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Drill Baby Drill!
by NPT Staff
The Republican National Convention might have succeeded in adding a phrase to the lexicon with "Drill Baby Drill!" Within minutes of this chant, the internet was alive with posts about this mantra.
Posted on September 3, 2008
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"Frontier fighting words," but now, time to get to work
Posted on September 4, 2008
Palin's speech definitely roused the faithful, and set the stage for McCain's speech tonight. An El Paso delegate describes the convention thus far.
Republican National Convention Schedule of Events
Posted on September 2, 2008
Several events have thrown the convention schedule off (namely Gustav) and the convention planners will post updated schedules each day. For instance, tomorrow's schedule is not yet posted.
- Sarah Palin's Speech at the RNC
- Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Alaska Governor Sarah Palin Vice Presidential Nominee To Address the 2008 Republican National Convention
- Press Release: Hispanic Texas Legislators Champion Pedal Power At Democratic National Convention
- Freewheelin con La Raza bike ride highlights importance of exercise, health and sustainability.
- Barack Obama's Speech
- Delivered at Invesco stadium Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 8 p.m.
- Obama, Invesco
- DENVER -- Culminating with the week a bang, literally, Democratic Party presidential nominee Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination Thursday night.
- "We won!": Soldiers go from tense standoff with police to a meeting with Obama
- DENVER -- The group Veterans Against the War marched four miles, with thousands of civilian supporters, to demand an audience with presidential nominee Barack Obama. Things were edging close to something bad when the word went out that Obama's staff said he'd meet a representative of the group.
- Street Scenes, Denver, Aug. 27, 2008
- DENVER -- On California, an entrepreneur expanded his business. At Civic Center Park, a Critical Mass. And at Speer and Market, police, protesters, and soldiers avoided confrontation.
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Sarah Palin's Speech at the RNC
Posted on September 3, 2008
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Alaska Governor Sarah Palin Vice Presidential Nominee To Address the 2008 Republican National Convention
Press Release: Hispanic Texas Legislators Champion Pedal Power At Democratic National Convention
Posted on August 29, 2008
Freewheelin con La Raza bike ride highlights importance of exercise, health and sustainability.
Barack Obama's Speech
Posted on August 29, 2008
Delivered at Invesco stadium Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 8 p.m.
Obama, Invesco
Posted on August 29, 2008
DENVER -- Culminating with the week a bang, literally, Democratic Party presidential nominee Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination Thursday night.
"We won!": Soldiers go from tense standoff with police to a meeting with Obama
Posted on August 28, 2008
DENVER -- The group Veterans Against the War marched four miles, with thousands of civilian supporters, to demand an audience with presidential nominee Barack Obama. Things were edging close to something bad when the word went out that Obama's staff said he'd meet a representative of the group.
Street Scenes, Denver, Aug. 27, 2008
Posted on August 28, 2008
DENVER -- On California, an entrepreneur expanded his business. At Civic Center Park, a Critical Mass. And at Speer and Market, police, protesters, and soldiers avoided confrontation.
Obama becomes Democratic nominee for president by acclamation, and at Clinton's urging
Posted on August 27, 2008
State Rep. Norma Chavez said that "President Clinton sealed the deal. He was forthright and his message was clear, Obama is ready. That was the message. When a very popular president makes that statement it's very very important."
Street Scenes, Denver, Aug. 26, 2008
Posted on August 27, 2008
DENVER -- A look at some of the activity and events taking place in and around Denver's Downtown, as the convention takes on its shape and character.
Hillary Rodham Clinton's Speech
Posted on August 27, 2008
Below is the text as prepared for Hillary Rodham Clinton's speech to the Democratic convention.
Hillary Emailed Me
Posted on August 27, 2008
I signed up for Hillary Clinton's email newsletter and after 18 months, it's still exciting to get emails from big celebrities like a presidential candidate.
Hillary Clinton's rousing speech, which may not matter so much
Posted on August 27, 2008
DENVER -- It's questionable whether her speech will change any minds. It may not matter. It was Hillary Clinton's night, but it was clear it's Barack Obama's convention.
Get to Know Your Delegates
Posted on August 27, 2008
According to the El Paso Democratic Party website, there are 10 delegates representing El Paso at the Democratic National Convention. Provided here is the list of names; get to know your delegates.
A walk around Downtown Denver, which is getting more and more hectic
Posted on August 26, 2008
DENVER -- A woman walks by, sees the McCain people, and says, "The audacity of them." She is an Obama supporter, but there is a smile in her words. Two other guys say, I think some anarchists are going to beat them up.
18 Million Voices
Posted on August 26, 2008
DENVER -- Not all Hillary Clinton supporters are PUMAs; the group 18 Million Voices takes a more toned down approach. They're not so much against Obama as they are for Clinton, say organizers.
Reyes: Unity Matters
Posted on August 26, 2008
DENVER -- U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes said that he's not writing Texas off, Hispanics will unite behind U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, and he hopes El Paso's fractured delegation will be able to come together when it finally counts. Reyes also addressed the convention.
Michelle Obama's Democratic Convention Speech
Posted on August 25, 2008
Below is the text as prepared for Michelle Obama's speech to the Democratic convention.
What Michelle Obama Wore for her Keynote Address
Posted on August 25, 2008
Waiting for the big speech tonight from Michelle Obama was clouded with anticipation of her outfit. Earlier we published a collection of discussions from bloggers and reporters surrounding Michelle Obama's fashion sense and elegance.
Anger, a Recurring Theme
Posted on August 25, 2008
Politico.com reported that "One senior Obama supporter said the Clinton associates negotiating on her behalf act like 'Japanese soldiers in the South Pacific still fighting after the war is over.' "
A Convention Descends on Denver
Posted on August 25, 2008
Sunday, the convention was a growing presence, but not yet overwhelming. I haven’t gone down there yet today, as I'm writing this, and a group of veterans were planning a protest march against the war this morning. It is likely the protests – whether for Clinton or against the political system – will mount as the week intensifies.
PUMA in Denver
Posted on August 25, 2008
"Do you know what PUMA is?" she leaned towards me. "Party Unity My Ass."
Paul Moreno Weighs in
Posted on August 25, 2008
"Mr. Obama’s campaign began sending out a one-page sheet of daily talking points to delegates, instructing them what to say and what to avoid in talking to reporters. (In one last week, according to a recipient, the central thrust was how to parry questions about Clinton-Obama strife and Mrs. Clinton’s speech by saying, “I can’t wait to hear Hillary Clinton talk about the future and am excited that her candidacy is unifying our party!”)"
Don Williams, El Paso Delegate
Posted on August 25, 2008
"Every single person in El Paso I don’t feel is going for Barack Obama, I am going to register (for the vote) someone to replace them—the rest of this pettiness, let them wallow in it, because I am moving on. My gut reaction is that a good Democrat will do what good Democrats will have to do in the very end. I am going to give them some credit," Williams said.
Denver, Obama, Biden, Clinton. PUMAS, protests, peace, and city parks. It's DNC 2008.
Posted on August 25, 2008
At some point, the convention will be about Obama. As it begins, though, the buzz is about the Clintons and Biden, and the El Paso delegation is split. On the periphery of the convention, there are protests, meditations, and a city living its life. Dispatches from Denver, 2008.
What will Michelle Obama wear tonight?
Posted on August 25, 2008
Tonight’s speech by Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention will bring all kinds of experts out to discuss how she fared and one topic that will attract the deepest of analysis is her fashion choice.
On the Road to Denver
Posted on August 23, 2008
I'll do my best to keep track of all things El Paso, mostly as relates to the Democratic Party convention, but also other observations that might relate.
