August 29th, 2008 // comments (0)

Obama Fans Need More Than Change

Juan Bonilla, who has managed the parking lot outside Ponce Furniture for more than three decades, set a record Thursday.

Bonilla, wearing a reflective vest with a Barack Obama pin, persuaded several ticket-holders to pay $80 to park in a prime spot near Invesco Field at Mile High.

By 2 p.m., several hours before Obama would deliver his historic speech, Bonilla had collected that exorbitant fee from five people heading to the stadium. A spot for a big Denver

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August 29th, 2008 // comments (0)

Barack Obama’s Big DNC Speech

DENVER – Barack Obama’s speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night was what many nervous Democrats were hoping for: a forceful challenge to John McCain and the Republicans, and a restatement of the message to change Washington and the nation that propelled him to the nomination.

Speaking to a nation fighting two wars, struggling with a weakened economy and growing doubtful about the future, Obama said he would make the fall campaign a choice between a continuation of

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August 28th, 2008 // comments (0)

DNC Coverage: The Big Night

Obama aides concerned about long security lines; worried about empty seats during primetime.

Programming Note: Al Gore will take the stage at 8:30PM EDT, Obama around 10PM.

More on that McCain VP Pick, check out this tidbit…

In a strong sign that John McCain has not selected Joe Lieberman to be his running mate, Republican members of Congress were told today by McCain’s campaign that the Arizona senator would tap a traditional number two, according to a

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August 28th, 2008 // comments (0)

Embargo Breaker: Obama’s Big Speech

‘Eight Is Enough’ will be the theme of the speech…

Excerpts from Barack Obama’s nomination acceptance speech follow…

August 28th, 2008 // comments (0)

The Stage Is Set At Invesco Field

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., looks at the venue at Invesco Field at Mile High where he will accept the Democratic nomination for President in Denver, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

August 28th, 2008 // comments (0)

Joe Biden’s Speech To The DNC

“Our country is less secure and more isolated than it has been at any time in recent history,” said Joe Biden, the U.S. senator from Delaware who a week ago became Barack Obama’s running mate and was presented as the vice presidential nominee Wednesday night.

I think Barack Obama has fallen into a bit of a trap here. The convention so far has been about the Clinton camp and nothing more. Night one featured an impressive speech by Ted…

August 27th, 2008 // comments (0)

Delegates Ready For DNC Roll Call

Delegates at the Democratic National Convention are filling out their tally sheets Wednesday to be turned in quickly so the roll call for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton can begin promptly at 5 p.m. ET.

Obama aide Jenny Backus said one nominating speech and two seconding speeches for Clinton will be offered followed by four speeches — one nominating and three seconding speeches — for Obama. The event will take about 30 minutes.

Afterward, the tally sheets will be

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August 27th, 2008 // comments (0)

Denver Police Slam CODEPINK Protester

You know, far be it from me to defend the loons in CODEPINK but these cops were being more than just a little too aggressive. The officer who knocked the first protester to the ground was clearly frustrated and he overreacted. You can also here one of the other officers call a protester ‘bitch’ in the melee. I was just thinking that, other than a few arrested abortion protesters, the police action in Denver has been pretty quiet –…

August 26th, 2008 // comments (0)

Live Coverage: DNC Day Two

Full schedule of Day 2 events at the DNC in Denver after the cut…

August 25th, 2008 // comments (0)

Ted Kennedy Addresses The DNC

Quite possibly one of his last speeches ever… Ted Kennedy knocks it out of the park.

Update: Here’s the other major speech of night one at the DNC – Michelle Obama.

August 25th, 2008 // comments (0)

Live Coverage: DNC Kickoff Begins

Continuous coverage of the Democratic National Convention via MSNBC… Press Play.

Update: Here’s is tonight’s full schedule of events…

MONDAY, AUG. 25

5:00PM EDT

Rules, Credentials and Platform to be finished by 7PM EDT

7:00PM EDT
Biographical Messages on Senator Barack Obama

8:00PM EDT
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Journey for Change)
President Jimmy Carter
Senator Claire McCaskill
Mayor John Hickenlooper, Denver
Maya Soetoro-Ng Mya (Obama’s sister)

9:00 PM EDT
Senator Ted Kennedy

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August 25th, 2008 // comments (0)

Video: Behind The Scenes At The DNC

August 25th, 2008 // comments (0)

Suspicious Package Found In Denver

A suspicious package found early this morning near Civic Center was “rendered safe” by authorities.

Denver police officers, firefighters and the Denver Bomb Squad was called to Civic Center Plaza, 1560 Broadway, after the item was found at about 3 a.m., said a spokesman with the city’s Joint Information Center.

The JIC is open during the Democratic National Convention to respond to media calls about public safety and security.

The package was found in a plaza area above the

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August 25th, 2008 // comments (0)

Ted Kennedy To Address The DNC

In a development that is sure to bring the house down, US Senator Edward M. Kennedy is expected to attend the Democratic National Convention, most likely to deliver a speech tomorrow night.

Kennedy is battling brain cancer, and his doctors are said to be worried that his treatment has compromised his immune system and that attending the convention could put him at further risk. Still, the senator has recently told people that he has a speech written for the

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