Blue Collar Muse

H/T to Conservablogs.com for putting up the notice that there’s a cattle call for indie bloggers to cover the GOP Convention in Minneapolis, MN September 1-4, 2008.

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.

In 2008, we will have a considerable blogger presence in Minneapolis-Saint Paul during our convention. The Committee on Arrangements is also developing an aggressive plan that utilizes emerging technologies to involve bloggers who are unable to travel to Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

Many traditional media outlets, particularly newspapers, have expanded their reach into the blogosphere since the last convention. These outlets will surely employ bloggers in covering the conventions. In addition, a to-be-determined number of independent bloggers, those not associated with traditional media outlets, will be credentialed to blog at our convention.

Blogger Credentialing Process

Bloggers Affiliated with Traditional Media Outlets

Bloggers affiliated with traditional media outlets will apply for credentials through the appropriate press gallery (click here). For example, bloggers employed by the New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, etc., will apply for credentials through the House Daily Press Gallery. Similarly, a blogger affiliated with a magazine will apply for credentials though the House Periodical Press Gallery.

Independent Bloggers

Independent bloggers – best described as, “those not affiliated with an organization covered by the existing press gallery system” – will apply for “Special Press” credentials through the Committee on Arrangements. The Committee on Arrangements has established the form below to accept these credential requests. We have not yet established a deadline for such applications, as the Committee on Arrangements first intends to gauge interest from the blogosphere.

How many independent bloggers are ultimately credentialed will be determined by several factors - including interest; space available; the reach and influence of a particular blog; the amount of original content the blog typically generates; and other factors.

Please fill out the form below to indicate your interest in the 2008 Republican National Convention or to share your feedback.

*Note: This form is for informational use only, and does not guarantee a convention credential.

You’ll have to head over to the site to fill out the form. Wouldn’t it be great to have a few of Nashville’s finest blogging?

Good Luck,

Blue

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