Convention roll-call plans set for tonight
Paul A. Anthony, Rocky Mountain News
Published August 27, 2008 at 9:43 a.m.
Updated August 27, 2008 at 9:43 a.m.
COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER -- Each state at tonight's session of the Democratic National Convention will announce the results of its delegate tally during a roll call that has been the source of much speculation and controversy this week.
Convention committee CEO Leah D. Daughtry said the roll call will take place as it has in previous conventions, despite speculations that a compromise between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton might result in a departure from the usual process.
"The roll call is guided by the rules of the party," Daughtry said at this morning's convention press briefing. "It will proceed just as the rules dictate. Every state and every delegate will have the opportunity to vote. Everyone will be represented. Everyone will have their votes counted."
The roll call will begin with each state announcing its delegate vote totals for the two Democratic candidates after a series nominating and seconding speeches for Clinton and Obama, Daughtry said.
Voting has already begun, as delegates began receiving tally cards this morning.
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