Campaign 2008: President

Obama tells huge Dem crowd he'll fix Washington

Before an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president. (08/28/2008)

2008 Democratic National Convention Day 4

The final day of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. (08/28/2008)

Obama plays some hoops, works on speech

Barack Obama aims to weave the personal with the political Thursday night as he tells 75,000 supporters in a football stadium - and millions more at home - how as president he would make a difference in their lives. (08/28/2008)

Pawlenty cancels media interviews

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty joined some other Republicans in Denver this morning to rip Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. (08/28/2008)

McCain says no vice presidential decision yet

"I haven't decided yet, so I can't tell you," McCain said in an early morning radio interview. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's name is apparently still on the short list. (08/28/2008)

Mondale offers advice to Biden

Delaware Senator Joe Biden is tonight's featured speaker at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. One of the few persons in the world with first hand experience in that role is former Vice President Walter Mondale. (08/27/2008)

Clinton releases delegates

In an emotional meeting leading up to the Democratic roll call of the states, Hillary Rodham Clinton released her convention delegates Wednesday to vote for certain presidential nominee Barack Obama. (08/27/2008)

Obama to tour battleground states after nomination

Barack Obama, his wife Michelle and running mate Joe Biden will embark on a bus tour of several battleground states later this week, after he receives the Democratic presidential nomination, his campaign announced Wednesday. (08/27/2008)

Clinton says election isn't about her

Hillary Rodham Clinton had a simple message Tuesday for her still loyal supporters: This election isn't about her. (08/26/2008)

2008 Democratic National Convention: Day 2

Slideshow: 2008 Democratic National Convention: Day 2 (08/26/2008)

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