Colorado Tribes Perform Native American Blessing To Mark One Month Until The 2008 Democratic National Convention

Marking one month until the start of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, members of the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Indian tribes of Colorado performed a Native American blessing today outside the Pepsi Center, where Democrats will gavel open the Party's Convention on August 25th in Denver.

Released on Friday, July 25, 2008 at 02:00 PM

DNC Chairman Governor Dean, Obama Campaign Co-Chair Peña, Convention CEO Join First-Time Convention Delegates For Tour Of INVESCO Field At Mile High

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Governor Howard Dean and Obama Campaign Co-Chair Federico Peña toured INVESCO Field at Mile High today for the first time since the site was announced as the venue for the fourth night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. They were joined by Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) CEO Leah D. Daughtry and four first-time Convention delegates from the Colorado delegation.

Released on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 10:30 AM

2008 Democratic National Convention Enlists Senior Advisor To Ensure Convention Is Accessible For All Guests

As part of its continued commitment to put forward the most inclusive and accessible Convention possible, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced Becky Ogle, a recognized leader in the disability rights community, has joined the organization in Denver as Senior Advisor on Disability. Ogle will serve as a liaison between delegates with disabilities and the DNCC in the lead up to and during Convention week.

Released on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM

Michelle Obama And Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter To Co-Chair Delegate Service Day During 2008 Democratic National Convention

 Building on its commitment to make service and active participation in the community a hallmark of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced today that Michelle Obama and Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter will co-chair the Democratic National Convention’s Delegate Service Day, Wednesday, August 27. Through this effort, the DNCC will aim to inspire hundreds of thousands of Americans in a renewed commitment to service.

Released on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 01:00 PM

Voters Answer: 'Why Are You A Democrat In 2008?' On YouTube For A Chance To Attend And Premiere Video At The Democratic National Convention

In keeping with its commitment to bring more people into the democratic process than ever before, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced the launch of a national online video contest with YouTube – inviting Americans to respond to the question: "Why are you a Democrat in 2008?"

Released on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 06:00 AM