November 04, 2005

Dean Announces Convention Dates

And props to DNC chair Howard Dean for surprising the GOP... getting in their OODA loop, if you will.

The DNC today announced that the 2008 Dem Nat'l Convention will be held from Mon, 8/25 to Thursday 8/28. According to a DNC release, "The late August convention date will allow the Democrats to host their convention after the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing." DNC Chairman Howard Dean: "I look forward to joining with Democrats from across the country August 25-28th, as we gather to formally nominate our 2008 Presidential ticket."

Cities that have expressed interesting in hosting the convention include Anaheim, CA, and Denver, CO, as well as several others. Dean and the DNC decided on the date after consultation with ex-WH nominees, ex-convention officials, DNC members and other party leaders.

Republicans familiar with RNC planning say it's too early to tell what Dean's announcement means for GOPers. Such an early announcement caught some Republican officials by surprise. The RNC will announce its site selection committee in January and will announce the convention date later. [MARC AMBINDER]

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