Wizbang Does The RNC (Wizbang)

July 26, 2004
Dear Kevin Aylward,

The Committee on Arrangements (COA) for the 2004 Republican National Convention invites you to cover this year's convention from August 30 through September 2 in Madison Square Garden.

Looks like it's time to start blegging for donations. Unfortunately, this trip isn't exactly going to pay for itself. Based on some quick estimates, I expect that the costs will run into the several thousand dollars range, just so you know what I'm up against.

Any money you can spare to sponsor Wizbang's coverage is HUGELY appreciated. As a special incentive, donations of $100 (or more) will get a sponsor link in the Wizbang Sponsors section from the date of their donation through the convention. Everyone who donates will get private access to all the pictures I take during the week.

More details...

For the first time, bloggers will hold an on-site presence at the Republican National Convention called "Bloggers Corner." Positioned near Radio Row, credentialed bloggers will have the opportunity to connect with delegates, guests and other surrogates for interviews, and to provide original content, including multimedia, to their audiences. Through this behind-the-scenes look at the convention's proceedings and events, bloggers will play an important role in telling the story of the 2004 Republican Convention.

Bloggers Corner will be located in Madison Square Garden's Theater Lobby in the corridor adjacent to Radio Row. Electrical outlets, tabled work stations and necessary hook-ups for laptop and other portable computers will be available for high-speed Internet and Intranet access. Main TV monitors will also be accessible in all convention common areas including Bloggers Corner and will carry closed circuit coverage of all floor activities.

Bloggers will be credentialed to move about all media areas with access to the Media Center and the news conference center for briefings.

I'm honored to have been invited.

Update: I wonder if Michele has an extra bedroom?

Update 2: CyberJournalist.net (as they did with DNC bloggers) is tracking the RNC bloggers.

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Comments (11)

There's no way I'm travelin... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by michele | July 26, 2004 10:24 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

michele:

There's no way I'm traveling from LI to the City for three days. I'm staying in the city.

Posted on July 26, 2004 22:24

Congrats-well deserved.... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Guy | July 26, 2004 10:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Guy:

Congrats-well deserved.

Posted on July 26, 2004 22:36

That's very cool. Congrats!... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by Camille | July 26, 2004 10:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Camille:

That's very cool. Congrats!

Posted on July 26, 2004 22:47

I live in Astoria, Queens, ... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by Scott Sala | July 27, 2004 12:04 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Scott Sala:

I live in Astoria, Queens, not far outside of Manhattan, but not close either. I'm open to suggestions. I'm going as well. Congrats Kevin. I've ridden some of your traffic long enough. Now we're going head-to-head. I owe you plenty of beers.

Posted on July 27, 2004 00:04

Congrats!... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by Joel Gaines | July 27, 2004 2:32 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Joel Gaines:

Congrats!

Posted on July 27, 2004 02:32

well deserved! congrats </p... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by Sherry | July 27, 2004 2:57 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Sherry:

well deserved! congrats

Posted on July 27, 2004 02:57

Congratulations! This news... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by -S- | July 27, 2004 5:22 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

-S-:

Congratulations! This news really does a lot to improve my opinion of "convention bloggers" after the bleak doings by the DNC.

The RNC, by comparison, is showing real smarts here -- including you -- and it's a well deserved selection at that.

I'll try to donate in a week or so, at least something.

Posted on July 27, 2004 05:22

Congratulations!!Ple... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by Debra | July 27, 2004 7:28 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Debra:

Congratulations!!
Please provide an address with which to forward a check to you....on second thought, maybe I should have looked under the "DONATE" section first. Perhaps it's there already? If so please disregard.
this is one of my favorite places to get news updates. I go here every morning before I go to Fox.
Have great time!

Posted on July 27, 2004 07:28

Hey ... me too! It'll be g... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by Captain Ed | July 27, 2004 8:07 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Captain Ed:

Hey ... me too! It'll be great to meet you there!

Posted on July 27, 2004 08:07

Woot! Knock 'em dead!... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by Shawn Liu | July 27, 2004 9:02 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Shawn Liu:

Woot! Knock 'em dead!

Posted on July 27, 2004 09:02

Looking forward to the cove... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by Harvey | July 27, 2004 11:18 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Harvey:

Looking forward to the coverage.

I didn't drop a LOT in the jar, but it should be enough to buy yourself one of them fancy gas station cappuccinos so you can stay awake on the drive to the airport :-)

Posted on July 27, 2004 11:18

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