Question about DLC Conference in Columbus Ohio

[Corey_Baker08]

Well I just picked up my paper and saw that the DLC national convention thing will be held July 25 in Columbus Ohio. Well this July 25 will be one day after my 16th birthday and Columbus is only a couple hours away.

So I have been thinking and trying to dind information on it seeing as in I have little information on the DLC, and I know the biggest names in the Democratic Party may be there. As A teen this sounds like a great opportunity and a trmendously fun time seeing and experiencing the candidates.

Yet I have no information on the event really at all. Is the public invited to this event or is this a reserved conference just for candidates? Anyone with info would be appreciated.

[Lady President]

1. I want to know too

I live in Columbus and would love to hear some of these Dems. speak too.

This is the article I found, but it sounds like only elected officials are welcome. I've never tried to link an article: http://www.ndol.org/ndol_ci.cfm?kaid=86&subid=84&contentid=253324

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DLC | Speech | May 10, 2005
Remarks by Al From Announcing the 2005 National Conversation
Columbus, Ohio

The National Conversation is the DLC's annual meeting, but it's much more than that. It's the premier event for the national network of New Democrat elected officials that we've been working to build over the years -- a network of rising political stars who will shape the future of their cities and states -- the future of our party -- and ultimately, the future of our country.

We expect several hundred of these leaders -- statewide elected officials, legislators, mayors, and city and county officials -- to join us in Columbus, from virtually every state, blue, red, or purple. These are the leaders who are working to solve the everyday challenges of our people far from the noisy but often empty political warfare in Washington.

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Aside from the "headliner" events the National Conversation will, as always, feature a broad array of intensive workshops on particular policy areas, and a host of opportunities for elected officials to trade good ideas and valuable experiences, and help build this national network.


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Also note that the DLC is obviously pushing Coleman for Governor:
Mayor Mike Coleman has been an active New Democrat for well over a decade. He has been chairman of the DLC's Local Elected Officials Network over the last two years, and was also named one of the DLC's "100 Elected Officials To Watch." We know he will take every opportunity during the Conversation to showcase his city and the aggressive agenda he has undertaken to bring it new jobs, a high standard of living, and better education.