The DNCC has tapped the Florida Progressive Coalition to be Florida's designated convention blogger. "Similar to the record-breaking voter turnout our Party has seen during the primary season, the demand for these coveted blogger positions is yet another indicator of the tremendous interest in this historic Convention," said Howard Dean. "The Internet has played a critical role in connecting Americans to elected officials and candidates seeking office. The DemConvention State Blogger Corps will continue to foster this dialogue - in all 50 of our states and our territories too - as we head towards this year's historic election and elect a Democrat to the White House."

Florida is still in the dog house, of course. Though Dean has said hotel rooms have been set aside for a would-be Florida delegation, the national party still won't say where: "If they are seated we will absolutely provide for their housing needs," said DNCC spokeswoman Natalie Wyeth. "No specific hotel has been assigned."