ones that wasn't thrilled (none / 0) (#26)
    by nycstray on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:27:59 AM EST
    they were coming here. Who woulda guessed I would become a fan girl, lol!~ And I can only attribute that to her.

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    I Never Made It (none / 0) (#29)
    by squeaky on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:47:17 AM EST
    To the level of fan status of some here. What really impressed me though was meeting her at an art opening a couple of years ago. She was there to support one of her staffer's husband. She did not hog any attention and was clearly there as support, but when I shook her hand and talked to her it was as if we were the only two people in the gallery, and there were probably 150 or so in the crowed room.  Super focus and super calm, a superstar, very impressive to say the least.

    I think Obama is also really good, and have come to admire him too, largely because of BTD. Personally I do not get all the rancor either way.  

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    Very cool! (none / 0) (#31)
    by nycstray on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 02:25:43 AM EST
    I would actually like to meet her. And that's unusual for me. fan girl is prob a bit of an exaggeration of me, but I have dug my heels in and part of that is the sexism that has just been a bit too much for me. But 8yrs ago, I was nowhere near where I am today as far as support. I was just looking for her to give Rudy a run for his money back then, lol!~

    There are things that I see in Obama, but I do think he ran too soon. He also raises red flags for me and if he gets the nom, I just hope like hell he proves me wrong! I've worked for a few like him. Talented, smart, etc, but just not enough under the belt to lead effectively. It's one thing to take that risk in a business situation, but leading the country? Imo, it gives me a bad gut feeling. And I disagree with his campaign strategy. That really rubs me the wrong way. And, he hasn't convinced me on my personal issues.

    Damn, I'm jealous you got to meet her, and at an art opening no less :) She just strikes me as down to earth and it really doesn't surprise me she was there. Hopefully you shook #44's hand  ;)


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    I've met them both (none / 0) (#34)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 02:50:50 AM EST
    Hillary two or three times, Bill twice. Obama once. Edwards once. Obama was in 2004 when he came to speak at a blogger breakfast at the DNC Convention in Boston. He totally failed to impress. The halting kind of rambling speech, he just seemed out of his element. He followed Howard Dean who gave a great speech to us. You could tell Obama was thinking about where he had to go next.  Here's my blogpost about the breakfast, with pictures of Obama and Dean.

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    Thanks! (none / 0) (#40)
    by nycstray on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 03:03:11 AM EST
    Very cool you actually got to meet them. I'd like that opportunity, but I'm just not very good at those kind of things :(

    Thanks for the link. Will read it over my mornin' coffee. Need to hit the hay now as I suspect I only have a few hours before the construction causes the 4-legged 'crew' to wake me up :)

    Obama does make me pause when he's off scripted speech. You can almost see the wheels spinning in his head as he 'pauses'. But, bottom line, he still speaks circles around Bush, and sadly, I'll take that! I might get my language skills back!

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    I Must Confess (none / 0) (#49)
    by squeaky on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 11:40:59 AM EST
    That I voted against her the second time around in the primary and the Genaral. Her war stance really bothered me (and still does). So I supported Jonathan Tasini who lost Ultimately I pulled the lever for his replacement Howie Hawkins. Had I any concern that the Republican John Spencer stood a chance of winning I would have voted for Clinton.

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    I don't buy it (none / 0) (#21)
    by txpolitico67 on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:10:49 AM EST
    Just more junk to discourage Clinton voters to come out. "Barack's SURGING" "Barack's THE ONE!" Yeah, right.  Maybe in Idaho or in Wyoming, but not in Ohio or Florida.

    Polls. Don't believe the hype.

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    Not that I would be "bitter" (none / 0) (#20)
    by txpolitico67 on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 01:08:12 AM EST
    but if BHO is the Dem nominee I will be laughing so hard when the hammer falls down on him and his supporters once the R's 527s and the whole of the right-wing shredders get a hold of him.  

    They better party while they can in Denver.  From everything I've been reading, FL will def make sure that BHO will know what bitter is.  I was in Miami less than a month ago wearing a Hillary shirt.  Lotsa people came up to me furious with Obama.  No party for you FL or MI. And no electoral votes for you BHO.

    Democrats, once again, have taken what should have been a cakewalk election and FUBAR'd it for the next 4 years.

    PARTY ON DUDES!

    their electoral votes will count (none / 0) (#39)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 03:01:10 AM EST
    They will be seated at the latest, after the nominee is decided -- the nominee gets to ask the Credentials committee to seat them. Their electoral votes will count in November. But if they don't get to vote for the nominee before s/he is decided, they will be pissed and my sit out the November election or decide to vote for McCain. That's why they should be seated now.

    They will be in Denver, they have hotel rooms allocated for them.

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    yes (none / 0) (#42)
    by txpolitico67 on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 03:26:05 AM EST
    i know their electoral votes will count in Nov...but for who?   i will bet that FL goes McCain if BHO is the nom.  MI...if Romney's the VP, could be a toss-up.  I just saw a video of MI's governor on CNN.  She's CLEARLY upset about the DNC's actions.

    BHO's 48 state plan will be his come-uppance.

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    Hot Spots? (none / 0) (#45)
    by MileHi Hawkeye on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 09:00:05 AM EST
    Not so much.  However, it is fitting that the Iowa party is at the main library.  

    If I was in charge of the CO Republican Party, (none / 0) (#46)
    by AnnC on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 10:26:27 AM EST
    I'd plan a party for MI and FL Democratic delegates - play up the fact that "the RNC cares about all 50 states - let's take care of the 2 forgotten DNC states" and run with it.  What a DNC PR nightmare.

    Luckily... (none / 0) (#47)
    by MileHi Hawkeye on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 10:49:52 AM EST
    ...we have Dick "Macaca" Wadhams filling that role very nicely.  He's got enough problems on his hands trying to address the Bob Schaffer/Abramoff fallout and the general wingnut backlash going on here right now.  

    Even if he didn't, he's pretty clueless.

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    Please Sign The Petition (none / 0) (#50)
    by squeaky on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:17:52 PM EST
    As an artist I am all for free speech and exploring the most radical ways to push the envelope, but this is not art but animal torture.  
    In 2007, the 'artist' Guillermo Vargas Habacuc, took a dog from the street, tied him to a rope in an art gallery, and starved him to death.
     For several days, the 'artist' and the visitors of the exhibition have watched emotionless the shameful 'masterpiece' based on the dog's agony, until eventually he died.    

    Now the artist has been accepted into the prestigious Visual Arts Biennial of the Central American to repeat this disgusting and meritless  'artwork'. Please sign this petition so that we can stop his sadistic torture of another dog.
     

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