January 11, 2007

It was announced today that the 2008 Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, Colorado!

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Washington DC 

DNC Chairman Howard Dean announced that the 2008 Democratic National Convention will be held Monday, August 25 through Thursday, August 28.  The late August convention date will allow the Democrats to host their convention after the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.  The Democratic 2008 Presidential ticket will be formally nominated.

The following cities are bidding to host the 2008 DNC:

• Denver
• St. Paul/Minneapolis
• New York City

A decision and announcement will be made early 2007.

December 20, 2006

Statement from Representative Rahm Emanuel
Illinois' Fifth Congressional District

Congressman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland will be taking over as Chair of the Democratic

New DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen

Congressional Campaign Committee for the 2008 election cycle. Chris came to Congress in 2002 by upsetting one of the most entrenched House Republicans in one of the most Republican election years in memory, defeating Connie Morella in the Washington, D.C. suburbs.

Coming in the same class as Chris, it was clear to me from his hard-fought primary victory and even tougher general election win that he had an acute political capacity rarely found in Washington. And, throughout this election, I sought his advice and counsel in every critical decision I had to make. There is no one better prepared to take the reins of the DCCC than Congressman Van Hollen.

Chris joined me at the DCCC in his second term as one of my top lieutenants, heading up our candidate recruiting. In this role, he emphasized the big tent of the Democratic Party, saying, "If you believe in the basic gut principles of the Democratic Party -- opportunity, fairness for all -- we're not going to hold people to a litmus test." He also co-chaired the DCCC's "Red to Blue" program, which gave dozens of winning candidates the resources and support they needed to succeed.

A bold new direction for a secure America

1. Honest Leadership & Open Government
 We will end the Republican culture of corruption and
 restore a government as good as the people it serves.

2. Real Security
 We will protect Americans at home and lead the world
 by telling the truth to our troops, our citizens and
 our allies.

3. Energy Independence
 We will create a cleaner and stronger America by
 reducing our dependence on foreign oil.

4. Economic Prosperity & Educational Excellence
 We will create jobs that will stay in America by
 restoring opportunity and driving innovation.

5. A Healthcare System that Works for Everyone
 We will join 36 other industrialized nations by making
 sure everyone has access to affordable heath care.

6. Retirement Security
 We will ensure that a retirement with dignity is the right
 and expectation of every single American.

Together, America Can Do Better

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