About as united as Democrats get
The Democrats, for whom turmoil is a way of life, seem to have pulled off a near flawless convention with excellent primetime speeches by the principles and plenty of feel-good…
Notes from convention’s final day
Snapshots from the Democratic National Convention in Denver:
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer got a standing O for his earthy, plain and simple talk from Florida delegates, who hailed his defense of…
Obama pledges to fix America
Surrounded by an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George…
Obama lays out his vision
Barack Obama cast his presidential nomination as proof that no dreams are too high, savoring a historic moment for himself and the nation Thursday…
When vision clashes with reality
Barack Obama is accepting the Democratic nomination Thursday night with a lofty vision for the nation's future that is far easier to articulate than to accomplish.
…Obama defines himself and the election
An aggressive, re-energized Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for President Thursday night with a stirring speech long on specifics, peppered with in-your-face challenges to John McCain and one that…
Protests more subdued
Originally, the antiwar march that started after an afternoon concert at Denver's Coliseum this week wasn't a permitted parade.
But when police got word Wednesday that thousands were expected to take…
McCain ready to announce Veep choice
Republican White House hopeful John McCain has picked his running mate to stand with him against the Democrats in the November election, his campaign…
Obama set to make history
Barack Obama stands before delegates and the nation Thursday — the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech…
Bill Clinton comes through for Obama
Former President Clinton gave his full-throated endorsement to Barack Obama's bid for the White House on Wednesday, telling delegates to the Democratic convention that…
