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Friday, August 29, 2008

Senator Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech

Watch Senator Barack Obama's eloquent acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention last night:

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Morning Open Thread

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Final Day

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 speak before thousands:

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, members of the family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, DNC Chairman Howard Dean, former Vice President Al Gore and Senator Dick Durbin will introduce his colleague, Senator Barack Obama.

Catch live streaming high-definition video here.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Senator Joe Biden Accepts Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination

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.

President Bill Clinton received an extended, thunderous applause from the crowd and gave the assembled delegates plenty to cheer about. Senators John Kerry, Evan Bayh and former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle also delivered speeches tonight.

Find those speeches and more here.

Tomorrow, we head to Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium for Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech of the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.

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Senator Barack Obama Officially Nominated

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. The crowd gave a boisterous roar to second the motion and vote "aye" in favor thus nominating Senator Barack Obama as the 2008 Democratic presidential nominee.

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Minutes Away

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 speakers include Governor Bill Richardson (D-New Mexico), Senators Evan Bayh (D-Indiana) and John Kerry (D-Massachusetts). Check the full schedule here.

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Another Day in the Books

The second day of the Democratic National Convention will be one to remember.

Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) energized the Pepsi Center with an incredible speech and was introduced by daughter, Chelsea. Senator Clinton declared: "No way. No how. No McCain."

Democratic Senatorial candidate and former Governor Mark Warner (D-Virginia) delivered a great keynote address.

Governor Brian Schweitzer (D-Montana) fired up the room and rattled off an unforgettable line about drilling in all of John McCain's many, many backyards, including the ones he cannot remember.

Watch more videos from the Democratic National Convention here and at 3pm Mountain, catch live streaming video in the most crystal-clear HD that this blogger has ever seen on the tubes.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Day Two

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 address by former Virginia Governor Mark Warner.

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Afternoon Open Thread

We are about 2 1/2 hours away from resuming day two at the Democratic National Convention. In the mean time, chat away...

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Monday, August 25, 2008

Backstage at the Democratic National Convention

Check out what goes on backstage at the convention in this video:

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These Will Go Fast

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Call to Order

Chairman Howard Dean addressed the delegates of the Democratic National Convention as we get things started here in Denver, Colorado. Watch the live video here.

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Meet Joe Biden

This weekend, Senator Barack Obama announced in Springfield, Illinois that he selected colleague Senator Joe Biden (D-Delaware) to be his running mate.

Check out this latest video from the campaign that introduces Joe to supporters:

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