Articles filed under Political Conventions
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Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on TrumpAug 18, 2020 10:43 PM - Anxious Democrats from every corner of America cemented Joe Biden's status as their best hope to defeat President Donald Trump Tuesday night, formally nominating the former vice president in an online-only convention to face what they see as an existential threat to the nation.
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New to streaming this week: Tim McGraw's new solo album, Democrats meet & 'The 24th'
Aug 18, 2020 6:00 AM - There's a lot going on in the entertainment world this week: Tim McGraw releases his album "Here on Earth" Friday, plus the Democratic National Convention continues through Thursday and the film "The 24th" releases for digital rental Friday.
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United against Trump -- Obama, Sanders and a few Republicans urge voters to back Biden
Aug 17, 2020 10:57 PM - Former first lady Michelle Obama assailed President Donald Trump Monday night, delivering a scathing critique of the Republican president who replaced her husband as the Democrats opened their national convention.
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There in spirit: Suburban Democratic delegates have mixed feelings on virtual conventionAug 17, 2020 8:55 PM - State Rep. Jonathan Carroll and other suburbanites are serving as delegates this week at the Democratic National Convention. While understanding the need to hold the event remotely, they say it's not the same as an in-person convention.
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Watch the Democratic National Convention starting at 8 p.m.Aug 17, 2020 8:08 PM - Democrats will put on essentially an all-virtual convention, broadcasting two hours of prime-time programming starting at 8 p.m. Former first lady Michelle Obama will be the keynote speaker tonight.
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Duckworth a Democratic convention co-chair, but what does that say about vice presidential odds?Jul 31, 2020 5:30 AM - Until presidential candidate Joe Biden makes the call, it's not sure what position U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth will play at the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee this August, but she does have one assigned role.
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Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual conventionJun 24, 2020 7:52 PM - Democrats will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention Aug. 17-20 in Milwaukee using live broadcasts and online streaming, party officials said Wednesday. Joe Biden plans to accept the presidential nomination in person, but it remains to be seen whether there will be a significant in-person audience there to see it. The Democratic National Committee said in a statement that official business, including the votes to nominate Biden and his yet-to-be-named running mate, will take place virtually, with delegates being asked not to travel to Milwaukee.
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'Nothing is more important to me': Delegate candidates push petitions, pump up prospective voters in the suburbsJan 2, 2020 6:31 AM - Wanted: Energetic people with sufficient chutzpah to walk up to complete strangers and start talking politics.
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Presidential hopefuls woo prominent suburban Democrats, who say sorry, give us a little timeAug 24, 2019 4:22 PM - The primary is months off, but suburban Democrats' phones are ringing as presidential campaigns line up support and volunteers are phone-banking.
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Jean Kaczmarek: Candidate profileOct 23, 2018 1:00 AM - Jean Kaczmarek is a candidate for DuPage County clerk.
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