Dem Party moves caucus date forward to attract presidential candidates

Pueblo - Today the Executive Committee of the Colorado Democratic Party voted to hold the May 2008 State Democratic Convention in the Colorado Springs Colorado World Arena. The site selection committee had two great facilities to choose from. The Broomfield Events Center was also in the running. Site Selection Committee Chair Dan Slater said "Broomfield also had a great facility and we hope to have them as an option in future."

The Colorado Democratic Party Central Committee also changed the traditional third Tuesday in March caucus date to first Tuesday in February to accommodate potential visits by presidential candidates. This move is in accordance H.B. 1376 passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor Bill Ritter in the 2007 legislative session. "By moving this date forward in the election cycle Colorado takes a greater role in deciding the who becomes the next president," said Pat Waak, Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party."

NOTE: The El Paso Democratic Party will be recruiting volunteers to help with the convention. Volunteers can contact the El Paso Dems at (719) 473-8713.