DNC Energy Fight
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.
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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, 
Party leaders say Colorado’s 72 member delegation attending this week’s Democratic National Convention are unified in their support of Barack Obama – despite a drawn out and bitter primary fight between Obama and Hillary Clinton. 
Monday was the first official day of the 2008 Democratic National Convention…and while the scene inside the convention center included DNC staff and volunteers selling Barack Obama buttons and t-shirts, Tom Brokaw signing books, and of course, caucuses and meetings galore, as KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin reports, the scene outside the convention center seemed just as busy.