15 Tips for Attendees of #DNC2012

by: Oreo

Wed Jun 20, 2012 at 11:33:15 AM EDT

The blog Burnt Orange Report posted this great list of tips for attending the convention.

This list has been making the rounds among delegates and others who earned their tickets to the 2012 Democratic National Convention to officially nominate Barack Obama for a 2nd time. Full credit to its original creator, Texas DNC Member-Elect Glen Maxey, for whom this will be his 11th national convention (if you count one of the three mid-term conventions the Democratic Party held in the 70's and 80's). While Texan in focus, it's applicable to anyone going to Charlotte and makes an entertaining read for those seeking some insight as to what the experience is like.

1. NO BIG HATS. Don't even think of wearing that big foam rubber Texas hat. You block the view of your fellow delegates seeing Obama and you'll be ostracized for life.


2. Convention sessions usually start about 4 pm and go till about 10 pm. We do business before prime time speeches.


3. FOOD BUDGET- There's a big free Delegation Meeting breakfast every morning where you get your daily credentials. You'll eat a hotdog or nachos for supper in the hall. There are after parties with food.  Don't worry about a budget for lots of fancy meals, unless you are into fancy meals. You can make it on the free stuff if you need to do so.


4. Dress nice, but comfortably. It's a basketball arena type situation, not a Church. There are so many people, nobody is ever going to see your tennis shoes.


5. All you young folks, share at least four to a room. You are only going to shower, sleep three hours, and be up and at it again.

Read the rest at Burnt Orange Report.