Live from Las Vegas: YearlyKos Kicks Off
I've only been in Las Vegas for a few hours, but already it seems YearlyKos has gotten off to a very promising start. It's looking like a very big event, and everything is being handled professionally. We even got goodie bags! I checked into my hotel a while ago, and I'm now at the Rivieria, where the convention is being held.
I've already run into Markos - we crossed paths in the hallway shortly after I registered for the convention.
Currently many convention attendees are at caucus meetings - i.e. a meeting for MyDD readers, and a meeting for Fire Dog Lake readers. I'm in the hallway outside - I've popped into several of the meetings and all seem to be going well. Here's a list of the groups that are meeting now:
I'll post another update shortly when I have additional news or observations to share.
I've already run into Markos - we crossed paths in the hallway shortly after I registered for the convention.
Currently many convention attendees are at caucus meetings - i.e. a meeting for MyDD readers, and a meeting for Fire Dog Lake readers. I'm in the hallway outside - I've popped into several of the meetings and all seem to be going well. Here's a list of the groups that are meeting now:
- Firedoglake Caucus hosted by Jane Hamsher- 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
- MyDD Caucus hosted by Matt Stoller and Chris Bowers- 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
- Mother Talkers Caucus hosted by Elisa Batista- 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
- Science Bloggers Caucus hosted by Steven DarkSyde- 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
- Asian-American Caucus hosted by Curtis Chin- 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
- Native American Caucus hosted by Neeta Lind- 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
I'll post another update shortly when I have additional news or observations to share.
