This could be interesting. Democrats know they have a good thing going with the whole Obama cult of personality and figure the bigger venue the better, and why not open it up to the general public:

Barack Obama's campaign is considering moving his nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention from the Pepsi Center to Invesco Field at Mile High to allow tens of thousands to witness the historic moment, sources say.

The move would mark a major departure from tradition, but would be in keeping with the candidate's desire to build a large grass-roots campaign focused on "change."

Should the Illinois Senator give his Aug. 28 speech - which occurs on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech - at Invesco, the move would leave behind the multi-million-dollar broadcast studios and high-tech podium and stage to be constructed at the Pepsi Center.

Possible downside? Well I suppose it's a possibility that he could tank the speech like Kerry in 2004 and come off as awkward in front of even more people, but given that it's Obama, that's not something I would count on happening. McCain could try the same thing I suppose, but could he fill a stadium? Would be embarrassing if he didn't.

It wasn't at all surprising to me that there is a sophisticated volunteer organization dedicated to drafting Al Gore for the Democratic presidential nomination. And it is sophisticated, according to the website: they have 2354 volunteers and 271 groups. And with the continuing reluctance to whole heartedly embrace Hillary Clinton and much dissatisfaction over alternatives Edwards, Obama, Richardson and the rest. Al Gore is the only one who could turn this race upside down.