Dems put city pick on hold until '07
The union official at the center of Denver's stalled bid for the 2008 Democratic convention said Tuesday that his opposition has been clear for months.
Denver's stagehand union leader, Jim Taylor, explained his entrenched problem with holding a political convention at Denver's Pepsi Center as Democrats headed into the holiday recess with bids from both Denver and New York in doubt.
The Democratic National Committee on Tuesday delayed its decision between the two cities in light of Denver's union problem and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's continued concerns about raising enough money.
Taylor, Business Agent for Local No. 7 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, expressed concerns over the proposal to hold the convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, which has a history of being anti-union.
Discussions in Denver are ongoing, with an announcement of the final choice by the DNC in early January.
Personally, I hope that the convention is in Denver; my sister lives there and has volunteered to be a host for volunteers if space is needed.
That would be an awesome opportunity, both to witness the selection of the nominee and for a few of the denizens of the AZ blogosphere to cover the event together.
Good night!
2 comments:
I would like the convention to be in Denver too, but if it means going against our friends in the labor movement, forget it.
I've got no argument with that; I just hope any differences can be worked out in a manner satisfactory to the union.
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