'E.Y.' officially retires as a Rockie Sep 13, 2008
Young led off the bottom of the first inning of Colorado's inaugural game at Mile High Stadium in 1993 and blasted a home run that didn't land until it reached the East Stands, sending 80,227 fans into delirium. More than 3,000 home runs have been hit through the thin air since that moment, but Young's shot still stands as one of the most memorable in Rockies history. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Hendricks Attends Democratic Convention Sep 9, 2008
In other surprises, Obama appeared onstage with Joe Biden the night before his acceptance speech, which took place before a crowd of 84,000 at Mile High Stadium in Denver. The assembled delegates had just approved Obama s nomination of Biden for the vice presidency spot on the Democratic ticket, and heard Biden s address to the delegates. (Fulton County News, PA)
Patriotism unites, divides race Sep 8, 2008
a radio personality emceeing an event for McCain and his vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin announced that veterans were going to give the crowd thousands of small American flags that were discarded and rescued from Obama's massive Democratic National Convention rally at Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium. The emcee, radio host Dan Caplis, told the estimated audience of 12,000 that the flags were going to be thrown away or burned, soliciting loud jeers. (Albany Times Union)
SID SALTER:Ole Miss is the next campaign showdown Sep 8, 2008
Now that the most exciting thing at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium is once again the Denver Broncos, all eyes are on the Mississippi town of Oxford. The formalities are over. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Palin is catapulted into starring role Sep 6, 2008
In her speech, Ms Palin mocked Mr Obama's set-piece speech at the Mile High Stadium in Denver last week. "When the cloud of rhetoric has pass-ed . . . when the roar of the crowd fades away . . . when the stadium lights go out, and those Styrofoam Greek columns are hauled back to some studio lot - what exactly is our opponent's plan?" she said. (Financial Times)
Politics of fashion Sep 6, 2008
But she mixes high and low, as the night her husband addressed the Mile High Stadium at the Democrats' convention in Denver she was wearing a printed dress by hot designer Thakoon Panichgul. The fashion buzz around the political race has made it more interesting. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
McCain's Tough Sell: Change Sep 5, 2008
Knowing he couldnt really compete with the scene at Mile High Stadium one week ago, where 84,000 people gathered to hear Obamas acceptance speech, McCain did some remodeling of his stage inside the Xcel 0000071C center here Thursday, crafting a more intimate setting that brought him closer to the thousands of delegates who came to cheer him on. Taking the stage under a single bright spotlight soon replaced with a gigantic screen filled with a fluttering American flag, McCain may not have... (CBS News)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 4, 2008 Sep 5, 2008
Senator Obama drew an audience of 84,000 at Mile High Stadium, a remarkable historical record. He drew 250,000 at the Tiergarten in Berlin. (North County Times)
OPINION: Storm named Sarah blows in Sep 5, 2008
The sensational selection stepped all over the big story from Denver - Barack Obama's powerful address to 85,000 cheering folks in Mile High Stadium, and 35 million nationally, a speech that vaulted him from a 2-point deficit to an 8-point lead. He had never before reached 49 percent against McCain. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Locals hold party to watch Obama speech Sep 4, 2008
Senator Obama spoke to a crowd of more than 75,000 at Denver's Mile High Stadium but reached millions more like the ones at the Union Hall in Louisville. While Obama's speech came on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's historic "I Have a Dream" speech, it was a "dream moment" for millions including the crowd watching the Union Hall. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Rockies set to pay tribute to Young Sep 4, 2008
Young, currently an analyst for ESPN's "Baseball Tonight," homered in the Rockies' first at-bat of their first home game, a 9-4 victory over the Expos on April 9, 1993, at Mile High Stadium, and he remained with the Rockies through 1997. Although Willy Taveras this season has eclipsed Young's club record for steals in a season, 53 in 1996, Young remains the club's career stolen-base leader with 180. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Statehouse Roundup -- Budget trouble brews Sep 4, 2008
s Black Eyed Peas, some icing for a week that exhilarated Democrats with Barack Obama's nomination and an unprecedented spectacular at Mile High Stadium s Invesco Field, watched on television by more than 38 million Americans. For four days, Denver was the center of the world. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Buchanan: McCain took 'biggest gamble in presidential history'; is 'paying off, big-time'... Sep 3, 2008
The sensational selection in Dayton, Ohio, stepped all over the big story from Denver Barack Obama's powerful address to 85,000 cheering folks in Mile High Stadium, and 35 million nationally, a speech that vaulted him from a 2-point deficit early in the week to an 8-point margin. Barack had never before reached 49 percent against McCain. (The Drudge Report)
Statehouse Roundup: Budget trouble brews at home Sep 3, 2008
s Black Eyed Peas, some icing for a week that exhilarated Democrats with Barack Obama s nomination and an unprecedented spectacular at Mile High Stadium s Invesco Field, watched on television by more than 38 million Americans. For four days, Denver was the center of the world. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
ENPR: Special Democratic Convention Recap Sep 2, 2008
The convention's final day, before an estimated crowd of 75,000 at Mile High Stadium, took to a new level the made-for-television spectacle that conventions have become, while also continuing the Democratic message since 2004 of openness and populism. Obama came across well, and the convention, as an introduction to the candidate, was excellent. (Human Events Online)
McCain Raises $47 Million in August Sep 2, 2008
Obama advisers have said they expected his already record-setting fundraising to have surged during the Democratic National Convention last week and after his acceptance speech at Mile High Stadium on Thursday. 2008 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Jabs 'right-wing nutcase' who recorded him... Sep 1, 2008
Dobsons Focus on the Family member, Stuart Shepard asks Christians to pray for rain on Aug. 28, when Obama is scheduled to give an outdoor address at Denvers Mile High Stadium during the Democratic National Convention ... Dobsons Focus on the Family member, Stuart Shepard asks Christians to pray for rain on Aug. 28, when Obama is scheduled to give an outdoor address at Denvers Mile High Stadium during the Democratic National Convention. (The Drudge Report)
Cell phones call up fresh Obama support Sep 1, 2008
Ray Rivera, an Obama state coordinator, told the crowd of 80,000 that an estimated 30,000 text messages beamed out of Mile High Stadium to the Obama campaign. The intent was not to give the Illinois senator a warm feeling, but to give the Democrats the identity of thousands of new Obama supporters. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Rockies' Kingery eligible for Frick Award Sep 1, 2008
From the Mile High Stadium days to the 1995 Wild Card berth to the 2007 World Series, Kingery has seen it all. After such a pronounced career, Kingery -- along with Corrigan -- is eligible for baseball broadcasting's highest honor. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Bush, McCain and the GOP try to dodge Katrina 2.0 Sep 1, 2008
Even before Barack Obama arrived at Mile High Stadium to accept his party's nomination last week, the early five-day tracks had turned Gustav into a problematic metaphor for McCain. Having the unpopular Bush show up at the convention at all was going to be dicey anyway; having him speak literally at the moment another hurricane tore through New Orleans was inconceivable. (Salon)
Michele Uzendoski wraps up her convention experience Aug 31, 2008
-- watched the fire works display -- everyone in awe -- even the press had dazed and happy faces -- what a thrill to be on the field of Mile High Stadium surrounded by more than 84,000 cheering people. I felt energized and thrilled by Obama s speech. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
The Democratic convention: Olympian triumph or surrealist ... Aug 31, 2008
Barack Obama received a resounding welcome at the Mile High Stadium for the 2008 Democratic National Convention Photo: EPA. The Democratic presidential candidate was due to speak before 84,000 worshippers in Mile High stadium, home of the Denver Broncos, who have six times contested America's quintessential sporting event ... The last time anyone held Mile High stadium in such rapt awe his name was John Elway, the Denver Broncos legend who sports two Superbowl victor's rings. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Republicans Cast Wary Eye on Gustav, NFL Season Opener: Campaign Notebook Aug 31, 2008
A fellow Obama campaign volunteer -- the two had met after Obama announced his candidacy in Springfield, Illinois, last year -- came up with a pair of tickets for the nominee's acceptance speech at Mile High Stadium. I just had to be here,'' Foley said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Sarah Palin: conservatives find the girl of Aug 31, 2008
After the fireworks, the 80,000-strong crowd who had cheered Obama to the skies at the Mile High stadium in Denver woke up with a hangover. We may be seeing the first woman president. (Times Online)
The party's just beginning Aug 31, 2008
Unlike the temporary staging in Mile High Stadium, though, the platform Sen. Obama described there seems a sturdy and reliable foundation on which to build a better future. (NJ.com -- Times)
DNC BLOG: Last Day At Convention Aug 30, 2008
It has been a memorable week and I cannot explain in words how it felt to be on the floor of Mile High Stadium (Invesco Field) last night packed with 84,000 people who witnessed one of the most historic moments in our country's history. The air was thick was excitement and energy the entire time. (KSBW 8, CA)
Journalists in Denver get a ringside seat for history Aug 30, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008. MIKE SEGAR/REUTERS Convention-goers hold placards illustrating U.S. Senator Barack Obama, at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 28, 2008. (Toronto Star)
A pair of storms bearing down on Republicans Aug 30, 2008
More than anything else, the Democratic convention demonstrated, emphatically, the organizational genius of Barack Obama's campaign team, who crafted a perfectly paced narrative that climaxed with a stunning rally Thursday night, with more than 84,000 supporters packing Mile High Stadium for Mr. Obama's convention speech. A team that can put together such a flawless convention should also be able to organize a logistically flawless election campaign. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Local Dems laud convention Aug 30, 2008
By David Bolling INDEX-TRIBUNE EDITOR. SONOMAN DICK SENN (right), with Sen. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Aftertaste less bitter than some feared Aug 29, 2008
Eric Thayer/Reuters A delegate listened intently as Senator Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech last night at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium. (Eric Thayer/Reuters) By Brian C. Mooney Globe Staff / August 29, 2008. (Boston Globe)
America's RN Union, CNA/NNOC, Available for Comment Following Obama Speech Aug 29, 2008
RN Leaders attending speech can address Obama's healthcare platform DENVER, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee's RN leaders will be available for comment tonight immediately following Barak Obama's acceptance speech in Denver's Mile High Stadium. Co-presidents Deborah Burger, RN, and Malinda Markowitz, RN, have been attending the Democratic National Convention throughout this weeks. (PR Newswire)
2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Elbra Wedgeworth, President/Chair, Denver Host Committee Aug 29, 2008
It's great to be with you today at Mile High Stadium. And I gotta tell you, right now I feel a mile high. (PR Newswire)
SOMETHING NEW AND POWERFUL Aug 29, 2008
They filled the arena from its grassy field to the mountain-top bleachers of Mile High Stadium. Awaiting each of them at their seats were small American flags, fluttering in the dry, mile-high breeze. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Obama more like Carter than JFK Aug 29, 2008
In front of 75,000 roaring, adoring Democrats at Invesco Field at Mile High stadium in Denver, he will give one of his uplifting arena-rock performances, while also evoking the spirits of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (on the 45th anniversary of the March on Washington) and (who moved his own acceptance speech in 1960 from the convention hall to the Los Angeles Coliseum). Obama's most ardent admirers, who include much of the political press and practically all of the liberal intelligentsia, will... (MSNBC -- Politics)
More than 84,000 attend Obama speech Aug 29, 2008
DENVER -- More than 84,000 people have jammed into Invesco Field at Mile High stadium to hear Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech, city officials say. Nancy Kuhn of Denver's public works department says the figure is based on the number of credentials that were scanned as delegates, individuals and news media entered the football stadium where Obama was accepting the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night. (Albany Times Union)
"Barackus" Accepts From Temple O Aug 29, 2008
I hope he stood firm against the early guffaws elicited by those first fuzzy photos to appear during convention week depicting the temple columns rising amid 76,000 seats and 450 spotlights in Mile High Stadium, a sight that increasingly looked less Leni Riefenstahl and more "This Is Spinal Tap.". After all, the Obama campaign hasn't been immune to similar criticism. (Townhall.com)
Denver doings Aug 29, 2008
Local Dems laud convention. By David Bolling INDEX-TRIBUNE EDITOR. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
The Heron's Nest: A dream come true Aug 29, 2008
It seemed moving the proceedings from inside the Pepsi Center to the sprawling Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium, where 85,000 people were waiting to embrace him, appeared to play right into their hands ... The Daily Numbers: 85,000 people jammed into Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver last night to see Barack Obama become the first person of color to be nominated for president by one of the major political parties. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obama embarks on 67-day sprint to election Aug 29, 2008
The goal is to ride the momentum of a convention that culminated with an energetic speech before 84,000 people at Denver's Mile High Stadium. The Democratic nominee promised to cut taxes for nearly all working-class families, end the war in Iraq and break America's dependence on Mideast oil within 10 years. (FOX23.com, OK)
Obama addresses packed crowd at Mile High Stadium Aug 29, 2008
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas with Leigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
More of this story Aug 29, 2008
The Northeastern North Carolina representative will be in Mile High Stadium tonight as Obama delivers his acceptance speech and he knows what he wants to hear a focus on job creation. We need jobs in eastern North Carolina, Rep. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
The iTunes Primary: No Contest Aug 29, 2008
Rapper Nelly performs at the Impact Film Festival for a Democratic National Convention party at Mile High Stadium Denver John Shearer / WireImage / Getty Article Tools. I'm not doing much work at the Democratic Convention, but I'm hearing a lot of great music. (Time.com)
American revolutionary Aug 29, 2008
Mile High Stadium filled to the rafters with 80,000 walking-on-air Democrats was the place of change ... The fireworks that were going off over Mile High Stadium were, in truth, more than equaled by the glow in the hearts of Democrats who leave Denver alight with hope. (Salon)
Liquoring up the Democrats Aug 29, 2008
The more money you gave to Obama, the better your seats were at the Pepsi Center and at Mile High Stadium at Invesco Field, where Obama spoke Thursday night. Celebrities, though, were pretty invisible at the convention, though they popped up at parties all over the place. (Salon)
MLK "Dream" Speech Memories Burn Brightly Aug 28, 2008
He was there in Washington for King's speech, and will be on hand for Obama's nomination acceptance speech at Invesco Field at Mile High stadium. Marsh remembers being mesmerized by all of the speakers that day in 1963, but he said King's speech was the "icing on the cake." Standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, King spoke of his dream that one day the descendants of former slaves and former slave owners "will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood" and that his... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Biden helps heal, rouse Democrats Aug 28, 2008
He said that Delaware can get another senator. My boys can't get another father. (Anchorage Daily News)
Obama's historic nomination Aug 28, 2008
After convention, off to the battlegroundObama landed in Denver just as Day 3 of the convention opened at 5 p.m. ET. Aides said he might drop by the hall later in the evening to thank the delegates, but his formal acceptance was not scheduled until Thursday night at nearby Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium. Obamas chief strategist, David Axelrod, said Obama was still refining his speech, which he was writing himself. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Stadium poses political risks for Obama Aug 28, 2008
Were going to be moving to Mile High Stadium tomorrow, and I want to let you know why, he said. We want to open up this convention to make sure that everybody that wants to come can join in the party and join in the effort to take America back. (MSNBC -- Politics)
DEMS WORK TO MINIMIZE STADIUM SETTING'S POLITICAL RISKS... Aug 28, 2008
Dems nervous over Invesco risks - Charles Mahtesian - Politico. COULD THIS BE HISTORY REPEATING IT'S SELF. (The Drudge Report)
Olympian to lead pledge at Dem convention Aug 28, 2008
Obama is expected to give his acceptance speech Thursday night at Invesco Field at Mile High stadium in Denver. The 16-year-old Johnson won four medals at the recent Olympics in Beijing, including a gold in the womens balance beam competition. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Obama to woo nation with historic speech Aug 28, 2008
Obama's march into history will be coupled with a modern-day technological effort to get most of the 75,000 packed into Invesco Field at Mile High stadium to form the world's largest phone bank text-messaging thousands more to boost voter registration for the fall. Any edge is imperative as polls show a close race between Obama and Republican presidential candidate John McCain in the bid to become the nation's 44th president, succeeding George W. Bush. (International Herald Tribune)
Obama To Give Historic Acceptance Speech Aug 28, 2008
75,000 People Expected At Mile High Stadium ... As many as 75,000 people are expected to pack Mile High stadium to hear Obama give his acceptance speech. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Where to watch Obama Aug 28, 2008
will take the stage at Denver's Mile High Stadium tonight to accept the nomination as the Democratic candidate for president. Local Democrats will be huddled around televisions at "watch parties" all across the county for the historic event. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Clinton Frees Delegates, Obama Roll Call Next Aug 28, 2008
Obama will give his acceptance speech on Thursday to as many as 75,000 people at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium. Then, on Friday, Obama, his wife Michelle and running mate Joe Biden and his wife Jill will embark on a three-day bus tour of battleground states Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. (Time.com)
Biden -- and Kerry and Clinton -- go on the attack Aug 28, 2008
There was a retro quality to Wednesday's convention session, in contrast to the expected fireworks-over-a-football-field frenzy when the Democratic nominee gives his acceptance speech at Mile High Stadium Thursday. On Wednesday, Bill Clinton served as a reminder of the 1990s. (Salon)
AP: Missouri 'Rednecks for Obama' Show Support in Denver Aug 27, 2008
The two plan to stay in Denver until Thursday when Obama gives his acceptance speech at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium, where the Denver Broncos play. Veissman said he has a ticket to the speech. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
In speech, Obama aims to fill in details Aug 27, 2008
He'll give his acceptance speech to about 75,000 people at Invesco Field at Mile High stadium, home of the Denver Broncos. For the Berlin speech, Gibbs says, Obama could have spoken at a think tank or university. (USA Today)
Pelosi takes supporting role in Denver Aug 26, 2008
Zachary Coil,Carla Marinucci, Chronicle Political Writers. Monday, August 25, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Convention Daybook: Events for Tuesday Aug 26, 2008
10:00 a.m.; INVESCO Field at Mile High, 1701 Mile High Stadium Cir. W., Denver; 877-832-9507. (Roll Call)
National Candidate Helps Open Office Aug 26, 2008
Obama is scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech for the Democratic Presidential nomination on Thursday, Aug. 28, the fourth and final night of the convention from Denver s Mile High Stadium. Barrack Obama s acceptance speech from the Democratic National Convention in Denver Thursday will be shown live at the DuBose Porter Center at the Heart of Georgia Technical College. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
DNC'S MILE HIGH CITY TRIES TO F... Aug 25, 2008
Home to Mile High Stadium and football's great Denver Broncos, it's also an important place for some really famous people. Katharine Bates, who wrote "America the Beautiful," did it here. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Pelosi Eager To Open Convention Aug 25, 2008
" Convention themes Today: "One Nation," with prime-time speaker Michelle Obama. Tuesday: "Renewing America's Promise," featuring Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as the headline speaker. Wednesday: "Securing America's Future," highlighted by Joseph Biden's acceptance of the vice presidential nomination. Thursday: "Change You Can Believe In," with Barack Obama's acceptance speech at Mile High Stadium. E-mail the writers at and . This article appeared on page A - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Blitzer: Democrats begin big sell in Denver Aug 25, 2008
Finally, the festivities move to INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium for the biggest night of the week: when Obama accepts his party's nomination. About 80,000 people will fill the stadium. (CNN)
Dems want mile-high bounce in Denver Aug 25, 2008
Thursday: "Change You Can Believe In," Obama's acceptance speech in front of 75,000 at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium on the 45th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" speech. He faces a tall order: Be inspirational, energizing and passionate - but also provide the evidence that he has the chops to do the big job. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Democrats ready to take center stage in Denver Aug 25, 2008
Theme: "Securing America's Future."THURSDAY: The convention comes to an end with Obama's acceptance speech at Mile High Stadium. Theme: "Change You Can Believe In."HOW TO WATCHC-SPAN will be live from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day; C-SPAN 2 will pick up overlaps. (News & Observer)
