democratic delegates

Several local Democrats are making their final preparations before they head to the national convention, which begins in Denver on Monday.

When the Democratic delegates descend on Denver for the party's national convention, they should try to see the "real" Colorado — like getting out of town to see bison or to climb a mountain.

Or hit the Buckhorn Exchange for some Rocky Mountain oysters.

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A feud within the Texas Democratic Party is heating up. It involves the number of party delegates awarded to each of the two presidential candidates.

Good luck with that…

From TPM:

Gov.

Charlie Crist (R-FL) seems to be backing away from a trial balloon that he would support a new Democratic primary in Florida — and he’s joined by Michigan Gov.

Jennifer Granholm (D) in standing firm on the January rogue primaries.

Can Sen. Hillary Clinton catch Sen. Barack Obama in the race for Democratic delegates? And what did Clinton mean Wednesday morning when she suggested that the two rivals might wind up sharing the ticket?

Howard Wolfson, communications director for the Clinton campaign, offers his thoughts.

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Texas uses a system of awarding Democratic delegates based on a region's voter turnout history.