Burnt Orange Report

Byron, i'm interrested in knowing how the mainstream media view bloggers such as ourselves from their perspective. I wouldn't think they would have a very high regard for our kind because for the most part we all hold down other full time jobs and how can we be seen as professional. That's what i'd be most curious about besides of course the reason that everyone is going to be there for,which is the horserace! Let the best man/men win. Go Bush.

It'll be interesting interacting with journalists at the convention. To be honest, I really don't know what to expect. One of the things that I tell people regularly is that I'm not a journalist, something that most bloggers try to maintain. But, then I tell people I'm a blogger, and they're like a what?? I'll let you know how things go.

Byron,

ConGRATS on getting credentialed for Boston! I saw it on the AP wire and nearly screamed out loud :) Erin & the puppies *did* jump ;)

I'll see you there. We're flying in Friday evening and will be going to Providence, RI for the NSD national convention for the day on Saturday, back that night to go to events in Boston on Sunday. We're really torn about the Democracy(Dean)Fest in western Mass. -- but have decided to do the NSD convention instead. HOPEfully Dean will speak at the convention (in primetime?).

I'll check out others from the Texas delegation to see if they need a roommate - we'll be at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport, as I'm sure you already know. While I'm a delegate, I'll also be taping interviews for Lambda Weekly radio, so please reserve a moment for me about your blogger experience in Boston ;)

One more thing....I think we're on the same flight back on Friday, mine leaves Boston at 5:20p as well ;)

Byron,

I also saw the AP story. Congrats!!

Since you asked about suggustions for coverage, I hope you will consider doing a few "interviews" of Texas delegates on their reactions to the speeches, etc. Will your credentials allow you to work as a photographer, too? I'd love to see you post some pics. And, of course, I'm sure with appropriate credentials you can get much closer to the action.

Personally, I'd love to see what journalists call a "tick-tock." An account of a typical day in the life of a delegate (or, in your case, a blogger; Maybe Karl Thomas can do the delegate one) story. For those of us who can't be in Boston, I hope you'll include something about the "exhibits," too (If I could get away from here and get a visitors pass, I expect I'd spent way too much money just like I did in Houston). Also, why not do something about the strangest things seen/overheard at the convention? I'm sure there will be some fringe groups there with strange signs, bumper stickers, etc.

I went to the '96 convention and, honestly, 99% of the interesting news went on at the parties. The parties are where you find out which celebrities support a candidate, have a chance to mingle with nationally known politicians, talking heads, and journalists, and get to see first hand who's on the up-and-up in the Party nationally.

Not that you need an excuse to enjoy the parties, but that's the kind of journalism a blogger could offer that would distinguish you from the mainstream press. Just a thought...