It's their party: DNC demands boost cost of convention, paid for by special interests

By Meredith O'Brien

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2004 — On the way to running up an estimated $95 million tab for its 2004 presidential nominating convention in Boston,

Excerpts from this story referencing "Thomas M. Menino":

"… r his unsuccessful pursuit of the 2000 Democratic convention, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino was so desperate to have his city host its first ever presidential convent …"

The Republican convention: The party begins in New York City, paid for by special interests

By Meredith O'Brien

WASHINGTON, August 20, 2004 — President Bush will accept his party's nomination in New York City at the Republican National Convention, an e

Excerpts from this story referencing "Thomas M. Menino":

"… ars before the convention, before the party had even issued its RFP. Mayor Thomas M. Menino, a Democrat, and then-Governor Jane Swift, a Republican, hosted the event …"