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It’s been a hundred years since Democrats last met in the Mountain West for their convention. Tonight, by nominating their Presidential candidate in Denver, they are hoping to chip away the Republicans’ Rocky Mountain stronghold. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports from Denver.
Behind the glitz and glamour of the Democratic National Convention thousands of volunteers are working long hours to keep the wheels turning. Some volunteers have taken time off work and flown to Denver, and most won’t be attending VIP receptions and private parties. Bente Birkeland looks at what’s in it for them.
The Democratic Convention is coming to a close in Denver tonight. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson sends this first-person profile of one Colorado Springs delegate who’s been getting a unique education in Convention 101.
More than 75-thousand people will pack into INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium tonight to listen to Barack Obama give his acceptance speech. The event will force the closure of more than five miles of Interstate 25 - so organizers of the Democratic National Convention are urging those who are ATTENDING - to leave the car behind. KUNC’s Sarah Hughes has more.
Rage Against the Machine headlined the Tent State Music Festival on Wednesday, playing to a crowd of thousands. But as KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin reports, the activist rock group was only one element of a day-long anti-war demonstration.
Denver’s 16th street mall is a hub of activity - even without the help of this week’s Democratic National Convention. But many were taken aback on Tuesday - when a group of U.S. military veterans who’ve served in Iraq and Afghanistan staged a mock occupation of the popular downtown venue. KUNC’s Sarah Hughes has more.
Two delegates from the roaring fork valley are at the National Convention in Denver. Blanca O’leary lives in Aspen and Bryan Gonzalez lives in Basalt–during their first day, they saw Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama speak, and Gonzalez switched his support for president. Aspen Public Radio’s Marci Krivonen reports.
At the DNC, KRFC’s Michele Scalva attended the National Stonewall Democrats’ Tea Party. She submitted these interviews, including a chat with the National Party Lead.
The Old and New World have kept business deals floating back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean for centuries. In the early 1600s, English explorers settled in Virginia and began exporting glassware to Europe. After World War II, the U.S. Marshall Plan helped rebuild Europe. This week, American democrats meeting in Colorado will nominate Barak Obama as their presidential candidate. He could be the Unites States’ next chief executive and determine the future of European-American business relations. Nancy Greenleese reports on what he has in store.
At the Democratic National Convention yesterday Colorado delegates welcomed the governor of Arizona while Ute Tribal leaders gathered to discuss the importance of the Native American vote.
Sarah Baumgartner from KSUT Four Corners Public Radio has more from the Capitol.
Renewable energy was on the minds of Democratic house leaders in Denver yesterday during a mid-day press conference. The only problem for those touting the benefits of wind and solar power - was a group of determined John McCain supporters protesting the Democrats energy agenda. From Denver, KUNC’s Kirk Siegler has more.
As part of the Democratic National Convention, Michelle Obama and Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter are co-chairing Delegate Service Day Wednesday, in which delegates from across the country will volunteer at service organizations throughout Denver. The convention committee has encouraged Democrats statewide to schedule their own events in conjunction with Delegate Service Day. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin reports on one group that got a jump on the activities.
As the Democratic National Convention continues today with a roll call vote, and speakers ranging from New Mexico Representative Tom Udall to former President Bill Clinton, another presidential candidate is gearing up for his own rally. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin reports.
Denver police arrested several anti-abortion protestors on Tuesday. The same day that DNC officials hosted their first ever caucus on religion. Panelists from across the religious spectrum discussed topics ranging from poverty, to faith based government programs. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
Democratic strategists say Barack Obama will need Latino votes if he wants to win in western such as Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. But some Latino voters in these areas remain loyal to former candidate Hillary Clinton - and they say it will take a fair amount of convincing, to move them over to the Obama camp. From Denver, KUNC’s Sarah Hughes has more.
