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A Convention Outsider Moves to Center Stage

In '00 Obama couldn't get a seat; in '04 he wowed the crowd

(Newser) - Barack Obama arrives in Denver today one election away from the presidency—a far cry from the 2000 convention, when he couldn't even get a seat on the floor. As Al Gore received the Democrats' nomination in Los Angeles, the state senator barely had enough money to rent a car....

Yeah, She Made History—What About the Guy Who Won?

DNC skirts around Obama's breakthrough

(Newser) - Last night's Hillaryfest was the culmination of a months-long homage to the New York senator's "historic" achievement of almost winning a major party's presidential nomination. But it's odd, notes Alessandra Stanley, that while an "also-ran" has made her candidacy a milestone, there's been little mention of the "...

Obama, Don't Squander This Moment
Obama, Don't Squander
This Moment
OPINION
Aug 27, 2008 6:26 AM CDT

Obama, Don't Squander This Moment

There is a time and a place for lofty rhetoric, and it's here and now

(Newser) - The right convention speech at the right moment can transcend politics, and Barack Obama may miss his moment with his plans to give a "workmanlike" speech tomorrow, writes Michael Gerson in the Washington Post. The candidate should focus on big themes like faith and equality, and return to his...

Romney Rips Biden
 Romney Rips Biden
Aug 27, 2008 3:57 AM CDT

Romney Rips Biden

McCain's potential running mate gets back in the spotlight

(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,...

Hillary: 'Time Is Now to Unite'
 Hillary: 'Time Is Now to Unite'
Aug 26, 2008 10:09 PM CDT

Hillary: 'Time Is Now to Unite'

(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...

Warner: McCain 'Stuck in Past'
 Warner: McCain 'Stuck in Past'
Aug 26, 2008 9:09 PM CDT

Warner: McCain 'Stuck in Past'

(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...

McCain Steps Up Foreign Policy Attacks

(Newser) - John McCain continued his effort today to paint Barack Obama’s as a soft, cocky cosmopolitan who would diminish the nation's strength, Politico reports. Before a crowd of veterans, McCain attacked Obama’s foreign policy credibility. "If he really thinks that, by liberating Iraq from a dangerous tyrant, America...

Obama's 2004 Speech: A Star Was Born

(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...

Should Dems Attack More in Denver?
Should Dems Attack More in Denver?
OPINION
Aug 26, 2008 2:50 PM CDT

Should Dems Attack More in Denver?

Carville's criticism of soft-focus convention sparks debate

(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?
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Tearful Biden Thanks His Del. Constituents

Also apologizes for serial gaffes, praises Michelle Obama

(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...

With Economy Uncertain, So Is Obama's Plan
With Economy Uncertain, So Is Obama's Plan
ANALYSIS
Aug 26, 2008 1:55 PM CDT

With Economy Uncertain, So Is Obama's Plan

Presidential hopeful's top priorities would cost hundreds of billions

(Newser) - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama promises change, but if he’s elected in the current uncertain economy, those changes may come later rather than sooner, the Wall Street Journal reports. Obama’s big economic priorities–government-sponsored health care for millions, greenhouse-gas reductions, and tax increases—leave the government with...

Clinton Never Was in Running for Veep Slot

Already-strained relationship exploited by McCain ad

(Newser) - In a meeting soon after Hillary Clinton conceded the nomination, Barack Obama told her he probably wouldn’t select her for the VP slot, sources close to the conversation told the Washington Post. She had requested that he not put her through a charade of vetting if she wasn't a...

Obama Plot Not a 'Credible Threat': Cops

FBI joins investigation of plan against Dem candidate

(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,"...

Hudson to Sing Anthem at DNC
 Hudson to Sing Anthem at DNC
Aug 26, 2008 12:00 PM CDT

Hudson to Sing Anthem at DNC

Obama asks Oscar winner to perform closing night

(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...

It's Health, Not Age, That Matters
 It's Health, Not
 Age, That Matters
Analysis
Aug 26, 2008 10:36 AM CDT

It's Health, Not Age, That Matters

McCain probably has enough juice left in tank

(Newser) - At 72, John McCain would be the oldest person elected president, but should that matter to voters? Probably not, according to geriatrics experts consulted by the Wall Street Journal. “Aging has such a small impact on how we function that it is of minimal importance,” says one specialist....

Advice for Obama: Don't Take Any Advice
Advice for Obama: Don't Take Any Advice
OPINION
Aug 26, 2008 8:12 AM CDT

Advice for Obama: Don't Take Any Advice

Dems risk rubbing out the candidate's authenticity: Brooks

(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,...

Obama's Veep Text Reached Record 2.9M

Scooped text is nation's 'largest mobile marketing event'

(Newser) - Barack Obama's cell phone text to supporters naming Joe Biden as his running mate reached 2.9 million people, according to Nielsen—enough for a $290,000 bill at normal text rates. The statistics company ranks the message the nation's "single largest mobile marketing event" to date.

GOP Looks to Rain on Convention Parade

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

(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....

Michelle Speech Brings Obamas Back to Earth
Michelle Speech Brings Obamas Back to Earth
ANALYSIS
Aug 26, 2008 3:14 AM CDT

Michelle Speech Brings Obamas Back to Earth

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

(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.

Cops Foil Possible Plot Against Obama
Cops Foil
Possible Plot
Against Obama
Aug 25, 2008 11:13 PM CDT

Cops Foil Possible Plot Against Obama

Three men arrested; one said they were planning assassination

(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...

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