Posted on 05/15/2004 10:33:48 AM PDT by Libloather
CONVENTION HEAD DOWNPLAYS CONCERNS
Author(s): Frank Phillips, Globe Staff
Date: May 14, 2004
Page: B1 Section: Metro/Region
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, chairman of the Democratic National Convention, yesterday expressed confidence that rising costs will not prevent the party from putting on an event that can provide all the "pizzazz" needed to showcase John Kerry's presidential candidacy.
Richardson acknowledged that some "glitches" - an apparent reference to the unexpected cost increases - still need to be resolved. But he said Democratic leaders can raise the funds to cover any higher-than-expected costs involved for the production and construction to set up the four day event at the FleetCenter. "I am not concerned about it," Richardson told reporters after a brief tour of the convention hall where Democrats will convene in July. "I wouldn't even call them cost overruns. These are projections."
The Globe reported yesterday that convention organizers are facing charges from contractors that are 40 percent higher than the $7.2 million budgeted for construction. The production costs, which include video and telecommunications, and other technical equipment, have risen 30 percent above the $5.9 million that was originally estimated.
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It better. With Effin' Kerry, the "pizzazz" pretty much starts at zero...
I can't believe they think he's worth spending that much money. Oh, well........just think of the job creation. heheheh.
An insomniacs dream.
It's always worth spending $5.6 million if you have even a small chance to get your hands on hundreds of billions in graft.
Two words you'd never - ever - expect in the same sentence: John Kerry and 'pizazz.'
LOL!!!
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