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Media registration open for 2008 Democratic Convention

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Contact: Chuck Oxley (208) 871-4976 (office)

BOISE, Idaho – In line with record turnout and unprecedented grassroots enthusiasm surrounding the Democratic race in Idaho, focus on the 2008 Democratic National Convention – to be held in Denver from August 25 -28, 2008 – is also on the rise.

This year, Idaho Democrats have seen huge increases in the number of people who want to participate in their democracy. Last month began with more than 14,000 people who filled Taco Bell Arena in Boise to hear Barack Obama; followed two days later by more than 22,000 people in every Idaho county who turned out for the Idaho Democratic Party Presidential Caucuses. And on March 1, the state Democratic Party broke a record for the number of dollars raised for the annual Frank Church Banquet.

“The historic level of interest and enthusiasm we’ve seen here in Idaho is consistent with what our Party is experiencing all over the country,” said Idaho State Party Chairman R. Keith Roark. “The message voters are sending is clear – they’re energized and ready to work hard to put a Democrat in the White House. The 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver will be Idaho’s opportunity to showcase our commitment to that effort and help put our nominee on the path to victory in November.”

The 2008 Democratic National Convention is expected to pump an estimated $160 million into the Denver area’s economy and draw approximately 35,000 visitors to the region, including 15,000 members of the media.

To ensure Idaho is well represented in Denver, the Idaho Democratic Party is encouraging local members of the media interested in covering the 2008 Democratic National Convention to apply now for press credentials to the event.

Members of the media must apply for credentials prior to April 15, 2008. For more information on application procedures for media credentials, workspace and housing, visit http://demconvention.com/press-logistics/.

Any additional questions about the credentialing process should be directed to the Democratic National Convention Committee’s (DNCC) Media Operations office at (720) 362-2008.

For editorial information and to receive regular press updates about the Democratic National Convention, please contact the DNCC Press Office at (720) 362-2006 or email DNCCpress@DemConvention.com.