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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Democratic National Convention stories: 153 news summaries

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 Romney Rips Biden

McCain's potential running mate gets back in the spotlight

Aug 27, 08 3:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - Behaving more and more like John MCain's still-unnamed running mate, Mitt Romney yesterday tore into Joe Biden, reports the Washington Post. “His record being wrong on foreign policy is as long as his years in foreign policy,” zinged Romney. When asked if he was ready to debate Biden,... More »

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Mitt Romney • Barack Obama • John McCain • Joe Biden • Democratic National Convention • vice presidential sweepstakes • Election 2008

 Hillary: 'Time Is Now to Unite'


Aug 26, 08 10:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton delivered her long-awaited address tonight to the Democratic convention and drove home the point quickly and repeatedly: The party must unite and elect Barack Obama. Clinton, after a lengthy standing ovation, said she hasn't worked for the past 35 years on health care and women's rights only to... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Democrats • Democratic National Convention • DNC

 Warner: McCain 'Stuck in Past'


Aug 26, 08 9:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner made an emphatic case for Barack Obama and framed the coming race in his keynote address tonight, asserting that the race is not between Democrat and Republican, but between the future and the past, MSNBC reports. And John McCain, he said, is "stuck in... More »

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Barack Obama • Democrats • Democratic National Convention • Virginia • Mark Warner

(Newser) - Four years after Barack Obama’s keynote speech won him nationwide acclaim, the New Republic looks at how he landed the fateful speaking slot at the party convention. The pick was unprecedented because Obama was largely unknown—he wasn't even in the Senate—and he had never given a speech... More »

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Barack Obama • John Kerry • Democratic National Convention • Bob Shrum

ANALYSIS

Democrats Take Aim at Romney

Critics, increasing fire, could see former
Mass. governor as
VP front-runner

Aug 26, 08 4:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - From the way Democrats are acting, they might believe Mitt Romney is the front-runner to become John McCain’s running mate, Alexander Burns writes in Politico. Denver is abuzz with attacks on the former Massachusetts governor: Barack Obama’s campaign manager called Romney a “job-killing machine,” and Deval... More »

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Mitt Romney • John McCain • Democratic National Convention • David Plouffe • Barack Obama supporters • Deval Patrick • vice presidential sweepstakes

MARKETS

 Stocks Flat on Mixed News 

Convention, vacations mean trading volume stays light

Aug 26, 08 3:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks were mixed amid mostly poor economic data today, the Wall Street Journal reports. With trading light and much attention focused on the Democrats’ economic plans, the Dow gained 26.62 to close at 11,412.87. The Nasdaq fell 3.62, closing at 2,361.97, while the S&... More »

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Federal Reserve • Dow Jones • Democratic National Convention • consumer confidence • Nasdaq • S&P 500 • oil prices

OPINION

Should Dems Attack More in Denver?

Carville's criticism of soft-focus convention sparks debate

Aug 26, 08 2:50 PM CDT
(Newser) - James Carville started tongues wagging in Denver when he criticized Democrats for not attacking enough. “You haven't heard about Iraq or John McCain or George W. Bush,” Carville complained on CNN. “We’re playing hide the message.” Is Carville right?
  • Matt Bunk of the
... More »

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Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • Bill Clinton • James Carville

Tearful Biden Thanks His Del. Constituents

Also apologizes for serial gaffes, praises Michelle Obama

Aug 26, 08 2:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - An emotional Joe Biden gave thanks to delegates from his home state of Delaware at the Democratic National Convention today, the New York Times reports. At a private breakfast, Biden said his vice-presidential nod “pales in comparison to the honor I’ve had representing you.” He also apologized... More »

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Barack Obama • Joe Biden • Michelle Obama • Democratic National Convention • Delaware • Election 2008 • convention delegates

 Rangel
 Wrangles DNC
 Speaking Gig

Dems cave to pressure from boosters of powerful NY Rep.

Aug 26, 08 2:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - Charles Rangel, the Harlem Democrat who chairs the House Ways and Means committee, will speak at the party’s convention after all, the New York Post reports. Rangel was originally denied a spot, angering his boosters, but his surrogates got organizers to shoehorn him in today. Rangel is scheduled to... More »

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Democratic National Convention • Dennis Kucinich • Charles Rangel

 Biden Attracts West Wing Love

Richard Schiff, who played White House insider, is candidate's Hollywood connection

Aug 26, 08 1:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - He probably wouldn’t merit a Washington appointment, but Joe Biden’s biggest Tinseltown fan has small-screen political experience, the Los Angeles Times reports. Richard Schiff, who won an Emmy for his role as White House communications director on West Wing, is stumping for his “real deal” candidate this... More »

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Joe Biden • Denver • Democratic National Convention • Cher • Jeffrey Katzenberg • celebrity • Michael Eisner • Barry Diller • political endorsement • Election 2008 • Richard Schiff • Barry Manilow

ANALYSIS

DNC Keynoter
Is Red-State Success Story

Former Va. governor Warner brings biz cred, NASCAR sensibility

Aug 26, 08 1:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - Keynoting tonight at the Democratic Convention is former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, who broke through partisan gridlock despite the state’s conservative tilt and his own northern roots, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Warner, a successful businessman before entering politics, was elected governor of Virginia in 2001. Though faced with... More »

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Democratic National Convention • Virginia • Mark Warner • swing states

 Obama Plot Not a
 'Credible Threat': Cops

FBI joins investigation of plan against Dem candidate

Aug 26, 08 12:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - Authorities say the armed man arrested near Denver on Sunday never posed a "credible threat" to Barack Obama despite reports he threatened the Democratic candidate, AP reports. "We're absolutely confident there is no credible threat to the candidate, the Democratic National Convention, or the people of Colorado,"... More »

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Barack Obama • FBI • Democratic National Convention • death threats • threats • DNC

 Hudson to Sing Anthem at DNC

Obama asks Oscar winner to perform closing night

Aug 26, 08 12:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bruce Springsteen may be scheduled to close the Democratic convention, but Barack Obama has asked Jennifer Hudson to perform the national anthem, People reports. "His reps called and said we'd love for you to sing the anthem on Thursday," the Oscar winner’s rep told People. "She's... More »

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Barack Obama • Denver • Democratic National Convention • celebrity • Jennifer Hudson • DNC • national anthem

OPINION

High Marks for Michelle's Passion, Kennedy's Emotion

Obama cleans up her image as Teddy draws tears

Aug 26, 08 11:37 AM CDT
(Newser) - How did the speakers do on the first night of the Democrats’ big show? There’s no shortage of opinions:
  • Mark Halperin, in Time, gives good grades to Caroline Kennedy and Michelle Obama, the latter of whom likely convinced the country she’s ready to be first lady “
... More »

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Michelle Obama • Democratic National Convention • Ted Kennedy • Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg

OPINION

 Hillary Can
 Only Lose
 Tonight—but
 She Knows
 How to Lose

Clinton takes on 'thankless' job of uniting party

Aug 26, 08 9:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton's mission in Denver tonight is both painful and fraught with peril, Marie Cocco writes in the Washington Post. As “cheerleader in chief" who may want to pursue another run herself, she can't really win—surely she'll be criticized for being either too methodical or too exuberant, and... More »

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Hillary Clinton • Democratic National Convention • Hillary Clinton supporters • running mate

OPINION

Advice for Obama: Don't Take Any Advice

Dems risk rubbing out the candidate's authenticity: Brooks

Aug 26, 08 8:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - As Barack Obama arrives in Denver, the once-buoyant candidate is being assailed with bad advice from all sides, writes David Brooks. From a Dukakis-style policy blitz to Michael Moore-ish pugilism, the suggestions for Obama's team are a "Greatest Misses compilation" of past failures. Obama knows what he should do,... More »

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Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • authenticity • Democratic Party • Election 2008 • culture wars

GOP Looks to Rain on Convention Parade

Republicans aim to upstage rival; Dems plan to respond in kind

Aug 26, 08 5:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - The days of the parties giving each other a breather during convention week are long gone, the New York Times reports. As Democrats reveled in Denver yesterday, the Republicans began popping balloons--launching attack ads, holding press conferences underscoring the Clinton-Obama divide, and trotting their candidate out on the Tonight Show.... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Democratic National Convention • negative campaigning • Republican National Convention

ANALYSIS

Michelle Speech Brings Obamas Back to Earth

Portrayal of an ordinary American family balances hubby's lofty rhetoric

Aug 26, 08 3:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michelle Obama's rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention kept things down to earth where her husband has the tendency to soar skyward, Roger Simon writes in Politico. She introduced herself as a sister, wife and mother, underscoring the campaign's effort to show the Obamas as an ordinary American family.... More »

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Barack Obama • Michelle Obama • Democratic National Convention • speech • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama

Cops Foil
Possible Plot
Against Obama

Three men arrested; one said they were planning assassination

Aug 25, 08 11:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - Colorado authorities say at least three people are under arrest in connection with a possible plot to assassinate Barack Obama during his acceptance speech Thursday at Invesco Field, the Rocky Mountain News reports. Four weapons, including two high-powered scope rifles, have been seized. Sources told Denver's 9NEWS that the suspects... More »

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Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • assassination • assassination attempt • Invesco Field

 Michelle 
 Extols
 Barack's
 Values

In convention's first major speech, Mrs Obama seeks to reassure America

Aug 25, 08 10:27 PM CDT
(AP) - Michelle Obama declared "I love this country" Monday as she sought to reassure America that she and husband Barack share their bedrock values, the AP reports. In the first major address at the Democratic National Convention, Obama described herself as a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother,... More »

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Michelle Obama • Democratic National Convention • speech

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