Articles filed under Political Conventions
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First-timer Bean 'excited' about supporting ObamaAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean unseated veteran Republican Phil Crane in 2004 in a stunning upset for the 8th District, which covers northwest Cook, western Lake and eastern McH...
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On cue, Kennedy the draw at conventionAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER _ It was, indeed, a last hurrah. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy took the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night for what likely was his final appeara...
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Michelle Obama shows her husband's personal sideAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER _ Michelle Obama declared "I love this country" Monday as she sought to reassure the country that she and her husband Barack share their basic values and belief i...
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Dealmaking and drama lead up to Clinton speechAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- While Hillary Rodham Clinton urges her supporters to heal a fractured Democratic Party by lining up behind Barack Obama, his Republican opponent is asking vote...
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Text of Michelle Obama's speech at the conventionAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Prepared remarks of Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, for her address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night in Denv...
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Obama's 'expertise' is showmanshipAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - What a circus, what a show! Featuring Obama the snake-oil pitchman and the three anchors from the major networks as the three stooges. The stage: a tour of the Middle Ea...
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Slur shows deep divide between Obama, Clinton campsAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Bitter divisions between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton supporters erupted Monday amid claims that Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr., Obama's political...
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The meaning of Hillary Clinton's candidacyAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - When Hillary Clinton was a youngster in Park Ridge, little girls didn't dream of some day growing up to become president. Little girls' dreams were confined for a large ...
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A bittersweet night for Clinton supportersAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - I had no idea how difficult it would be to be a Hillary delegate at an Obama convention. Today is Women's Equality Day - the 88th anniversary of women's voting rights. ...
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Breathless reports of Obama musingsAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - I sincerely hope that when Sen. McCain is close to announcing his choice for a vice presidential running mate, it's covered in the electronic and print media with the sa...