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Los Angeles
August 14 - 17, 2000
August 14 - 17, 2000
Reporter's Notebook | Convention Audio | Stories
With the Republicans unified behind George W. Bush, Democrats hope to get a "bounce" for their ticket with the help of the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. The Democrats' strategy will "highlight working people and the issues that affect their lives through American Dialogues to be held each night of the convention
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Congressman Bill Luther August 17, 2000 Listen Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton August 15, 2000 Listen Ambassador Walter Mondale - Speaks to Minnesota delegation August 14, 2000 Listen Judi Dutcher August 14, 2000 Listen
Money Flows After Convention Shows August 17, 2000 Vice President Al Gore will take center stage stage at the Democratic National Convention as he formally accepts the party's nomination for President. Meanwhile, Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton meets with Gore's running mate, Joseph Lieberman, and DFL-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Jerry Janezich is interviewed by Jay Leno. Listen Money Flows After Convention Shows August 16, 2000 While coverage of the Democratic National Convention focuses on the nightly speeches, as much - if not more - of the action is occurring off-stage. On Tuesday night, Minnesota delegates attended a private reception at the Santa Monica Beach Club - just one of dozens of sideshows to the prime-time events. Some observers are concerned the sponsors of the extra-curricular activities are buying influence. Listen 
Clinton Addresses ConventionAugust 15, 2000 There's no "Clinton Fatigue" among the Minnesota delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Delegates praised Clinton's speech. They also heard from several other heavy hitters in their own meetings. And a Minnesota official made her own speech to the convention. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports. Listen Minnesota Democrats Promise a Show August 14, 2000 There will be no more suspense over the nomination than at the GOP convention two weeks ago, but Minnesota's 91 delegates say their convention will provide more substance. And they say it will offer more diversity. Nearly a quarter of Minnesota's delegates represent ethnic minorities. Democrats say that's in sharp contrast with the Republicans. Listen |
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