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Welcome to the 2008 Democratic National Convention Media Center. Created by the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, in conjunction with the City of Denver and the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, the online press room provides media with ongoing news updates (delivered by RSS or sign up for email alerts), access to b-roll and hi-res images, and factual information about the Convention and host city.
*Links to B-roll, Images, Fact Sheets, and more are on the right-hand column
*If you are media seeking a location for filming, please email Brent.Tongco@denvergov.org

Press Blog: Current Headlines

Obama And Clinton Nominators Announced

August 27, 2008
Republican Iraq War Veteran Michael Wilson, Senator Salazar (D-CO), Reps. Davis (D-AL) and Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) to speak on behalf of Barack Obama. Three Clinton Delegates, Including Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, Student Jordan Apollo Pazell and Campaign Volunteer Denise Williams Harris, to Nominate Senator Clinton Tonight. // More

INVESCO Field at Mile High on Thursday Night: Frequently Asked Questions

August 27, 2008
Via www.DemConvention.com, the answers to all your questions regarding Thursday night's historic event at INVESCO Field at Mile High // More

Day By Day: Thursday's Convention Events

August 27, 2008
Check here for all the info on Thursday's Convention Center floor highlights, along with Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. // More

Downtown Denver bar, The Ginn Mill, unveils a twenty foot mural by local artist Adam Moorhead to celebrate the Democratic National Convention

August 27, 2008
The mural humorously depicts Obama and McCain battling it out in a boxing ring. // More

The 2008 Convention: Schedule Of Daily Public Events Open To Press

August 27, 2008
All of the event info you need // More

Day By Day: Wednesday's Convention Events

August 26, 2008
Check here for all the info on Wednesday's Convention Center floor highlights, along with Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. // More

Tattered Cover Hosts Special DNC Week Author Signings

August 26, 2008
Popular novelist Michael Chabon and superb non-fiction writer and political insider Andrei Cherney will read and sign books at the bookstore's LoDo location. // More

ORIGINAL OBAMA PORTRAIT PAINTED DURING HOST COMMITTEE MEDIA WELCOMING PARTY GOES ON SALE

August 26, 2008
Posters, Limited-Edition Lithographs; Painting Acceptance Speech on Thursday // More

The 2008 Convention: Thursday, August 28th – Change You Can Believe In

August 26, 2008
Fourth Night Convention Speakers to Include Al Gore, Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine, Howard Dean Governor Bill Ritter, Host City Congresswoman Diana DeGette and the Colorado Congressional Delegation // More

Convention 2008: "America's Town Hall" To Answer Questions Directly From American Voters

August 25, 2008
Today through Wednesday of Convention week, Americans from across the country will have the opportunity to have their questions answered live from the Convention Hall through “America’s Town Hall,” a nightly segment designed to make the Convention more open and accessible to more people than ever before. // More

Day By Day: Tuesday's Convention Events

August 25, 2008
Check here for all the info on Tuesday's Convention Center floor highlights, along with Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. //