Articles filed under Political Conventions
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Analysis: Record US debt hardly dents the campaignSep 05, 2012 6:07 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Some unpleasant, uninvited guests dropped in on the Democratic convention. The federal debt hit $16 trillion. U.S. factory activity shrank for a third ...
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Politics and truth: Uneasy partners, easy enemiesSep 05, 2012 6:02 pm - WASHINGTON — It’s unprecedented, the experts say: The volume and audacity of distortion, deception and truth-stretching in this year’s presidential campaign has politica...
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Michelle Obama gets raves for Tracy Reese dressSep 05, 2012 2:07 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — First lady Michelle Obama got rave reviews for the custom-made Tracy Reese pink and copper dress she wore while giving a tribute to her husband at the ...
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Delegate diary: Like having a rock star in your living roomSep 05, 2012 1:00 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Democratic National Convention gives a handful of the everyday party faithful the chance to see the politicians they otherwise have to admire from ...
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What to watch at the convention WednesdaySep 05, 2012 11:20 am - Some things to watch for at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday: 1. THE CLINTON SHOW: The former president, no stranger to talking at length at Democratic conv...
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Political conventions highlight Hispanic splitSep 05, 2012 11:03 am - WASHINGTON — The Hispanics with the highest profiles in this year’s political conventions, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Mayor Julian Castro of San Antonio, stand as o...
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Obama’s convention speech being moved indoorsSep 05, 2012 11:03 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Democratic officials are moving President Barack Obama’s convention speech Thursday indoors because of the possibility of severe weather. Obama had pl...
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Democrats creating 2016 White House buzzSep 05, 2012 11:03 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If Cory Booker decides to run for president one day, he already has a personal connection to the first caucus state of Iowa. The mayor of Newark, N.J.,...
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God out of Democratic platformSep 05, 2012 11:03 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Democratic Party’s platform makes no reference to God, drawing criticism from Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan. Ryan tells Fox New...
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Emanuel: Clinton will offer clear vision for DemsSep 05, 2012 11:03 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says former President Bill Clinton will help Democrats offer a clear vision of the future when he takes the podium at the De...