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A three-day conference called “What’s Next,” featuring leading Democratic Party politicians, is underway in Denver. City officials hope it will strengthen their bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention (DNC).
The event was organized by Majority Democrats, a group that wants to influence the direction of the party. The conference began Thursday, Nov. 12, and one of its stages is the Mission Ballroom. According to Axios Denver, guests include House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and politicians mentioned as possible candidates in the 2028 presidential election. TV station KDVR stresses that the gathering is independent and is not an official party convention.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is a member of Majority Democrats. He told Axios he personally lobbied to have the conference held in his city. Denverite reports that Johnston hopes the event will improve Denver’s chances of being chosen.
Denver is one of three finalists, competing with Boston and Philadelphia. The convention is scheduled for Aug. 7–10, 2028. The city has hosted it before, in 1908 and 2008. In 2008, Barack Obama accepted the presidential nomination at the stadium then known as Invesco Field at Mile High.
City representatives point to their strengths. Johnston cited efforts on homelessness, crime and housing, investment in the downtown area, and the city’s sports, cultural and recreational offerings. In his view, its location in the West could help the party reach voters outside the East and West coasts.
The city is also lining up money for the convention bid. The board of the Denver Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved $40 million this week for the potential hosting of the convention. The Denver City Council is to consider the expenditure. According to CBS Colorado, local Democrats would need to raise about $75 million to $90 million for the convention. The Colorado Democratic Party estimates the convention could bring Denver and Colorado more than $400 million in economic benefits.
Source: Denver Post
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