Articles filed under Political Conventions
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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...
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Caroline Kennedy: Ted was determined to get to DNCAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Caroline Kennedy says her uncle, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, went through a lot to get to the Democratic Convention but is "doing unbelievably" well and remains de...
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GOP view: Yes, Illinois needs change - from Democratic ruleAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - As Illinois Democrats gather 600 miles away in Denver for the Democrat National Convention, few of their references in Monday's speeches and program focused on accomplis...
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FBI looks into Denver reports of threat on ObamaAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER _ Federal authorities are looking into reports that a man arrested with rifles, ammunition and drugs in his truck may have made threats against Barack Obama, offi...
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Police, protesters clash in DenverAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Denver authorities were busy early Tuesday processing about 100 people who were arrested when police officers and protesters clashed about a mile from the site...
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Official: Man wasn't a 'credible threat' to ObamaAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Authorities are investigating whether a man arrested with rifles, ammunition and drugs in his truck made statements threatening Barack Obama, but emphasize he ...
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Colo. Sen. Salazar to nominate Obama on WednesdayAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER _ Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar will be one of the speakers who will nominate Barack Obama before roll call at the Pepsi Center on Wednesday night. Salazar said Tues...