Which city would you like to host our convention in 2008?

[Renew Deal]

A fellow DUer posted an article that says there are 11 cities up for consideration. Which would you prefer?

The 11th city is Las Vegas. I think it's so ridiculous that I am not posting it. Vegas is not a good choice considering the pukes corruption issues. Have at it....

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2135656&mesg_id=2135656

[MercutioATC]

1. Other: Cleveland

Strong Dem base in a battleground state. Seems the best choice to me.

[dolstein]

2. Agreed. I was about to suggest this.

NT

[wiley]

9. Good choice also.

Detroit as well. But it really should be in New Orleans.

[Maine-ah]

25. not NO

it would be like the repubs using new york 'cause of 911 and that is exactly how they'll spin it.

Personally (I'm obviously biased here) I would like to see it in Portland Maine. :-)

[wiley]

37. Portland would definitely be very cool

I'm thinking NO because there are so many states in the area that are going to go blue in 06 and 08 AND it will bring people to the area as well.

[Renew Deal]

10. Cleveland is a good choice as well.

Somehow they didn't make the final 11 that were interested. I wonder if the DNC considered it.

[WCGreen]

14. Not enough Hotel Rooms

[Bluzmann57]

3. Said Minneapolis

I will admit it is for somewhat selfish reasons. It is about a seven hour drive up there and would be nice to go there. But Denver would be a good choice too. We need that part of the country and a convention in Denver may just put Dems over the top.

[El Supremo]

4. Denver's only convention was the Democratic in 1908. The centennial state!

[Carla in Ca]

5. I had to choose Anaheim

What better way to continue to bust the R stranglehold here.

[demosincebirth]

8. In that case, how about Dallas-Ftw?

[Carla in Ca]

41. Another good one, I agree

But if it was in Anaheim, I could volunteer and participate. That is something I have always dreamed of doing.

[KamaAina]

6. New Orleans, with the DNC helping it get ready

starting the day the announcement is made. Build buzz around the convention by doing the right thing!

Historically the reason it's never happened is that few large N.O. hotels are unionized. With wages at an all-time high and businesses crying for workers, perhaps an organizing drive is in order?

edit; spelling

[MaineDem]

7. The DNC is meeting in New Orleans in April

I'm leaning toward Minneapolis or Denver for the convention.

[buddysmellgood]

11. For the love of God, people. It's got to be New Orleans. Why isn't that a

no brainer?

[goodhue]

12. Minneapolis!

Of course I live here and grew up here so I'm somewhat partial.
Minneapolis in the summer is a beautiful place to be

http://www.phototour.minneapolis.mn.us/minneapolis.html

[LincolnMcGrath]

13. IOWA CITY

[Tbounds]

15. New Orleans

The next convention should be In New Orleans.. it would help sow up Louisana and maybe arkansas in 2008, it would send the message that we havent given up on the South, that we care about poor people, etc. you know core Democratic Values.

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

24. It makes sense...

Convention in New Orleans. Nominate a southerner. Bring some damn attention back to the convention and use it to build support in the south.

[ISUGRADIA]

32. Any city that bid needed at least 17,000 hotel rooms, IC does not

[Kablooie]

16. But what about Lewistown Montana? Has anybody thought about that?

[Crazy Guggenheim]

17. I voted for San Antonio. However I think it should be in the middle of the

Red States.

[berni_mccoy]

18. Salt Lake City or Vegas

[gunsaximbo]

19. CHICAGO!!!!!!???? Greatest city in the Country!!!

[ieoeja]

30. We just hosted it in '96. n/t

[gunsaximbo]

33. That was 10 years ago!

C'mon! Come back to Chicago maaan.

[f-bush]

20. What about Seattle!

[dorktv]

21. Phoenix and why:

Phoenix is hot during the summer yes.

However, it currently has a kick ass Governor recognized nationally for her competence, it is one of the most progressive states with regards to funding for campaigns, has a Democratic Mayor (even if he never acts like one) would be very inexpensive since it is summer and has been one of the places to be for all the candidates presidentially.

So having it in AZ would be good for everyone except those who do not like the heat but we have AC out here.

[LWolf]

22. Other:

San Francisco or Sacramento.

[PBass]

23. New Orleans, for obvious reasons.

It has nothing to do with how scenic your hometown is. For emotional reasons, New Orleans has to be the place.

Lets hope the DNC comes up with their national platform by then. /snark

[LWolf]

26. That would be the best choice.

Will New Orleans be "rebuilt" enough to handle the crowds? On edit, I guess if they can do Mardi Gras they can do the convention.

I'd also like to see a convention on the west coast, and not in republican-loving orange county. I'm worried about California, with the lastest Diebold scandal and bush strong men moving in to shore up Arnold's campaign. I'd like to see the Democratic Party show some appreciation to California for her 55 electoral votes.

[ieoeja]

31. Given that the convention is where the platform is finalized.

Then I don't think it likely we will finalize the platform before then. Or would you rather Howard Dean dictate the platform and ignore the delegates elected by the people to the national convention?

[enlightenment]

27. Gee, thanks for making up our minds for us.

Your poll is invalid when you pick and choose what will be included based on your personal opinion.

[SaveElmer]

28. How about the most loyal blue state over the last 34 years....

Yep that is Minnesota!!!

The ONLY state to vote against Reagan both times!!!

[dflprincess]

34. Yup, we deserve it.

The state that gave the country Hubert Humphrey, Eugene McCarthy, Walter Mondale and Paul Wellstone. The state that hasn't voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1972 should host the convention. Besides Minneapolis, the City of Lakes is beautiful and the delegates would enjoy it.

[wiley]

38. Impossible to argue against Minnesota

so it has got to stand on arguments for.

[doc03]

29. Pittsburgh

[Nutmegger]

35. Ummmmm, what about HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT???!!!

:rofl:

I said The Mile-High City. The city has had a 40 year tradition of election good Dem mayors and I know Mayor John Hickenlooper is trying hard. They haven't had the Dem convention since 1908!

[LuckyTheDog]

36. DETROIT

Did a GREAT job with the Super Bowl. Great story to tell that would highlight why Democratic values are needed more than ever.

[Katherine Brengle]

39. New Orleans, BUT--

they need to tone it down from the way conventions usually go. The tone needs to be different, more serious, and there needs to be a clear and definitive statement made by the Democratic Party that they will-- a) help the people of New Orleans rebuild their lives, and not just from the effects of Katrina, but the many serious problems that plagued them before the storm ever hit (and this needs to translate to their larger national agenda as well), and b) build a new kind of federal government that really takes care of the American people in time of crisis--not one that leaves them hanging.

A New Orleans convention will be tricky, because it can't be trite, and it can't be glitzy, and it can't patronize--it has to be genuine, a genuine attempt to reach out to the people, not only of Louisiana, but of the American south. Southern Americans deserve economic stablity and clean air and all the other things we want just as much as everyone else in this country, and we need to reach out to them and show them that there is room in the Democratic party for them.

[Greyhound]

40. NO, there're good reasons for all the other cities, but this time it has

to be New Orleans. It will be a powerful statement and a perfect backdrop. There is no better choice.