by Brian Leubitz [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

I'm super-duper proud to announce that Calitics will be the official state blog for California at the DNC Convention in Denver this August!  We'll be covering all of the action from the floor of the convention, actually seated within the California delegation. We actually only have one press pass to share amongst the Calitics Crew that will be attending, but we'll work to maximize the efficacy of said press pass. (Also, shout out to DNC folks. California has 10% of the delegates, why only slightly greater than 1% of the state blogger passes?)

We'll be giving out some more details as we get closer to the convention (the end of August).  These things are always more about the presentation than any actual stuff that happens there. While this year isn't all that likely to be different, there does exist a remote possibility of some drama.  Either way, it should be an interesting experience for those of us that will be attending.

Pretty fancy video, huh? Howard Dean went all out for our (state or territory).

by Bob Brigham [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

Today is the day to choose the delegates for this year's DNC Convention in Denver. Since the Clinton team refuses to acknowledge the math, it could be the first convention floor fight in a generation so choose well. Here's what you need to know:

• Get there early, registration is from 2PM - 3PM followed by the caucuses. So get there early (I'm aiming for 1:45).
• Find out your caucus location. It is by congressional district. Obama sites - Clinton sites
• Check out the candidate list. There are a ton of candidates with many running like actual campaigns and such.
• Any other questions? Check out the FAQ

And let us know how things worked. I'm predicting record turnout with logistical problems because of record interest. Speaking of which, bring your friends!

P.S. You MUST be in line by 3PM to vote. Did I mention to get there early?

by Susan Rowe [courtesy of Blog for America]

Written in a message from the Chairman of the California Democratic Party, State Senator Art Torres (Ret.) titled "You get to choose".

by Brian Leubitz [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

CDP Chair Art Torres has not one superdelegate vote, but 6. That's because he gets to choose five unpledged delegates for the DNC Convention in August. From the Chronicle:

Consider Art Torres, chairman of the California Democratic Party. He remains uncommitted, yet he could be the most powerful superdelegate of all. Torres gets to name five additional superdelegates, giving him control over six votes at the national convention this summer.

"I am the super of supers!" Torres proclaims with a laugh.

He and other state party chairmen will appoint most of the additional 76, known in Democratic ranks as "unpledged add-ons."

by Lucas O'Connor [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

Torres is speaking now, waxing poetic about the proper behavior for a spirited primary- no personal attacks, etc. etc.  But in the process mentioned that Michigan and Florida delegates should be seated at the DNC convention.  Not exactly sure where all this is coming from, but there it is.

And now we're on to McCain and the S&L scandal.  Didn't anyone pass him the memo that this year's convention is ONLY about Leno/Midgen? :)

by DFA Staff [courtesy of Blog for America]

The DFA Training Academy is in full swing.  We have already had two great trainings; one in Seattle and another in the East Bay in California.  This weekend, the DFA Training Academy goes to Tuscaloosa, AL.  Here is a new video shot during the East Bay training of what the DFA Training Academy is all about:

Here is the 2008 Schedule:

by DFA Staff [courtesy of Blog for America]

Check out this great video about the DFA Training Academy:

For more information on the DFA Training Academy click here.

2008 DFA Training Academy Schedule