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Preparations are underway for the Democratic National Convention in Denver, which takes place Aug. 25-28, 2008. (Eva Hambach/AFP/Getty Images)

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Opening day at the Democratic National Convention


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Midmorning previews the 2008 Democratic National Convention from the Pepsi Center in Denver, where the event will take place all this week. Sen. Barack Obama will accept the party's nomination for president on Thursday night.

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  • Howard Fineman: Senior Washington correspondent for Newsweek Magazine.
  • John Nichols: Washington correspondent for The Nation.

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