Oklahoma

Oklahoma Delegation - Tuesday Morning

August 26, 2008 by DemoOkie

Rep. Keisel, Congressman Honda, Kaylyn Free, Todd Goodman

Congressman Mike Honda spoke to the Oklahoma Delegation Tuesday and spread his inspirational message. The Delegation meets every morning for speeches, instructions and daily credentials.

Later that morning Delegates, Alternates and Bloggers were invited by Union Pacific to join them on beautiful vintage rail cars for a light lunch.

More photos are here

http://denverokie.com/images/tuesdayam/index.html

Is it time for Light Rail in Oklahoma City after a ride in Denver?

August 26, 2008 by DemoOkie

Is it time for Light Rail in Oklahoma City after a ride in Denver?

by Calvin Rees

We have been using light rail in Denver and trying to check out how it would work in Oklahoma City. I rode it to the Convention area in downtown Denver and back to the hotel which is located in southeast Denver.

It was an interesting experience even though I had experience when living in Europe. I talked to some locals and they said they are using it more because of the high price of gasoline but that it is not always convenient to where they want to go. Some of our Delegates liked it but some had to stand all the way to where they were going.

The price of the ticket was $3 for a round trip but a monthly pass is just $108 and $54 for seniors, Disable students aged 6 through 19.

Other Political News for Today

August 26, 2008 by admin

In addition to the Democratic Convention, today there will be primaries for State, House and Senate (where applicable) seats in Alaska and Florida. There will be any necessary run-off primaries in Oklahoma.

The most interesting race today is the Republican Senate primary in Alaska, home of Ted Stevens. Newsweek has an interesting tidbit on some potential collusion relative to Ted, Dick Cheney and the Alaska oil pipeline, but I digress.

We'll have updates on the results as they are available.

The Monday CoverItLive Blend DNC coffeehouse is open

August 25, 2008 by PamsHouseBlend

Home base barista Julien Sharp is your host this evening, the opening night of primetime convention coverage. I'll pop in to join the conversation in the jumping coffeehouse and perhaps share a photo or two.  Click the icon below to participate.

   

Below the fold is the run of show for tonight's Convention proceedings.

Here we go! Liveblogging from the DNCC Monday!

August 25, 2008 by Celtic_Divas_Bl...

Here is the schedule for tonight:

Barack Obama’s story is an American story that reflects a life of struggle, opportunity and responsibility like those faced by Americans everyday. The opening night of the Convention will highlight Barack’s life story, his commitment to change, and the voices of Americans who are calling for a new direction for this country.

Monday’s headline prime-time speaker will be Michelle Obama.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (LOCAL)

Call to Order
The Honorable Howard Dean
Chair, Democratic National Committee
Former Governor of Vermont

Invocation
The Honorable Polly Baca – Greeley, Colorado
Former Colorado State Senator
President & CEO Latin American Research & Service Agency

Presentation of Colors
Navajo Code Talkers Association
Keith Little, Frank Willeto, Bill Toledo, Jimmy Begay

Pledge of Allegiance
Angela Morgan –Alexandria, Virginia
Served 9 years in the Marines and now runs a leadership development small business