Welcome to the Convention Media Portal, where you can find all of the latest news, pictures, audio and video from the 2008 Republican National Convention. We hope this will be a useful resource for you to find information you're interested in and learn more about our Convention.
Today everyone can be a member of the media, whether you're writing for a major newspaper or updating your own blog, and we hope the Convention Media Portal offers everyone the opportunity to learn, share information and discuss the Convention.
Use the media portal to find the information you're interested in by conducting a search powered by Google® or you search by states, topics or people making news at the Convention.
The media portal offers numerous RSS feeds so you can get the latest news in your favorite RSS reader or share Convention headlines, speeches, videos and more on your own website or blog. Just look for this icon to subscribe to the feeds you're most interested in, or do a keyword search to get a specific RSS feed.
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If you're a member of the media on-site in Minneapolis-Saint Paul and wish to request an interview or have other media inquiries, please email media@gopconvention2008.com.
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The Committee on Arrangements (COA) will delegate to the four Congressional Press Galleries the responsibility for handling and approving media applications for credentials, work space and certain other functions - with the exception of "special press," as outlined below.
The press credentials application deadline has passed. Contact information for the four Congressional Press Galleries are below for questions that may arise.
Radio / TV
House Radio/TV Gallery
Olga Ramirez Kornacki, Director
U. S. Capitol, H-321
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-5214
rtvconventions2008@mail.house.gov
Daily Press
House Daily Press Gallery
Jerry Gallegos, Superintendent
U.S. Capitol, H-315
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-3945
http://www.house.gov/daily/hpg.htm
Periodical Press
Executive Committee of Periodical Correspondents
C/O House Periodical Press Gallery
Robert Zatkowski, Director
U.S. Capitol, H-304
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-2941
http://periodical.house.gov/
Press Photographers
Standing Committee of Press Photographers
Press Photographers' Gallery
P.O. Box 15273
Washington, DC 20003-273
Attn.: Jeff Kent, Director
202-224-6548
http://www.senate.gov/galleries/photo/index.htm
Weekly Newspapers & College Media
The appropriate editor or news director of the organization should apply, in writing, on the recent copy of the publication or online content featuring the work of the said reporter should be included with each letter.
Correspondence should be addressed to:
Special Press Credentials
2008 Republican National Convention
PO Box 75428
Saint Paul, MN 55175
Application materials and any questions regarding Special Press Credentials can also be submitted electronically to:
Special Press
(651) 467-2654
specialpress@GOPConvention2008.com
Freelance Journalists
Freelance writers, photographers and broadcast production personnel may only be accredited if assigned by a credible news organization for the purpose of covering the convention. The application must be made by the editor, news director or executive of said publication or production on the freelancer's behalf to the proper Gallery office. Example: A freelancer's request for a weekly magazine would be submitted to the Periodical Press Galleries.
Bloggers
The 2008 Republican National Convention will utilize numerous mediums – both emerging and traditional – to share our nominee's vision with the American people. We have a great appreciation for bloggers and the ever-increasing role new media has in providing real-time information and shaping public opinion.
We had a blogger presence at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City - and we look forward to building upon the successes of that effort.
The deadline for blogger applications was May 15, 2008.
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