Articles filed under Political Conventions
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Obama's closing speech likely to shut down DenverAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Barack Obama's blowout nomination speech in Denver drew 80,000-plus attendees, many of whom suffered through a hot nightmare of endless lines and general confus...
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Convention photos: ThursdayAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - ...
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This ebony-and-ivory sisterhood focuses on similaritiesAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Exhilarating performances by Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton set the stage for Barack Obama to accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination tonight on the 45...
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Illinoisans in spotlight at InvescoAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Much like the rest of the convention, Barack Obama's blowout Invesco Field acceptance speech lineup will give other Illinois politicians a chance in the limelig...
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Breaking down the speeches: The good, the bad, and the way too longAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Here's a quick look at the highs and lows of convention speeches. The Good: William Jennings Bryan - 1896 Democratic Convention, Chicago: "You shall not press d...
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Biden: American needs more than a good soldierAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Joe Biden declared Wednesday that America doesn't need a good soldier in the White House, it needs the wise leadership of Barack Obama. As Biden concluded his ...
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Clinton endorses Obama, says he's 'ready to lead America'Aug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Former President Clinton forcefully endorsed Barack Obama's bid for the White House on Wednesday, telling delegates to the Democratic convention that Obama is ...
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Fine speeches alone do not make Obama ready to leadAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Almost four years after the people of Illinois elected Barack Obama to be their junior U.S. senator, he will stand before thousands of fans tonight and accept the Democr...
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Seals launches TV ad tied to Obama announcementAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Democratic congressional candidate Dan Seals is hoping to capitalize on Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech today. The Wilmette businessman is going up w...
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An open letter to Barack ObamaAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Dear Sen. Obama, We know your speech tonight has probably been written for weeks and you're down to the minor tweaking. We know you've become the presumptive Democratic ...