DNC host officials short on cash (Denver Convention)

[F.Gordon]

Millions of dollars behind in raising money and unlikely to meet a fast-approaching final deadline, the Denver committee hosting the Democratic National Convention is considering spending cuts.

Committee sources say they are working with the Democratic National Convention Committee to consider lowering the $55 million in private cash and donated services that must be raised to bring the convention to town. The cuts would be made to the many parties the host committee is obligated to throw for the delegations and the news media, and other hospitality functions not tied to production aspects inside the convention hall.

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_9421155

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2008 was suppose to be a lazy stroll into the White House for the Dems. :eyes: The Committee didn't get a Credit Line because they thought it would not be needed and now it's too late. "We" were volunteers but now "we" have decided to leave town that week. With the '3 Ring Circus' that is planned for the Park....

[no_hypocrisy]

1. That's okay. Hillary will lend them the money.

[Poll_Blind]

2. Hell, hold it in an empty auditorium with a card table, I don't care.

  Cut the order for ranch dressing in half. Use carpet samples to cover the convention floor. I don't give a shit if they hold it in a barn.

  Let's get it done and get to the excoriating McCain part.

PB

[berni_mccoy]

3. What Poll_Blind said.

[lojasmo]

5. Agreed. I wish you could Rec. a single post.

Obama's going to be a completely classy nominee. Hell...hold the damn thing in a park. Worked fine in Portland.

[madrchsod]

4. gee the country is going..gone to hell

we are getting hosed by stuff we can`t control. i think the dems do`t have to put on a big show...they can cut back like everyone else

[paulk]

6. I have to say that I find this extremely funny

maybe that's because my opinion of the state Democratic party is so low. These people could fuck up a wet dream....

[rusty_parts2001]

7. Terrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!