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Democratic Convention versus Republican Convention

September 3, 2008 - Here's one perspective on the differences between the Democratic National Convention and this week's Republican convention....
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Joel Hunter

August 28, 2008 - Joel Hunter closes the convention with a prayer.
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Presidential Nomination Acceptance Address: Barack Obama

August 28, 2008 - Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.
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Sen. Dick Durbin

August 28, 2008 - Illinois Senator Dick Durbin introduces Barack Obama.
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American Voices Program

August 28, 2008 - Real Americans speak about their support for Barack Obama.
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Maj. Gen. J. Scott Gration

August 28, 2008 - Air Force Major General J. Scott Gration introduces a number of fellow retired members of the military all supporting Barack Obama for president.
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Susan Eisenhower

August 28, 2008 - Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, says she stands at the Democratic National Convention, not as a Republican or a Democrat, but as an American.
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Vice President Al Gore

August 28, 2008 - Vice President Al Gore recounts that ''eight years ago, some said there was not much difference between the nominees of the two major parties and it didn’t really matter who became president. Our nation was enjoying peace and prosperity. Some assumed we would continue both, no matter the outcome. But here we all are in 2008, and I doubt anyone would argue now that election didn’t matter.''
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Gov. Bill Richardson

August 28, 2008 - New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson talks about Barack Obama's judgment on Iraq: he was right.
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Gov. Tim Kaine

August 28, 2008 - Virginia Governor Tim Kaine says if we can put our faith into action, we can move mountains.
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Rep. Mark Udall

August 28, 2008 - Colorado Congressman Mark Udall, a candidate for U.S. Senate, talks about his father, Mo Udall, a fourth-generation Westerner, who spoke to the Democratic National Convention many years ago, and how his words still ring true today: ''Every generation has had to change this country to make it work, and we Democrats have always led that change.''
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Ray Rivera

August 28, 2008 - Colorado State Director Ray Rivera returns to the stage to talk more about text messaging.
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Martin Luther King III

August 28, 2008 - Martin Luther King III speaks about his father on the 45th anniversary of his ''I Have a Dream'' speech.
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Reverend Bernice King

August 28, 2008 - Reverend Bernice King, the youngest child of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., declares ''freedom rings!''
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Rep. John Lewis

August 28, 2008 - Georgia Congressman John Lewis honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on this, the 45th anniversary of the ''I Have a Dream'' speech in Washington.
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Gov. Howard Dean

August 28, 2008 - Governor Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, asks who do we want as our president?
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Rep. Diana DeGette

August 28, 2008 - Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette talks about Susan Molina, a janitor who lost her health insurance, and has to take her boy to the emergency room for an ear infection.
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Rep. John Salazar

August 28, 2008 - Colorado Congressman John Salazar says that Barack Obama will work hard on behalf of those who work the land.
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Rep. Ed Perlmutter

August 28, 2008 - Colorado Congressman Ed Perlmutter asks for the past eight years, we've had two oilmen in the White house, and where has it gotten us?
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Gov. Bill Ritter

August 28, 2008 - Colorado Governor Bill Ritter welcomes the crowd to his state, and argues that the Washington of George Bush and John McCain is failing us on energy, the economy, education, healthcare, and Iraq.
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Lottie Shackelford

August 28, 2008 - Lottie Shackelford, Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee, says the crowd gathered for the final day of the convention, on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ''I Have a Dream'' speech, looks like America.
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Susan Turnbull

August 28, 2008 - Susan Turnbull, Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee, grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and sees the wonderful promise of America.
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Final Day

August 28, 2008 - We are here at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium for the final day of the Democratic National Convention where Senator Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for president. It will be a star-studded event. Among those set to...
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Rabbi David Saperstein

August 28, 2008 - Rabbi David Saperstein delivers a prayer.
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Elbra Wedgeworth

August 28, 2008 - Elbra Wedgeworth, President of the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, grew up in Denver's poorest neighborhoods.
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky

August 28, 2008 - Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky says the choice is clear: continue the failed Bush-McCain policies of the past eight years, or head in a new direction for the change we need.
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Ray Rivera

August 28, 2008 - Colorado State Director Ray Rivera talks about a new way to stay connected to the campaign: text messaging.
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John Estrada

August 28, 2008 - John Estrada, a retired 34-year Marine veteran, says Barack Obama has the judgment to lead.
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Rep. Luis Gutierrez

August 28, 2008 - Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez says the change Latinos want is Barack Obama.
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Jon Kuniholm

August 28, 2008 - Jon Kuniholm, a retired Marine who lost his arm in Haditha, Iraq, endorses Barack Obama for president.
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Senator Joe Biden Accepts Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination

August 27, 2008 - Senator Joe Biden accepted the vice presidential nomination of the Democratic Party tonight and conventioneers were surprised with a special appearance by Senator Barack Obama to top off the third night at the Democratic National Convention.
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Vice Presidential Nomination Acceptance Address: Joe Biden

August 27, 2008 - Delaware Senator Joe Biden accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president.
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Beau Biden

August 27, 2008 - Delaware Attorney General and son of Joe Biden, Beau Biden, introduces his dad to the convention.
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Vice Presidential Nomination Speech: Quincy Lucas

August 27, 2008 - Quincy Lucas' sister was one of 58 women who lost their lives to domestic violence in Maryland in 2003. In 1994, Joe Biden wrote the Violence Against Women Act
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Tammy Duckworth

August 27, 2008 - Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth talks about John McCain's plans to keep U.S. forces in Iraq for decades.
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Rep. Chet Edwards

August 27, 2008 - Texas Congressman Chet Edwards notes Barack Obama's commitment to veterans and their families.
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Sen. John Kerry

August 27, 2008 - Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, says the American people can trust Barack Obama to keep us safe.
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Beth Robinson

August 27, 2008 - Beth Robinson, the wife of a U.S. Marine, supports Barack Obama for president.
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President Bill Clinton

August 27, 2008 - President Bill Clinton voices his unflinching support for Barack Obama as the next president.
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Senator Barack Obama Officially Nominated

August 27, 2008 - In what was an incredible scene on the convention floor at the Democratic National Convention as Senator Hillary Clinton entered the convention hall and motioned to suspend the roll call vote in favor of nominating Senator Barack Obama by acclamation....
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Sen. Tom Daschle

August 27, 2008 - Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle talks about the distraction the Bush administration sent the nation.
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Sen. Jack Reed

August 27, 2008 - Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed comments on Barack Obama's leadership on Iraq.
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Xiomara Rodriguez

August 27, 2008 - Nevada delegate Xiomara Rodriguez explains why she supports Barack Obama for president.
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Sen. Evan Bayh

August 27, 2008 - Indiana Senator Evan Bayh walks down memory lane of the last eight years of the Bush administration.
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The Honorable Madeline Albright

August 27, 2008 - Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright challenges John McCain's plan to keep U.S. forces in Iraq for decades.
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Rep. Patrick Murphy

August 27, 2008 - Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy, an Iraq war veteran, says it is time for Barack Obama.
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Michael S. Jones

August 27, 2008 - Michael S. Jones represented all enlisted women and men in the Army Reserve, and their families, within the Department of the Army and the Department of Defense, before Congress and the media, and is here to voice his support for Barack Obama.
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Sen. Harry Reid

August 27, 2008 - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid speaks about energy independence.
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Sen. Jay Rockefeller

August 27, 2008 - West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, comments on the Bush administration's failure to capture Osama bin Laden.
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Mayor Manny Diaz

August 27, 2008 - Miami Mayor Manny Diaz says now is our time to restore the dream.
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Rep. James Clyburn

August 27, 2008 - House Majority Whip James Clyburn reflects on the Greatest Generation, and the visionary leadership needed to make this and future generations even greater.
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Mark Docherty

August 27, 2008 - Michigan firefighter Mark Docherty speaks about the Bush administration's ''scorch-and-burn'' policies.
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Rep. Elijah Cummings

August 27, 2008 - Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings says the Obama-Biden administration is ready to restore American greatness on the world stage.
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Rep. Lois Capps

August 27, 2008 - California Congresswoman Lois Capps sums up the letters from the women who wrote in: we cannot afford four more years yet.
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Rep. Kathy Castor

August 27, 2008 - Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor reads a letter from Liz in Missouri who says she supports Barack Obama because of her granddaughter, and the current state of public education.
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Rep. Maxine Waters

August 27, 2008 - California Congresswoman Maxine Waters reads a letter from Tim in Montana, who is on the verge of losing his home.
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Rep. Louise Slaughter

August 27, 2008 - New York Congresswoman Louise Slaughter reads a letter from Cheri in Nevada who talks about her and her husband's struggle to pay for expensive medications.
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Claudia Kennedy

August 27, 2008 - Claudia Kennedy was the first woman to rise to the rank of three-star general.
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Rep. Hilda Solis

August 27, 2008 - California Congresswoman Hilda Solis reads a note from a single mother in Tennessee who is having to cut down on food just to cover gas prices.
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Rep. Nita Lowey

August 27, 2008 - Congresswoman Nita Lowey speaks to Barack Obama's support for our veterans, and his efforts to end the war in Iraq responsibly.
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro

August 27, 2008 - Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro recalls that when a woman's right to challenge discrimination in the work place, John McCain didn't bother to show up, but Barack Obama did, and was on the right side.
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Rep. Robert Wexler

August 27, 2008 - Florida Congressman Robert Wexler talks about Barack Obama's leadership.
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Mayor Richard M. Daley

August 27, 2008 - Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley says Barack Obama will get government working for them again.
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Minutes Away

August 27, 2008 - We are minutes away from the gavel opening the third day of the Democratic National Convention. Tonight, former President Bill Clinton will speak to the convention and Senator Joe Biden (D-Delaware) will accept the Democratic nomination for vice president. Other...
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Rep. Tom Allen

August 27, 2008 - Maine Congressman Tom Allen, a candidate for U.S., Senate, talks about the challenges that lay ahead, and how Barack Obama will help us build a brighter future for his newborn grandson, Charlie.
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Jeff Merkley

August 27, 2008 - Jeff Merkley, Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, says we cannot afford more of the same in Oregon, or in America.
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Gov. Jeanne Shaheen

August 27, 2008 - Former New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen believes the country needs a new direction on the economy, energy, national security, and Barack Obama is the candidate to deliver.
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Rep. Tom Udall

August 27, 2008 - New Mexico Congressman Tom Udall talks about the Bush administration's middle class squeeze and how John McCain promises to continue it.
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Obama Nomination Seconding Speeches

August 27, 2008 - Colorado Senator Ken Salazar, Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and Alabama Congressman Artur Davis second the nomination of Senator Barack Obama.
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Obama Nomination Speech: Mike Wilson

August 27, 2008 - Mike Wilson, a registered Republican from Tennessee and Iraq war veteran, nominates Senator Barack Obama for Democratic presidential candidate.
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Clinton Nomination Seconding Speeches

August 27, 2008 - Denise Williams Harris, New York Fellow Democrats, delegates and friends. My name is Denise Williams Harris, and I represent the state of New York, the home state of Senator Hillary Clinton. I am a proud New Yorker, a proud woman...
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Clinton Nomination Speech: Dolores Huerta

August 27, 2008 - Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta nominates Senator Hillary Clinton for Democratic presidential candidate.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi

August 27, 2008 - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi notes that one hundred years ago, the first five women to vote in national conventions did so right here in Denver.
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Archbishop Demetrios

August 27, 2008 - Archbishop Demetrios opens day three with a prayer.
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Another Day in the Books

August 27, 2008 - The second day of the Democratic National Convention will be one to remember.
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Jin Ho Kang and Yoougsook Kang

August 26, 2008 - Jin Ho Kang and Yoougsook Kang offer a prayer to close out the second night.
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Sen. Hillary Clinton

August 26, 2008 - Senator Hillary Clinton delivers a rousing speech in support of Barack Obama for president.
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Gov. Brian Schweitzer

August 26, 2008 - Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer says we need a new energy system that is clean, green and American-made, and that we simply can’t drill our way to energy independence, even if you drilled in all of John McCain’s backyards, including the ones he can’t even remember.
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Gov. Deval Patrick

August 26, 2008 - Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick speaks about the difficult that lay ahead in defeating the forces of the status quo but believes, ''Yes, we can.''
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Rear Admiral John Hutson (Ret.)

August 26, 2008 - Rear Admiral John Hutson (ret.) says ''the 'Grand Old Party' is no longer grand. It’s just old. The same old, failed policies. The same, old Washington culture.''
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Gov. Ted Strickland

August 26, 2008 - Ohio Governor Ted Strickland talks about what Barack Obama will do for American families, including Ohioans, when he becomes president.
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Lily Ledbetter

August 26, 2008 - Lily Ledbetter speaks on Women's Equality Day.
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Sen. Robert Casey

August 26, 2008 - Pennsylvania Senator Robert Casey speaks about his travels with Barack Obama on the campaign trail as a fervent supporter.
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Rep. Nydia Velazquez

August 26, 2008 - New York Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez takes John McCain to task for comments about women and equal pay.
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The Honorable Federico Peña

August 26, 2008 - Federico Peña, former Mayor of Denver, Transportation and Energy Secretary, talks about the energy crisis, how John McCain will only make it worse, and how Barack Obama will lead us to energy independence.
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Gov. Kathleen Sebelius

August 26, 2008 - Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius talks about Barack Obama's Kansas roots.
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Nancy Floyd

August 26, 2008 - Nancy Floyd talks green energy.
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Gloria Craven

August 26, 2008 - North Carolinian Gloria Craven worked at the same company for thirty years but the plant was closed down and their CEO received a $300,000 bonus.
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Mayor Jim Whitaker

August 26, 2008 - Fairbanks (AK) Mayor Jim Whitaker, a Republican, endorses Barack Obama for president.
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Gov. Janet Napolitano

August 26, 2008 - Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano notes a trend of Arizona natives that run for president and lose. Speaking for herself, she says this is one Arizona tradition she would like to see continue.
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Anna Burger

August 26, 2008 - SEIU Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger talks about growing up in Pennsylvania, and how unions have passed on better lives for our children.
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Pauline Beck

August 26, 2008 - Pauline Beck, a homecare worker in SEIU from Oakland, California, talks about Barack Obama's commitment to helping workers and pushing for healthcare for all.
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Rep. Steny Hoyer

August 26, 2008 - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) talks about the Bush administration's disastrous legislative agenda that John McCain promises to continue.
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Katherine Marcano

August 26, 2008 - Katherine Marcano, a supporter of Barack Obama from Iowa, says she dares to hope.
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Rep. Rahm Emanuel

August 26, 2008 - Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel argues that John McCain will continue the failed economic policies of George W. Bush, digging America into a deeper hole with Bush's shovel.
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Robin Golden

August 26, 2008 - Robin Golden, president of a local union in Michigan, talks about John McCain's tax breaks for companies that outsource jobs, and how Barack Obama will keep those jobs here in the United States.
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John Sweeney

August 26, 2008 - John Sweeney, President of the AFL-CIO, talks about Barack Obama's commitment to the working families.
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Rep. Xavier Becerra

August 26, 2008 - California Congressman Xavier Becerra talks about Barack Obama's commitment to the Latino and immigrant communities, where John McCain has walked away from them to embrace the extremists of his Party.
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Gov. Ed Rendell

August 26, 2008 - Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell talks about the differences between Democratic and Republican plans for energy independence.
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Day Two

August 26, 2008 - There are a number of great speakers lined up for tonight. Ted Sorensen, former speechwriter and adviser to President John F. Kennedy, and Congressman Mike Honda addressed the assembled delegates. Slated to speak tonight: Senator Hillary Clinton and the keynote...
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