Articles filed under Political Conventions
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DNC keynoter Castro shows partisan chopsSep 04, 2012 10:00 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro’s keynote speech to the Democratic convention was a spicy blend of immigrant dreams and partisan bite. The 37-year old...
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Images: Tuesday at the Democratic National ConventionSep 04, 2012 10:00 pm - ...
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At Democratic convention, record presence for gaysSep 04, 2012 8:36 pm - WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Convention is a watershed event for America’s gay rights movement, which never before has been embraced so warmly by a major politic...
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Emanuel seeks to give inside look into ObamaSep 04, 2012 8:00 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel sought to give an inside look into President Barack Obama's administration Tuesday, telling the Democratic National Conventi...
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MTV moves up awards show to avoid Obama conflictSep 04, 2012 7:52 pm - NEW YORK — MTV has moved up the start of its annual Video Music Awards so its fans won’t have to choose between pop stars and President Barack Obama. The show is airing ...
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Delegate diary: Nominating Obama, and so much moreSep 04, 2012 2:46 pm - Delegates to the Democratic National Convention are there to cast their votes to nominate President Barack Obama for re-election — and so much more, says delegate Lauren...
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DNC protesters stop blocking intersectionSep 04, 2012 2:39 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A group of protesters near the Democratic National Convention have stopped blocking an intersection and are being allowed to walk as a group up a sidew...
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Obama wraps pre-convention run; wife’s speech nextSep 04, 2012 2:37 pm - NORFOLK, Va. — In the final run-up to his convention, President Barack Obama implored college students on Tuesday to help him get out the vote, calling the election a ch...
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Romney campaign, RNC raise $100 million in AugustSep 04, 2012 2:34 pm - WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign has raised at least $100 million in August for the third consecutive month, building upon a fundraising prowess that has...
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Mike in Charlotte: Walsh ‘an embarrassment,’ Schakowsky saysSep 04, 2012 12:14 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Illinois Democrats went on the attack during the first day of the national convention Tuesday, targeting suburban congressional races as key to their 2...