Another video from Saint Paul City Councilmember Melvin Carter III, from the scene at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Senator Amy Klobuchar and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak announce Minnesota’s votes from the floor of the Pepsi Center.
Saint Paul City Councilmember Melvin Carter III (Ward 1) is in Denver and is posting videos on his You Tube page.
Catch the view of the Pepsi Center from the “nose bleed” seats:
and tune in for more of Councilmember Carter’s videos from the DNC on YouTube!
See an original printing of the Declaration of Independence!
The document will be on display for public viewing September 2 - 4, 2008, at the Saint Paul City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Boulevard in downtown Saint Paul.
Read more about it on the City of Saint Paul’s web site.
Read the text of the Declaration of Independence and learn about the people who signed it.
You see the candidate’s ads and you hear what they say in their speeches and during debates, but do you have time to track down the truthfulness of everything that is being said?
Luckily, the folks at FactCheck.org are doing just that for you.
The web site for the The Annenberg Political Fact Check is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Their aim is to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics by monitoring the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.
The site includes assessment of the latest campaign ads, a “Just the Facts” video digest, a place where visitors can submit questions, and a way to sign up for RSS feeds or e-mail alerts, so you can stay on top of the newest information.
Official information on elections in Ramsey County:
Ramsey County Elections - Election information, including district and precinct maps, candidates, and other information for Ramsey County.
While the the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul is packed with delegates (and media!), the Minneapolis Convention Center will be playing host to Civic Fest.
Produced by the MSP Host Committee, CivicFest is a vibrant non-partisan civic festival celebrating Minnesota and American history, democracy, and the U.S. Presidency.
Many of the 30 plus exhibits have been featured attractions at the Smithsonian Institution and other renowned institutions. CivicFest will transform the Minneapolis Convention Center, from August 29 through September 4, into a uniquely entertaining and enlightening celebration of American history and civic engagement.
Saint Paul and Minneapolis are playing host to the Republican National Convention this September.
For the latest information about what is planned, visit the official sites of the Convention and the Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee:
If you want to see what is going on with the Democratic National Convention in Denver, vist: