Troubles beset Democratic convention planning

For all Senator Barack Obama’s success …he faces a daunting challenge as he prepares to claim the nomination in August: a Democratic convention effort marred by costly setbacks and embarrassing delays.

With the Denver convention less than two months away, problems range from the serious – upwardly spiraling costs on key contracts still being negotiated – - The convention is being organized by the Democratic National Committee, which is run by Howard Dean, [read more]

By Leslie Wayne | International Herald Tribune | Sunday, July 6, 2008