Articles filed under Political Conventions
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Editorial: State Democrats, DNC and compromiseSep 05, 2012 5:00 am - Say what you will about Gov. Pat Quinn’s detached leadership style, but you have to admire his persistence on the matter of the state’s public-pension crisis. Even as hi...
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Mike in Charlotte: Foster's pitch to delegatesSep 05, 2012 5:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Democrat Bill Foster told Illinois delegates at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday that he supported nearly all of President Barack Obama's i...
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Voters get rare opportunity in Foster, Biggert raceSep 04, 2012 11:00 pm - You can see how both Foster, Biggert actually voted
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First lady says 'we can trust' ObamaSep 04, 2012 11:00 pm - First lady reminds Democrats change can be slow, but Obama the same man America elected
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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...