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"Colorado is proud to host to the Convention, which will shine a spotlight on all the things that make our state so great. I am pleased that the DNCC has made a long-term, sustained effort to involve the entire Rocky Mountain region in this historic event," Gov. Ritter said. "The Convention Captains program will provide an opportunity for every county in the state to be a part of this historic event."

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Statewide Initiative to Involve Colorado Residents, Bring Convention Experience to Local Communities

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More news and observations from the final day of the Colorado Democratic Party Convention.

An estimated 10,000 party faithful are expected to attend the state convention at Colorado Springs' World Arena.

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Your intrepid Colorado Confidential staff are Colorado Springs for the Colorado Democratic Party Convention. An estimated 10,000 party faithful are expected to attend the state convention today and tomorrow at Colorado Springs' World Arena.

Get the latest updates on news, photos and gossip below the fold.

Friday, 12:15 p.m.: Presidential speakers lined up
Colorado Democratic Party spokesperson Matt Sugar confirmed that Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano will be speaking in behalf of presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama. Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe will be representing his candidate at the convention on Saturday at the World Arena, time TBA. The presidential preference poll will be taken after the guest speakers have made their presentations.

Leslie Robinson

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1:30 p.m.: Trouble's brewing from Western Slope delegations

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