Articles filed under Political Conventions
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Pence defends police at convention amid rising race tensionAug 26, 2020 1:00 am - BALTIMORE - Vice President Mike Pence forcefully defended law enforcement Wednesday night but made no mention of the Black Americans killed by police this year as he add...
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Delegation of two represents Illinois at Republican conventionAug 24, 2020 10:00 am - Compared to having a cotton swab on a 6-inch stick shoved up his nose upon arriving in North Carolina Friday, everything else has been a cakewalk at the Republican Natio...
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GOP paints grim picture of a Biden presidencyAug 24, 2020 1:00 am - GOP paints grim picture of a Biden presidency
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Finally, a convention for the rest of AmericaAug 23, 2020 1:00 am - By Connie Schultz I've attended the last four Democratic conventions, and most of my memories of those milestone events involve crowds. They were everywhere. In the airp...
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RNC to focus on 'Great American Story'Aug 23, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Republicans will aim to recast the story of Donald Trump's presidency beginning today when they hold their national convention, featuring speakers drawn fro...
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must voteAug 19, 2020 1:00 am - WILMINGTON, Del. - Former President Barack Obama warned Wednesday night that American democracy may not survive if Donald Trump is reelected, delivering a scathingly re...
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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 - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • "John...
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Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on TrumpAug 18, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Anxious Democrats from every corner of America cemented Joe Biden's status as their best hope to defeat President Donald Trump Tuesday night, formally no...
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There in spirit: Suburban Democratic delegates have mixed feelings on virtual conventionAug 17, 2020 1:00 am - When state Rep. Jonathan Carroll of Northbrook was elected a delegate to the Democratic National Convention earlier this year, he had no idea the event would be held rem...
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United against Trump — Obama, Sanders and a few Republicans urge voters to back BidenAug 17, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK — Former first lady Michelle Obama assailed President Donald Trump Monday night, delivering a scathing critique of the Republican president who replaced her hus...