Looks like a whole lot of Pending going on here ...
Posted on 07/06/2008 8:33:32 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Statement From DNC Chairman Dean and Convention CEO Daughtry on New York Times Sunday Story July 6, 2008 Email this Print this Blog this Digg this
We are proud to stand at the helm of the finest Convention team we’ve known. As the arm of the national Party tasked with planning and organizing the Democratic National Convention in Denver, the Democratic National Convention Committee has been at this for more than a year. And we take great pride in our work. That's why we were astonished to read in Sunday’s New York Times such a gross misrepresentation of the groundwork that has been laid to date.
The New York Times asserts that this is a Democratic convention effort “marred by costly setbacks.” That is false. In fact we are ahead of the game. Anyone who has ever worked on a national political Convention would tell you as much. This is a well managed Convention.
The New York Times states that the Convention is facing “upwardly spiraling costs on key contracts still being negotiated.” That is false. All major contracts have been executed and we are on track to move in to the Pepsi Center to begin build out on Monday as planned.
The New York Times implies that the Convention has imposed eating restrictions on delegates to the Convention. That is false. Democrats at the Pepsi Center and other official Convention venues can have all the fried goodies they can stomach. Talk of anything to the contrary is just plain silly.
The New York Times reports that Democrats are $6 million over budget in Convention planning and have failed to estimate costs properly. That is false. From day one, prudent budgeting and financial management have been an important part of our Convention planning – across the board.
The New York Times states that “overly ambitious environmental goals” from Convention organizers have backfired, citing a lack of interest from delegates in the effort. That is false. In fact, hundreds of delegates have already signed on to the “Green Delegate Challenge,” and we anticipate recently selected delegates to join in the weeks ahead.
Despite uninformed criticism in the New York Times and the city’s worries about the color and fried nature of food among other things, our focus remains on putting on an historic event that helps keep Senator Barack Obama on a path to victory in November. When August comes, the eyes of the world will be watching. And we’ll be ready.
Governor Howard Dean, Chairman, Democratic National Committee
Leah D. Daughtry, CEO, Democratic National Convention Committee
“overly ambitious environmental goals” - hee hee!
Two liars - - who do you believe?
Answer - neither. The situation must be worse than anybody can imagine.
If you lie often enough, and loud enough,,,,, well,,, then the lie becomes the truth.
“remain calm,all is well” snicker,snicker;)
You’re right, just ask Bill Clinton.
Howard Dean - flaming a$$hole. Really deranged fellow.
Looks like someone struck a nerve ;)
So much emphasis on fried food. This really is bizarre, like a concocted smokescreen with an ulterior motive.
“The situation must be worse than anybody can imagine.”
....you ain’t kidding!...I’m sure the Times went easy on their darlings at the DNC...if I were caterer, the only way I would do business with them is cash-in-advance...and I do mean benjamins...no checks.
Now if only Howie Dean would give us a televised scream to show us what he really thinks of the NY TIMES......
......AAAIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!
Kind of like when I found myself almost rooting for Hillary over Obama, now I can’t believe I’m leaning toward The Times on a credibility-in-reporting issue.
The Democratic Party exists to buy votes with federal money.
Read: "As long as they aren't expecting to actually get paid..."
***Two liars - - who do you believe?***
Exactly!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6461274
DU solution
I read a few weeks ago that the vendors for the Dem convention were protesting the Greenies order to serve all food in three colors, red, green and yellow. They said they couldn’t afford to follow those orders at the price offered to them.
About DU’s idea of putting the Dem convention in every movie theater so that they can ALL feel they are a part of it. Who’s going to pay the police to protect the innocent who might happen into a movie complex to see another movie? Who’s going to pay for the cleanup after the dummies leave their filth behind?
What about the GLOWBULL WARMING with all of the cars on the streets instead of staying home and watching on TV...Oh the Horror! Wonder what the cost to power up Mile High Stadium will be?:)
You know it might not be a bad idea after all. Just send in the Narcs and they can arrest half of the crowd all in one place.
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