Democratic National Convention

Unity and the role of women

House speaker Nancy Pelosi says the Democratic party still has to work to unite voters divided by the primary. Hillary Clinton says she backs Barack Obama, but acknowledges her delegates still want to vote for their choice. Two political observers talk about the remaining divisions in the party, including women who still want to cast their votes for Senator Clinton. (Midmorning, 08/25/2008)

Silence and meditation amid convention chaos

Just like the DNC, Meditate 08! brings in high-profile speakers to inspire attendees. But instead of roaring cheers, the sign of approval here is contemplative silence. (08/25/2008)

At 17, Minnesota delegate is Democrats' youngest

David Gilbert-Pederson is only 17 right now, though he'll be old enough to vote this year... just barely. (08/25/2008)

Kennedy to appear, may speak at convention

Ailing Sen. Edward M. Kennedy prepared to attend, and possibly speak at, the opening of the Democratic National Convention on Monday. (08/25/2008)

Minnesota delegates get fired up

Minnesota's delegates to the Democratic National Convention got a pep talk this morning from the state's top party leaders. (08/25/2008)

News Cut: Denver diaries

News Cut blogger Bob Collins is in Denver, covering the Democratic National Convention, and giving us his behind-the-scenes look at what's going on there. (08/25/2008)

Preparing for the Democratic Convention

The day before the opening of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders and activists were both busy preparing for the first day of the Convention in Denver. (08/25/2008)

Obama aims convention at blue-collar voters

On the eve of the Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama said Sunday he hoped a week of political speechmaking would persuade reluctant middle-class voters to swing behind his bid for the White House. (08/24/2008)

Minnesota sends diverse group to Denver convention

Among the cheering masses when Barack Obama accepts his party's nomination this week will be the 109 members of Minnesota's Democratic National Convention delegation. (08/24/2008)

Obama's journey to Denver takes him through Wis.

Barack Obama's road to Denver and the Democratic nomination ran through Eau Claire, Wis., yesterday. (08/24/2008)

Dems give Michigan and Florida full voting rights

Democratic delegates from Michigan and Florida were awarded full voting rights at the national convention Sunday, despite holding early primaries against party rules. (08/24/2008)

Anti-war demonstrators rally at Colorado Capitol

About 200 anti-war demonstrators have gathered outside the Colorado state Capitol for a rally before marching through downtown Denver on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. (08/24/2008)

Opening day at the Democratic National Convention

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. (Midmorning, 08/22/2008)

Who's number 2?

The media and Democratic party supporters are eagerly anticipating Barack Obama's vice presidential pick. Midmorning looks at the options, and what kind of message Obama's selection will send. (Midmorning, 08/22/2008)

Companies spend millions to fund conventions

Corporations and trade organizations will spend tens of millions of dollars to get their messages heard during the Republican National Convention here and at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (08/13/2008)

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