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Floor Roll Call Taken, Barack Obama Is Now The Official Democratic Nominee

The Democratic Convention just held their open floor roll call vote and Barack Obama is now the official Democratic candidate for President of the United states of America.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 9 comments

Op-Ed: Obama Campaign Rewrites Convention Speaker Speeches

Democratic pundits across the web are questioning the strategy and themes of the Democratic Convention and wondering why there are not more attacks against Republicans. The answer is that the Obama campaign is rewriting the speeches to fit his theme.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 31 comments

The Morning After: Mixed Reactions About Hillary Clinton's Speech

Hillary Clinton was the last speaker at the Democratic Convention last night and gave a speech aimed at her supporters, specifically the supporters that were not satisfied with Barack Obama. Reactions to Clinton's speech were mixed.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 21 comments

Democratic Convention Watch: Day Two, It Is Still All About The Clintons

Day one was not what Democratic officials hoped it would be with protests, assassination plots, Ted Kennedy and Bill and Hillary Clinton dominating the news. Coverage again today shows it is still all about the Clintons

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 6 comments

DNC Protesters Say They Feel Like Political Prisoners

While the Democratic National Convention is kicking off its first day with multiple speakers preparing to speak to the crowds inside, protesters outside the Pepsi Center are complaining about feeling like prisoners as heavily armed police surround them.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 28 comments

Hillary Clinton Advisers Leaving Denver Before Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech

News is coming out of Denver a mile a minute, so to speak, and the latest reports show that some top Hillary Clinton advisers and supporters will be leaving town before Barack Obama gives his acceptance speech on Thursday.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 1 comment

Clinton, Obama Supporters 'Sparring Like High school Kids' At Dem Convention

Deep tensions boil between Hillary Clinton supporters and Barack Obama supporters at the Democratic National Convention. Mistrust and resentment are stewing while supporters from both sides trade "not for attribution" barbs.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 21 comments

Protesters Arrive In Denver Ahead Of Democratic Convention

Anti-war protesters decided to get a head-start on the Democratic Convention protest as hundreds marched through the streets of Denver. Cindy Sheehan was among the protesters.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 3 comments

Despite Suspending Campaign, It's All Still About Hillary Clinton

With news reports, forums, online media outlets and bloggers showing anger that Barack Obama did not "vet" Hillary Clinton, Obama surrogates are in damage control mode saying Clinton was considered. Media sources show that it is, still, all about Hillary.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 7 comments

Denver Moves Inmates To Make Room For Protesters Arrested At Democratic Convention

It is being called a "contingency plan," just in case there is a need for any mass arrests while the city of Denver hosts the DNCC as well as hosting those planning to protest at the convention. Inmates are being moved to make room in the jails of Denver.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 9 comments

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8 things to watch at the NDP convention

The anticipation has been building for seven months and New Democrats will finally elect their permanent leader to replace the late Jack Layton at a two-day convention that begins Friday. Here are eight things to keep your eye on this weekend.

A $36M Boondoggle for Politicians

Tom Coburn has heard enough posturing about that $800,000 conference the Government Services Agency held in Las Vegas. He’s got a bigger target: The $36 million taxpayers will spend on the Democratic and Republican conventions this summer. The national party conventions have received public financing...

NDP vows to identify source of attacks on voting system

New Democrats vowed Sunday to get to the bottom of attacks on the party's online voting system during the weekend convention that saw Quebec MP Thomas Mulcair elected leader.

NDP leadership quest has promise and peril, poll suggests

A special Nanos Research poll provided to CBC News suggests federal New Democrats should be heading into this weekend's leadership convention with an uneasy mix of hope and heartburn.

Ted Nugent Rebuffs Democratic Attacks

Rock guitarist, conservative activist and Mitt Romney supporter Ted Nugent says he stands by his provocative rant against the Obama administration at last weekend’s National Rifle Association convention, despite mounting pressure from Democrats and an investigation by the Secret Service. “I spoke at the NRA...