Denver poised to land '08 Democratic convention

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The Mile High City is enjoying a surge of momentum in its bid for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, thanks to Colorado's electoral tilt to the left and a well-timed burst of union activity.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean is expected to announce the convention site in early December, and some Denver residents already are predicting their city will trump New York as the party's pick.

"I think we're a shoo-in," said Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute, a conservative think tank. "The Democratic Party should be rewarding the success of Democrats here because of this year's incredible election sweep."

In a state where Democratic registration ranks third behind that of Republican and unaffiliated, the Democrats reclaimed the governor's office after an eight-year Republican run, bolstered their majorities in the state legislature and captured a previously Republican House seat.

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[marmar]

1. Makes sense....

It's a region that's ours for the taking.

[skipos]

9. Yup. Dems picked up the governorship in 06, and a senate seat in 04. nt

[bigluckyfeet]

2. The Police of NYC

Sure did not treat people right during the gop convention.

[donheld]

3. Whoooooooooohooooooooooo

:woohoo: :applause: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo:

[Scooter24]

4. YES!

:woohoo:

I better get my reservations made early this time.

[thatsrightimirish]

5. Thank God

New York would be a horrible mistake.

[JudyM]

8. Agreed. Should be in a red or purple state, not a blue one. n/t

[Renew Deal]

6. Denver is a great city for the convention.

It's a symbolic middle ground for much of the country.

[DavidDvorkin]

7. I work downtown, in a company filled with liberals and Democrats

We'll be able to take a short walk and at least gawk from outside the convention center. That might be fun.

[davidinalameda]

10. it would be great to hold it in Denver

the only drawback in the time zone-it's two hours behind New York and Washington

but of course, the networks don't really focus on the conventions any longer