44: August 24, 2008 - August 30, 2008
Unity on Display at Tubbs Jones Memorial
Late congresswoman who backed Clinton, then Obama, is honored by both.
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| August 30, 2008; 6:39 PM ET |
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Gustav May Blow RNC Off Course
McCain raises prospect of altering convention plans if hurricane batters the Gulf Coast.
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| August 30, 2008; 5:13 PM ET |
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McCain Gets $7 Million Bounce from Palin Pick
The flood of money comes just before McCain enters the public financing system.
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| August 30, 2008; 2:55 PM ET |
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Palin Thanks Her Online Supporters as Interest Grows
Palin's online backers are thrilled by her selection as McCain's running mate.
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| August 30, 2008; 12:20 PM ET |
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Palin Ads Showcase Family, Conservative Values
political ads from her 2006 gubernatorial campaign reveal a folksy style that emphasized her youth and accomplishments as mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.
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| August 30, 2008; 11:15 AM ET |
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Obama and Biden Heart the Steelers
Obama and Biden's NFL loyalties are revealed.
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| August 29, 2008; 8:18 PM ET |
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Evangelicals Heap Praise on Palin
The choice of Palin excites evangelicals and conservative religious leaders.
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| August 29, 2008; 6:44 PM ET |
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Palin Not Convinced on Global Warming
Palin once cautioned against "overreaction" to global warming concerns.
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| August 29, 2008; 6:18 PM ET |
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Obama Calls Palin
Barack Obama calls to wish Palin good luck.
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| August 29, 2008; 6:10 PM ET |
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Bush Praises McCain's 'Exciting Decision'
President calls her "a proven reformer" and "champion of accountability in government."
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| August 29, 2008; 2:38 PM ET |
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Looking to Wikipedia
Obama campaign was surprised by choice of Palin.
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| August 29, 2008; 2:34 PM ET |
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Palin Selection Surprised Her Staff, Too
Palin spokesman learned of decision only this morning.
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| August 29, 2008; 2:09 PM ET |
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McCain Picks Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
Republican presumptive presidential nominee John McCain announces that he has chosen first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.
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| August 29, 2008; 2:01 PM ET |
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Ha! Say the Online Hillary Supporters
By Krissah Williams Thompson The HillBloggers -- stalwart online supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton --...
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| August 29, 2008; 12:50 PM ET |
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A Wave for McCain in Dayton
By Robert Barnes DAYTON, Ohio -- McCain supporters took seriously that their rally today was...
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| August 29, 2008; 12:37 PM ET |
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Palin Pick Leaves Bruised Feelings
By Anne E. Kornblut DENVER -- Though it was high in shock value, the Palin...
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| August 29, 2008; 12:33 PM ET |
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Portman Mocks Obama at McCain Rally
By Robert Barnes The Nutter Center at Wright State University is full for Sen. John...
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| August 29, 2008; 12:29 PM ET |
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McCain in Feb.: Gender Not a Factor in VP Choice
By Glenn Kessler Six months ago, Sen. John McCain insisted that he would not choose...
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| August 29, 2008; 12:26 PM ET |
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McCain Picks Palin
John McCain has selected Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate.
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| August 29, 2008; 10:55 AM ET |
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Veepstakes Gone Wild--A GOP Dark Horse?
By Robert Barnes DAYTON, Ohio -- John McCain stayed out of Barack Obama's way last...
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| August 29, 2008; 8:41 AM ET |
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Pawlenty: 'I Will Not Be in Dayton'
With speculation reaching fever pitch, and McCain's vice presidential announcement imminent, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty all but confirms it will not be him.
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| August 29, 2008; 8:07 AM ET |
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McCain Campaign's Instant Response
By Michael D. Shear Within seconds of Barack Obama's final word, Sen. John McCain's campaign...
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| August 28, 2008; 11:15 PM ET |
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Live from Inside Invesco Field
Dispatches from the inside.
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| August 28, 2008; 10:39 PM ET |
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Outside the Stadium, Looking in
By Alec MacGillis DENVER -- There are a lot of people inside the Invesco Field...
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| August 28, 2008; 10:32 PM ET |
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Watching the Speech from a Watch Party
By Jose Antonio Vargas DENVER -- It might be hard to find anyone who traveled...
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| August 28, 2008; 10:26 PM ET |
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McCain Stadium Rally Has Tickets to Spare
By Robert Barnes DAYTON, Ohio -- While Obamaniacs competed for tickets and withstood long lines...
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| August 28, 2008; 8:49 PM ET |
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Kilpatrick Poses Quandary for Obama in Mich.
Unless resolved, the situation could jeopardize the Democrats' chances of holding Michigan in November.
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| August 28, 2008; 7:40 PM ET |
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Advance Excerpts: Obama's Speech
The Obama campaign has released advance excerpts of his remarks, "The Promise of America," set for delivery later tonight.
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| August 28, 2008; 6:56 PM ET |
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Democrats Becoming Obama's Party
But what kind of party will it be?
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| August 28, 2008; 5:09 PM ET |
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McCain Congratulates Obama in Ad
Updated 5:11 p.m. By Juliet Eilperin Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) campaign has unveiled the...
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| August 28, 2008; 4:48 PM ET |
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Recalling the "Dream" Speech, 45 Years On
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on August 28, 1963. By Alec MacGillis DENVER --...
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| August 28, 2008; 4:14 PM ET |
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Beyond the Pillars, a Speech
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| August 28, 2008; 4:08 PM ET |
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Invesco Field Stadium Begins to Fill
Workers make final preparations on stage at Invesco Field, the site of the Democratic National...
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| August 28, 2008; 3:59 PM ET |
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Obama Surfaces Briefly
Barack Obama in Denver, Colo., August 28, 2008. By Matthew Mosk DENVER -- Barack Obama...
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| August 28, 2008; 3:43 PM ET |
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Obama Campaign Manager Rallies Finance Team
"The mood was fantastic," said one attendee.
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| August 28, 2008; 2:52 PM ET |
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McCain Veep Watchers on High Alert
Speculation about who Sen. John McCain will pick as his vice presidential running mate reached a fever pitch today as all signs pointed to an answer within hours.
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| August 28, 2008; 1:40 PM ET |
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Biden Sick of the Age Talk
Biden says he'll smack the next person who brings up Obama's age in comparison to his own.
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| August 28, 2008; 1:18 PM ET |
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Napolitano's Big Day Jitters
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano said this morning that there's no way not to be nervous about the Democratic nominee's performance tonight at Invesco Field.
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| August 28, 2008; 1:07 PM ET |
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Washington Sketch: Live, From Golden, Colo., It's Al-Jazeera
The Washington Post's Dana Milbank sketches news network Al-Jazeera's visit to Golden, Colorado.
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| August 28, 2008; 12:36 PM ET |
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McCain to Release New Ad as Obama is Speaking
Campaign says the ad will be a "historic" one.
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| August 28, 2008; 12:16 PM ET |
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Today, Live Online
The following guests will be taking reader questions in live online chats from the Democratic...
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| August 28, 2008; 10:00 AM ET |
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Jesse Jackson, with No Role
His string of six straight political conventions in which he was given a coveted speaking slot has come to an end.
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| August 27, 2008; 11:15 PM ET |
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Obama Joins Biden on Stage, Visits Invesco Field
Obama visits Invesco Field at Mile High to practice the staging for his speech.
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| August 27, 2008; 10:39 PM ET |
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Republicans Finish Their Platform Work
Republicans adopted a slimmed down, conservative-leaning platform last night in a unanimous vote.
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| August 27, 2008; 10:18 PM ET |
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Obama's Speech Day Forecast: Flawless Weather
By Garance Franke-Ruta DENVER -- The weather out here in Denver is a welcome...
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| August 27, 2008; 9:21 PM ET |
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ABC News Producer Arrested
An ABC News producer was arrested outside a downtown hotel here Wednesday while he and a camera crew tried to shoot footage of corporate donors leaving a meeting.
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| August 27, 2008; 8:22 PM ET |
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Video: Clinton Ends Roll Call
Clinton moves to nominate Obama by acclamation.
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| August 27, 2008; 7:55 PM ET |
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DNC Wants Reporters Prepped for St. Paul
DNC hands out preparatory materials to reporters going on to St. Paul.
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| August 27, 2008; 7:34 PM ET |
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No Boring Speech Ahead from Obama
By Anne E. Kornblut DENVER -- Is Sen. Barack Obama trying to make his convention...
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| August 27, 2008; 6:16 PM ET |
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Clinton Regales Her Financiers
By Matthew Mosk DENVER -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton held a private luncheon with her...
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| August 27, 2008; 6:13 PM ET |
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Did Daddy Yankee Offer To Endorse Obama?
Democratic Party sources say yes. Daddy Yankee's camp says no.
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| August 27, 2008; 6:02 PM ET |
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Biden Speech a Family Affair
The speech will mix Biden's biography with sharply taking on Sen. John McCain's record, particularly on foreign policy issues.
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| August 27, 2008; 5:54 PM ET |
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Giuliani Steps Up the "Not Ready" Talk
Standing in front of a huge banner that read "A Mile High, An Inch Deep" and "Not Ready '08," Giuliani questioned Obama's credentials.
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| August 27, 2008; 5:52 PM ET |
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A First Look Inside Invesco Field
Obama will accept the nomination there Thursday night in front of 75,000 people.
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| August 27, 2008; 5:29 PM ET |
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Clinton Releases Her Delegates
By Perry Bacon, Jr. DENVER -- Hillary Rodham Clinton cast her vote for Barack Obama,...
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| August 27, 2008; 5:24 PM ET |
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Obama Arrives in Denver
By Anne E. Kornblut DENVER -- Renegade has landed. Sen. Barack Obama touched down in...
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Michelle Obama: Electing Barack No "Easy" Job
"There's nothing about electing Barack Obama to be the next president of the United States that could ever be easy," she says.
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| August 27, 2008; 5:15 PM ET |
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Obama's Thursday Night Task
Obama needs, in the estimation of many Democrats at this convention, to say to the millions of voters still making up their minds that his presidential campaign "is not about me."
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| August 27, 2008; 5:00 PM ET |
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British Foreign Secretary Derides Russia Policy Backed by McCain
The top diplomat of one of the U.S.'s closest allies said kicking Russia out of the G8 was a "knee-jerk" idea.
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| August 27, 2008; 4:20 PM ET |
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Turning Bush-McCain Hug into an Icon
Democrats to fund billboards showing McCain and Bush in a hearty embrace.
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| August 27, 2008; 3:22 PM ET |
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Obama Previews Goals for Speech
Says his speech will be quite different from 2004 convention address.
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| August 27, 2008; 3:02 PM ET |
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McCain Attack Ad Makes an Issue of Iran
The ad continues McCain's assault on Obama's foreign policy credentials.
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| August 27, 2008; 1:27 PM ET |
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Live Online Today
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| August 27, 2008; 11:30 AM ET |
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Clinton's Speechwriters
By Anne E. Kornblut DENVER -- The line Hillary in Rodham Clinton's speech "No way,...
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| August 26, 2008; 11:03 PM ET |
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Chaos on the Convention Floor
By Paul Kane DENVER -- The convention floor has turned into an overstuffed pinata, as...
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| August 26, 2008; 10:37 PM ET |
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Casey Speaks to a Changed Party
By Shailagh Murray DENVER -- It was two lines in a speech. But Sen. Robert...
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| August 26, 2008; 10:00 PM ET |
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In a First, Draft GOP Platform Credits Human Role in Global Warming
By Juliet Eilperin Republicans started making the final changes to their party platform today in...
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| August 26, 2008; 9:49 PM ET |
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Romney Confronts His Own Criticisms of McCain
By Michael D. Shear PHOENIX -- Is Mitt Romney ready to debate Joe Biden? That...
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| August 26, 2008; 9:27 PM ET |
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McCain, at American Legion, Questions Obama's View of America
McCain said Obama has failed to challenge world criticism which sows doubts about America's greatness.
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| August 26, 2008; 4:43 PM ET |
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Party City, Colorado
Reports from the late night party scene at the Democratic National Convention.
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| August 26, 2008; 3:34 PM ET |
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Rendell Compares Obama to Adlai Stevenson
"With people who have a lot of gifts, it's hard for people to identify with them," the governor said.
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| August 26, 2008; 2:19 PM ET |
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Clinton Bundler Joins Obama Camp
Weldon Latham raised nearly half a million dollars for Clinton and is now preparing to do the same for Obama.
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| August 26, 2008; 2:11 PM ET |
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Kennedy Passes the Torch
Ted Kennedy speaking during day one of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Aug....
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| August 26, 2008; 1:35 PM ET |
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Biden Thanks the Delaware Delegation
An emotional Sen. Joe Biden thanked Delaware Democrats for their longtime support at a meeting of the state's delegation.
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| August 26, 2008; 1:12 PM ET |
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McCain Holds Celeb-Packed Fundraiser
McCain rubbed elbows with a chorus of television and movie stars at a fundraiser in the heart of Hollywood Monday night.
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| August 26, 2008; 1:04 PM ET |
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Washington Sketch: Recycling the Way to Party Unity
The first day of the Democratic National Convention.
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| August 26, 2008; 10:36 AM ET |
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Sorry, Conventioneers: No Bruce For You
"He's definitely not performing," says a source privy to The Boss's schedule.
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| August 26, 2008; 10:22 AM ET |
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Live Online, Today at the Post
Live online lineup.
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| August 26, 2008; 10:15 AM ET |
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Convention Tribute to Kennedy
This film tribute to Mass. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was screened tonight at the Democratic National Convention.
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| August 25, 2008; 11:38 PM ET |
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Remarks: Michelle Obama at the DNC
Her remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow below:
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| August 25, 2008; 10:38 PM ET |
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Police Investigate Possible Plot Against Obama
Denver-area authorities are investigating a possible assassination plot against Sen. Barack Obama that was first revealed with a routine traffic stop early Sunday morning.
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| August 25, 2008; 9:53 PM ET |
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McCain and Jay Leno Joke About His Age
"My social security number is eight," McCain joked on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
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| August 25, 2008; 8:30 PM ET |
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Complete Convention Coverage
Two new blogs launch at The Post.
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| August 25, 2008; 7:40 PM ET |
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For Money Men, a Convention with a Different Goal
For many of Obama's finance committee members, catering to donor -- and potential donor -- needs is a key part of having a successful convention.
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| August 25, 2008; 5:32 PM ET |
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Biden in Denver, a Natural Campaigner
The Delaware senator, joined by a whole clan of Bidens that included his daughter, wife, brother and two sons, bought five pulled pork sandwiches and a lemonade in downtown Denver at a street vendor called Boney's Smokehouse.
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| August 25, 2008; 4:33 PM ET |
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Obama Downplays Speech Expectations
He said he expects it to be a more "workmanlike" speech than the one he gave in 2004.
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| August 25, 2008; 4:22 PM ET |
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Cindy McCain Heading to Republic of Georgia
She is visiting as part of the World Food Program.
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| August 25, 2008; 4:02 PM ET |
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With a Smaller Crowd, Obama Takes a More Populist Tone
As the convention gets closer, Sen. Barack Obama's crowds are getting smaller -- by design -- and his rhetoric more Clinton-like.
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| August 25, 2008; 3:56 PM ET |
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Van Hollen: Obama Campaign Needs "Second Wave"
Democratic Congressional Campaign Chairman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) acknowledged today that John McCain's "low road" attacks on Barack Obama had taken a toll on the presumptive Democratic nominee's popularity.
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| August 25, 2008; 3:27 PM ET |
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Ohio Gov. Bashes Press for pro-Obama Bias
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is the latest supporter of Hillary Clinton to accuse the media of bias in its coverage of the Democratic nomination battle.
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| August 25, 2008; 3:05 PM ET |
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Cable Funnyman Rips Cable News
Jon Stewart ripped the cable news networks Monday as a "brutish, slow-witted beast" and castigated Fox News as "an appendage of the Republican Party."
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| August 25, 2008; 2:35 PM ET |
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Michelle Obama Preps for Her Big Night
Michelle Obama walked the stage and tested out the convention podium this morning, but didn't have a whole lot to say about her big speech tonight.
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| August 25, 2008; 2:29 PM ET |
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Lamont Says Lieberman Should Get "Gold Medal for Political Gymnastics"
Lamont expressed amazement that his former opponent was being seriously considered as McCain's running mate.
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| August 25, 2008; 2:06 PM ET |
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Clinton Advisers Skipping Obama Speech
A number of Sen. Hillary Clinton's top advisers will not be staying in Denver long enough to hear Barack Obama accept the nomination for president.
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| August 25, 2008; 1:38 PM ET |
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Rice Praises Biden as a "True Patriot"
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice today lavishly praised presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee Joseph Biden.
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| August 25, 2008; 1:02 PM ET |
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Gasolina! Daddy Yankee Endorses McCain
Daddy Yankee, one of the country's top Latino music stars, backs the Arizona senator.
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| August 25, 2008; 12:49 PM ET |
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Clinton Dismisses McCain Ads
"I'm Hillary Clinton and I do not approve this message," Clinton said of the ads.
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| August 25, 2008; 12:08 PM ET |
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Obama and What it Takes
Will the Democratic convention in Denver be remembered as the moment Barack Obama became conventional?
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| August 25, 2008; 10:54 AM ET |
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No Red Meat from Warner Speech
Former Va. governor Mark Warner says his convention keynote speech will forgo aggressive attacks on Republicans.
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| August 25, 2008; 10:40 AM ET |
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Behind the Scenes at the DNC
The Washington Post's Jill Bartscht guides a behind-the-scenes tour of The Washington Post workspace and the Pepsi Center at the Democratic National Convention.
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| August 25, 2008; 10:06 AM ET |
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Kennedy Comes to Denver
The ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy has come to Denver and will attend the convention tonight.
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| August 25, 2008; 9:47 AM ET |
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Today, Live Online from the Democratic Convention
The following guests will be taking reader questions in live online chats from the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Monday:
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| August 25, 2008; 9:23 AM ET |
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Michigan and Florida Delegations Regain Full Convention Voting Rights
The move caps a tumultuous year that initially saw them stripped of all voting rights.
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| August 24, 2008; 8:51 PM ET |
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A Ballgame and a Slow Day for McCain
McCain takes in a Diamondbacks game.
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| August 24, 2008; 7:25 PM ET |
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Race, Gender and Presidential Campaign Coverage
Newsmen deflect suggestions that coverage of Clinton campaign was sexist.
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| August 24, 2008; 5:32 PM ET |
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Obama, Gearing Up for the Convention, Talks to Clintons
Obama talks to the press on a tarmac and aides describe his conversations with the senator and former president.
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| August 24, 2008; 4:54 PM ET |
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Surprise GOP Speaker at Dem Convention: Jim Leach
On the last day of campaigning before the 2002 midterm elections, President Bush visited Cedar...
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| August 24, 2008; 4:16 PM ET |
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Biden's Web Video Debut as No. 2
Sen. Joe Biden makes his Obama campaign video debut today in a message directed at the ticket's volunteers and donors.
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| August 24, 2008; 4:02 PM ET |
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In Wis., Obama Offers Tough Words for McCain
One day after appearing with his new vice presidential running mate, Sen. Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail solo -- and acting as his own attack dog.
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| August 24, 2008; 1:49 PM ET |
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Debating the Wisdom of Choosing Biden
By Zachary A. Goldfarb A day before the start of the Democratic convention, former New...
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| August 24, 2008; 12:31 PM ET |
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