DNC Announces Dates for 2008 Democratic Convention [View All]

[MaineDem]

For Immediate Release
November 4, 2005
Contact: Karen Finney/Josh Earnest, 202.863.8148

DNC Announces Dates for 2008 Democratic Convention
Late August Convention Will Maximize Momentum for Democratic Ticket

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

"I'm pleased to announce that the 2008 Democratic National
Convention will be held in late August 2008," said 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."


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