Eleven Cities Show Interest in DNC 2008

WASHINGTON - Eleven cities have shown interest in playing host to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, twice the number of cities that applied to get the 2004 gathering.

The DNC initially sent out letters to more than 30 cities, giving them an overview and finding out their level of interest.

The 11 cities that said they were interested: Anaheim, Calif.; Dallas; Denver; Detroit; Las Vegas; Minneapolis; New Orleans; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Phoenix and San Antonio.

Some of the cities are in critical swing states like Florida and Arizona, while others are in population centers like New York and the Los Angeles area. Those in the Southwest and Rocky Mountain region are in states where Democrats hope a growing Hispanic population could help tip the balance. Dallas and San Antonio are in firmly Republican Texas.

The location of these cities and the political inclination of those states will not be the only consideration. The cities must have a convention space that can seat 23,000 to 25,000 people (in portable or non-portable seating), must have 17,000 hotel rooms and 1,000 suites available, and be able to provide adequate office space, media work space and transportation to and from the convention site.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060227/ap_on_re_us/democratic_convention
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I think I'd put my money on Phoenix; a "real America" state (no "eastern liberal" taint) with Democratic Leadership.

What better place to take a stand about, "Rebuilding America"!! This could help push the removal of debri and the rebuilding effort....

if recovery hasn't happened, Dems can't point to the fact if, at the same time, they're partying and schmoozing at the hotels and restaurants in the French Quarter. If it HAS happened, the Republicans will claim credit for it, diluting the message as well.

can handle all the traffic...

Orlando by the Jeb crowd...if we get a dem governor its got to be orlando..Fla is too important..we need to bring in the hispanics and include them and we need to heal the african americans who have been screwed by jeb! we have to give them a reason to come out and vote!

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major part of the convention could be organized as a hands on effort to actually pitch in. New Orleans desperately needs crowds to be seen having a good time in their city.

When they're NOT in the convention hall, have them out IN N.O., putting their hands in where help is needed, and doing themselves some of what needs to be done.

The political ramifications of such a generous gesture, during a time when the participants in the respective conventions are usually, as you (accurately) put it, "schmoozing", would stand as a symbol of the real good the Democrats intend to do if put into office.

I think, if done correctly, a N.O. convention could work. For that to happen, though, someone needs to think outside the box.

Note to buddysmellgood: I didn't read your post before I posted this.

Note to self: read the whole thread first next time.

Michigan, and Detroit in particular, has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country right now (just behind NOLA, basically), and I think it would be a good thing to enmesh the dems in an environment like that. For some, they might actually decide to help for once. For others, it might be a bit of an eye-opener to them to actually see impoverished areas of the country. We're not a party of rich fatcats (well, not totally). We're the party of the grassroots, the party of the downtrodden working class man. I think it COULD work well.

work clothes and actually working during scheduled times, and forego the massive party scene. That's the message we ought to be sending. Let the contrast between our convention and theirs speak for itself.

but would the "BIG EASY" be able to support such an event???

the wheels of progress is pretty rusted right now IMO.

US House and Senate should be required to spend 1 month in a tent-city on the edge of the 9th ward, using the biffies and carrying water from the faucets to their abode. Each day they would have to pick up debris, particularly rotting food and personal effects of former residents. No staff, no outside contact with the big world, only the food they can cook on their camp stoves. Perhaps then we might see some action for that poor blighted community.

Make it a little less on the fu-fu and more on money spent to help struggling business and people.

And shed lots of light on the CRAPPY job the republicans have done for our country.

Schedule "Barn-Raising" events!

and more the lack of their immediate response.

Anaheim TOTALLY bites (heart of red Orange County) ... ick!

Anaheim is more blue collar, and increasingly hispanic. Think Loretta Sanchez.

I rarely go "behind the Orange curtain" ... and it definitely shows!

two cities in Texas, our chances get better :)

Being in Austin (1 hour away) I'd drive down for several days at a time. There'd be a huge Austin turn out as well as Houston (only 3 hours from SA). hmmmmm...........

grew up in San Antonio....Love Austin....

I would fly back from the West coast to visit my old stomping grounds!!!

Did it change?
I lived in SA for about 18 months and will never live there again. GREAT city to visit, but not to live.

they have changed it to Texas Lutheran University since then....

Yea, my dad retired Air Force in San Antonio, I agree with you SA is a great place to visit but not to live.

Honestly, they do have the facilities to hold a huge event but I don't know if I would want the convention held there!!

we've got the hotel rooms, for sure, and a massive convention center that is now serviced by a monorail (that only goes to the Strip hotels, but still . . .) -- and believe it or not, we're definitely blue.

The rest of the state is rural and conservative -- or urban and conservative, unfortunately. Of course, you can say the same about most of the states with cities vying for the convention.

:)

TWO Texas cities! That makes me a very happy lady. I doubt they will let us host but I would be thrilled if it were held in SA. :)

but I was just told that Vegas is out becaues of the big Porn convention that same week.... oh wait... that is the repuke convention.. the whores love them!

long? That the population of Clark County is over 1.6 million? Do you think ALL those people live on the Strip and work in the casinos (or the strip clubs)?

Just because you've never bothered to step off the Strip doesn't mean there isn't more to this city -- and you insult the people who live here with cheap cracks like the one you made.

You'll take advantage of the "entertainment" Las Vegas offers tourists on the one hand -- and, apparently, slap the city silly with the other. And it's a democratic city you're trashing, bud.

Thanks.

Is not good, regardless of party. In looking at the other cities, I think that Denver would be the best, because Colorado is an emerging swing state in the fast-growing southwest.

I can see that being how the convention is described.

Out of all of those listed, I like Denver and Phoenix

the good news on that front is the rooms will still be (relatively) cheap then.

though I wouldn't mind having it in my backyard.;-)

THere are lots of Dems retiring to AZ. THey have a popular Dem governor and the PR might turn AZ Blue.

Mz Pip
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Assuming McCain is the candidate. It would be an agressive move by the Dems and God know we need to be more agressive and in your face.

Mz Pip
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gets my vote.

Though, I'd love Minneapolis as I could attend easilly. :)

I'd love to see the convention here in Dallas.

My favorite 3 from the list are Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Dallas. Las Vegas might be a little flashy for the convention but I'm willing to bet the city could put on one heck of a show.

"The Democrats are gambling with America's future"

the RNC. Have they found anyone who hasn't said NO?

There couldn't be a better place to start the conversion of the sane red states. All three of them. Then we can bait the rest into seceding and let them live with their Krispy Kreme economies.

It just seems like a good spot to me. A lot of plus points.

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

I would say New Orleans, because where else can you really get such a stark naked representation of the failure of the Bush Administration to act in the interests of the American people? But, I think it would seem way too politically opportunistic of the Dems, so Denver would be a damn good alternative choice.

choice

They have a central location, sitting next to a bluing west, and right up against the red stranglehold. Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, in the face of a few million repugs.

is all about.

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is alsoin the running to host the GOP convention. Would be an interesting choice if they are wanting to try and the convention to tilt the state into the red.

The RNC cities that have been asked to bid are:

Anaheim, Calif.; Atlanta; Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas; Denver; Detroit; Houston; Indianapolis; Los Angeles; Kansas City, Mo.; Memphis, Tenn.; Miami; Minneapolis; Nashville, Tenn.; New Orleans; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Philadelphia; Phoenix; Pittsburgh; Portland, Ore.; Sacramento, Calif.; San Antonio; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; St. Louis, Mo.; and Tampa.

But no word as to how many have actually said they were interested. I do know that Atlanta and Chicago have both declined the opportunity to host the their convention.

The RNC comes any where near Portland OR. or Seattle, they will be run out of our cities so fast that they would not know what hit them.

The 2004 protests in NYC will look small compared to what would happen in SF.

just got so riled up since we are on the RNC list (Minneapolis) as well. yikes, too...much...coffee:crazy:

:wtf:

That's where my money is.

Take a look at the number of hotel rooms in union hotels. That'll be a telling figure. I think that puts Phoenix out of the running. And who wants to go to Phoenix in the middle of the summer? :)

Minneapolis, Anaheim, New York, Detroit in that order

Back to the scene of the Bush Crime.

Have fun... http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2483985

it would be nice to have the convention come to Detroit.

would be good strategically, too. There are a lot of unemployed Republicans in MIchigan who are getting real sick of their party. It would send a good message.

It's the most overwhelmingly Democratic city in the U.S.A. Makes sense.

Dems are not here to take away your Bible or guns or anything like that - we are here to empower the needy - and New Orleans is where they need that most.

light the Bush debacle as well as give much needed cash to the Big Easy.

It would help the city and show the huge difference between Democrats and Republican. We actually give a shit.

WASHINGTON -- Las Vegas is among 11 cities that have shown interest in playing host to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. That's twice the number of cities that applied to get the 2004 gathering.

The Democratic National Committee initially sent out letters to more than 30 cities to give them an overview and find out their level of interest.

The other cities that indicated they were interested: Anaheim, Calif.; Dallas; Denver; Detroit; Minneapolis; New Orleans; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Phoenix and San Antonio.

"We did respond saying yes, we would be interested," said Erika Yowell, spokeswoman for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

The authority asked the Democrats to send along more detailed specifications in a "bid package" for consideration. "The ball is now in the DNC's court," she said.

more...

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Feb-28-Tue-2006/news/6107580.html

08 has got to be all business...there are too many distractions in Vegas. :evilfrown:

NO JOKE

Please go to Phoenix!

...from a weather perspective, and for political strategy. States like Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada should be reliable Democratic states. All of these states are growing, and will pick up electoral votes(and seats in the House) after the 2010 census. We have to successfully communicate the goals of the Democratic Party in the language and spirit of the more individualist West. Neoconservatism, and Christian Fundamentalism are enemies to the more libertarian vibe in these states.

It should be loudly and clearly stated, Dems aren't going to take your guns away, eminent domain for private use is a travesty, we embrace the growing Hispanic communities(American Dream in action), we will invest in education/science/tech, and we will not allow the great American West to become a radioactive dumping ground(Yucca Mt.). These are just a few issues to lead with. We are the party of opportunity for all! I think Denver would be the perfect place to launch our campaign to win the hearts of the West.



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As much as I'd like to see Fremont Street lit up, with their seven-gazillion-watt sound system playing "Happy Days Are Here Again" (no, I know downtown isn't appropriate), I think New Orleans could wind up a win-win situation for all concerned.

And personally, I don't give a rat's behind if the 'lickins start sniffing about "politicizing" it. After all, it is politics we're playing here, and I notice that they weren't afraid to ship their cheap-ass selves, band-aids and all, to NYC... :-)

It'll ensure that all the improvements made for the All Star game and the Superbowl continue.

I'm hoping for two sports championship parties this summer, or a really big combined party for both teams (Red Wings and Pistons). The Pistons are looking pretty solid. The Wings are a bit iffier, mainly because of their propensity to choke in the first or second round of playoffs after having a wonderful season.

TOLEDO OR DETROIT...

U people want to lose Ohio again?