New Orleans took itself out of the running.  And the comment about the Denver labor union problem is true and might be a deal breaker.  That said, while I loved being a Manhattan delegate during the 2004 RNC, I am loathe to see another political convention come here for a while from either party [although the parties were great!].  But, I agree with everyone who says putting a DEMOCRATIC convention here would be a mistake for Dems.  It will remind the rest of the country why New Yorkers are out of it.  Ultimately, ass a Republican, I hope the Dems do choose NY because that brings us one step closer to winning in '08 - that and Hillary at the top of the ticket.  If she is at the top of the ticket, at a New York nominating convention, there will most certainly be FOUR MORE YEARS.  Take that to the bank because I know I'm right on that one...