12 News Decision 2008 – The Democratic National Convention 12 News special airs Thursday, August 28

PHOENIX – After Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination for President of the United States on Thursday, 12 News will air a live special called 12 News Decision 2008 – The Democratic National Convention.

Fay Fredricks and Mark Curtis will anchor the special which includes:

• Local voter reaction to Obama’s acceptance speech.
• A live report from Invesco field in Denver on what happened
• A special “Sunday Square-Off” with local political analysts.
• Local bloggers in studio getting reaction from 12 News viewers.

The special airs on Thursday, right after NBC News live coverage of The Democratic National Convention on Channel 12.

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