The Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) will hold the 2003 National Conversation in Philadelphia on Sunday, July 27th and Monday, July 28th. Three years ago Philadelphia was the site of the Republican National Convention where George W. Bush promised a more centrist Republican Party, a new tone in Washington, and a "responsibility era." This year the DLC will go to Philadelphia to focus on the promises Bush has broken since the 2000 convention, a battle plan for how to beat him in 2004, and the agenda New Democrats will take to the country. The theme of this year's event is "The New Democrats' Declaration: What We're Fighting For."

Now in its seventh consecutive year, the 2003 National Conversation will be the premier meeting of New Democrat elected officials this year. More than 300 elected officials from across the country are expected to attend, and featured speakers will include DLC Chair Sen. Evan Bayh, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, and U.S. Representatives Bob Menendez and Harold Ford Jr. Also joining the 2003 National Conversation will be members of the DLC leadership team including Sen. Tom Carper, Rep. Ellen Tauscher, Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman, and PA State Rep. Jennifer Mann, as well as event honorary co-chairs DE State Treasurer Jack Markell and PA State Sen. Allyson Schwartz.

WHAT:

2003 DLC National Conversation
"The New Democrats' Declaration: What We're Fighting For"

WHEN:

Sunday, July 27th - Monday, July 28th

WHERE:

Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel
17th and Race Street
Philadelphia, PA

Press Logistical Information for the National Conversation

Click here for the agenda of National Conversation events.

Media attending will be required to present valid press identification to receive credentials at the press registration desk, which will be located at the press filing center in Salon 10 on the Mezzanine Level of the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel. Early registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 27th, and regular registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28th. The fully equipped filing center will be made available to credentialed media. Lighting, mults, and press risers will be provided at the event.

Satellite Information for the National Conversation

Please contact the DLC press office at (202) 546-0007 prior to the National Conversation for information regarding satellite truck logistics.

Press Office Contact Information for the National Conversation

DLC On-Site Press Office, (215) 448-2801
Press Secretary, Karin Kullman -- Philadelphia cell phone (202) 391-5871
Deputy Press Secretary Eric Wortman or Asst. Press Secretary John Bray -- Philadelphia cell phone (202) 391-5907