Convention-al Wisdom

Take a deep breath

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:35:25 -0700

If you had any doubt that everything in life is a sponsorship opportunity, we give you Oxygen Plus, a Minnesota company that promises to be selling a breath of fresh air during the Democratic National Convention.

Who isn't speaking at the DNC?

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:55:29 -0700

The Obama campaign and the Democratic National Convention Committee continue to trickle out press releases listing people scheduled to speak at the DNC.

So far, the tally is 73 people, give or take or few.

Potential Obama VP to be at Red Rocks

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:33:01 -0700

He's reported by many to be on Barack Obama's short list for vice president - Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine. And he'll be at Red Rocks Sunday.

Most diverse DNC ever

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:35:38 -0700

The delegates in Denver next week will be 44 percent minority, 50/50 men to women and 31 percent seniors or youth.

The DNCC says it will be the most diverse party convention ever.

Obama's grassroots finance committee forming

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:59:03 -0700

Obama wants you...to raise $1,000.

Where have you gone Mrs. Robinson?

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:56:10 -0700

Charlie Brown wants to know.

McCain "Taxman" ad launched

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:31:47 -0700

The John McCain campaign launched an ad today called "Taxman." No music from the Beatles, however.

Local Iraq War Vet to go backstage with Obama

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:41:02 -0700

University of Colorado student and Iraq war veteran is one of 10 people to get to go backstage with Barack Obama at Invesco Field in Denver.

Because the world needs more coffee table books

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:30:26 -0700

Art Suarez was in the Rocky's lobby yesterday, promoting his new print-your-own coffee table book.

It's a compilation of Barack Obama wisdom, he says.

Congratulations, Rich Peters

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:53:29 -0700

The Iowa City man is the winner of the Democrats' video contest, "Why Am I a Democrat in 2008?"

Obama ad goes national during Olympics

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:35:27 -0700

It will air in all 50 states during the Olympics.

You get three minutes, Mr. Mayor

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:28:12 -0700

That's how long Mayor John Hickenlooper's speech is.

OMG My limo better not be booked

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:00:17 -0700

The NY Post has alarming news for those of us used to tooling about Denver in a limousine.

I really hope the Rocky thought about this early enough to book my car.

RNC Deputy Chair in Colorado

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:54:28 -0700

Frank Donatelli, deputy chairman of the Republican National Committee, in Colorado to survey the battleground state.

Obama's latest TV pitch

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:20:37 -0700

It's only August and, yet, the Obama campaign continues to roll out political ads at a blistering pace. We've got another one launching today.