Colorado DNC Hispanic Caucus Members Applaud the Selection of Denver to Host the 2008 National Democratic Convention
January 19, 2007Colorado DNC Hispanic Caucus Members applauded the selection of Denver to host the Democratic Party's 2008 national convention, touting the decision's importance to the Hispanic community in Colorado and across the country.
Ramona Martinez, who serves as Vice-Chair of the DNC's Hispanic Caucus at the national level, Debbie Marquez, Colorado's DNC Committeewoman, Mannie Rodriguez, Colorado's DNC Committeeman, and Maria Handley, an At-Large Member, praised the choice noting that it's yet another indicator of the national Democratic Party's commitment to engaging Hispanic voters heading into the 2008 presidential election. One out of every five Coloradoans are Hispanic, as are almost one of every three residents of Denver.
"By coming to Denver for the convention, and selecting Nevada to hold one of the first presidential nominating contests, the DNC and Chairman Howard Dean are proving a real commitment to having the Hispanic community at the table," said Martinez.
Nevada, which was selected to hold one of the earliest nominating contests in the Democratic primary for 2008, also has a sizeable Hispanic population.
"Hispanics will play a critical role in electing the next President of the United States," said Rodriguez, "and the Democratic National Committee understands that."
Marquez concluded that, "by focusing on engaging the Hispanic community early on, we can make sure that the eventual Democratic nominee has a strong presence, an effective strategy, and a real connection to Hispanic Democrats across the country well ahead of November 2008."
