Say hello to "Mordecai," the official Mascot for the 2008 Democratic National Convention

Mascot for Democratic National Convention picked

written by: Colleen Locke , Producer
reported by: Nelson Garcia , Reporter



DENVER – The mascot for the Democratic National Convention was picked Saturday night at the National Western Stock Show.

Sixteen-year-old Cody Morris' donkey Shadow was one of ten donkeys competing for the honor of representing the party.

"I believe Shadow is a democrat," Cody said.

Ten-year-old Sophie Herzog's donkey Massai weighs 12 hundred pounds.

"She kinda beats me 100 to 1, so I just know I got to strut my stuff," Sophie said.

Before all was said and done, Shadow was disqualified for "unruly conduct."

"It was harsh," Cody said.

In the end, a donkey named Mordecai was named the winner. Mordecai is from a farm in Fairplay.

He will likely make a few appearances at the Democratic National Convention, which starts August 25 at the Pepsi Center.

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I'm dying to know what the "unruly conduct" was!

Congratulations to Mordecai for the win. As for Shadow...well, that's politics! One little misstep and the media is all over you.

I can see why unruliness would be a disqualification for the mascot. Of course, that same rule doesn't apply for the delegates....:)