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2008.08.29: Signs point to McCain tapping Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate
2008.08.29: Oprah at Obama's speech "I've never experienced anything like that." Pool report
2008.08.29: Actor David Strathairn narrates the Obama video
2008.08.28: Obama does his best on a large stage in a big theater. And Thursday was big.
2008.08.28: Obama accepts Democratic nomination at packed stadium. Photos.
2008.08.28: "We must pledge once more to march into the future." Obama acceptance speech. Transcript.
2008.08.28: Hillary Clinton react to Obama speech
2008.08.28: Gore says Obama knows from "inconvenient truths"
2008.08.28: Obama's acceptance speech. Full text as prepared.
2008.08.28: Michelle Obama tells CBS "I know that this speech will be from Barack's heart." Transcript.
2008.08.28: Lynn Sweet talks about covering her first convention with Huffington Post Rachel Sklar.
2008.08.28: Obama's acceptance speech. Excerpts.
2008.08.28: Very cool. Sheryl Crow now playing at Invesco Field. Obama warm up act.
2008.08.28: Sun-Times Exclusive: Obama campaign talking points for Thursday
2008.08.28: Waiting for Obama at Invesco, Schakowsky speaks, volunteers organize. Photo gallery.
2008.08.28: Obama makes surprise visit at llinois Democratic Women lunch
2008.08.28: Hours before Obama acceptance speech, convention so far "exceeded" goals.
2008.08.28: Obama's Plouffe said roll call more "meaningful" than anticipated
2008.08.28: Bill Clinton vouches for Obama: now "ready to lead."
2008.08.27: Biden at the Democratic convention. Transcript.
2008.08.27: Kerry at Democratic Convention hits McCain, " Talk about being for it before you're against it' Transcript.
2008.08.27: Obama will join Biden on the convention stage at the end of Biden's speech
2008.08.27: Clinton, "with eyes firmly fixed on the future,'' ends roll call; Obama nominated by acclimation. Transcript.
2008.08.27: It's official: Obama the Democratic presidential nominee.
2008.08.27: Feuding Blagojevich, Madigan hug in Denver. Will the love last? Video
2008.08.27: Rep. Jesse Jackson leads call for Illinois Democrats to stop feuding. Brought to tears, hugs
2008.08.27: Blagojevich to run again. In Denver he says, "I love my job."
2008.08.27: At Illinois breakfast Blagojevich says lets stop "fighting." "Make Mayor Daley happy" Photo gallery
2008.08.26: Clinton at Democratic convention tells supporters "keep going"
2008.08.26: Clinton speech tells sisterhood keep going for Obama
2008.08.26: Clinton Democratic Convention speech. Transcript. As delivered.
2008.08.26: Rahm Emanuel Democratic convention speech. Transcript
2008.08.26: The Pritzkers--Clinton's J.B. and Obama's Penny--set unity fund-raiser in Chicago this September.
2008.08.26: Lynn Sweet talks to New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin about Obama, Katrina and basketball. Video.
2008.08.26: Exclusive: Inside Bill Daley's run for governor.
2008.08.26: Obama, Biden, Clinton names to be placed in nomination.
2008.08.26: Obama camp raising money off of Michelle speech
2008.08.26: Michelle Obama. Democratic Convention Speech. Transcript as delivered.
2008.08.26: Illinois at the convention; Ab Mikva, Obama mentor
2008.08.26: Bill Daley--is he mulling a run for Illinois governor? Hosting fete for female governors
2008.08.26: Another McCain attack ad using Clinton's words to impale Obama. The 3 a.m. ad revisited.
2008.08.25: Michelle Obama and her girls at the Democratic convention
2008.08.25: "And this is why I love my country," Michelle Obama at the Democratic Convention
2008.08.25: McCain's vice president pick. Sun-Times convention roundtable. Video. Sweet, McKinney, Sneed, Marin, Pallasch, Carney.
2008.08.25: McCain rapid response to Obama rock 'n roll spot on economy
2008.08.25: New Obama rock 'n roll spot on the economy links McCain, Bush
2008.08.25: Corporations pay for Democratic Party of Illinois Obama reception
2008.08.25: Obama team wants to smother diehard Clinton backers with respect. Tuesday Clinton speech exercise in group catharsis
2008.08.24: Democratic convention stage is hip, just like Obama
2008.08.24: McCain team crashing Democratic convention.
2008.08.24: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. on "Face the Nation" says McCain's "seven homes, that's enough"
2008.08.24: Kitty Kurth, Democratic convention "speaker tracker." Video
2008.08.24: New McCain spot features Clinton slamming Obama in convention eve divide and conquer move
2008.08.23: Offended by Bidens' crack about his wife? Pelosi said to "lighten up."
2008.08.23: Pelosi at Democratic convention in Denver says Biden picks up lots of constituency groups. Video
2008.08.23: Obama-Biden first marketing gimmick; donate $15, get first edition car magnet
2008.08.23: Biden Springfield speech. Transcript as delivered.
2008.08.23: Check out the Pepsi Center. Lynn Sweet picture gallery
2008.08.23: Obama slips and introduces Biden as the next president (but corrects himself); McCain team then calls Biden "new mentor."
2008.08.23: Biden debut as attack dog. Attacks McCain's seven houses.
2008.08.23: At the Brown Palace Hotel, waiting for Pelosi, listening to Obama speech.
2008.08.23: The launch of the Obama-Biden ticket in Springfield. Obama speech text.
2008.08.23: With a click on a laptop at Obama's Chicago headquarters, the Obama-Biden ticket is born
2008.08.23: McCain rushes new spot highlighting Biden criticizing Obama on experience
2008.08.23: Clinton on Biden vice president pick: "purposeful and dynamic."
2008.08.23: So much for the text message Obama surprise....
2008.08.23: McCain camp says "no harsher critic" of Obama than Biden.
2008.08.23: Obama picks Biden for running mate
2008.08.22: Democrats start to gather in Denver
2008.08.22: If you get an E-mail from Obama08campaign@aol.com that it's Kaine. It's a hoax.
2008.08.22: Boarding plane for Denver. If there is an Obama running mate announced, comment on it here.
2008.08.21: Obama as "The One" surf sequel
2008.08.21: McCain says Obama has his own "housing problem"-- Tony Rezko.
2008.08.21: Obama's picked his vice presidential running mate
2008.08.21: It's true; McCain has seven homes in five cities and three states.
2008.08.21: The Democratic convention from the Jewish perspective
2008.08.21: Obama runup to Denver: Springfield then Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Montana
2008.08.21: Is Obama campaign getting its groove back? Hitting McCain on his houses
2008.08.21: "The Power of Penny Pritzker" Bloomberg's inside look at Obama's finance chair--business, family and politics
2008.08.21: Cousin Michael and others....the blog is all fixed now.
2008.08.21: Obama Vice President buzz
2008.08.20: Obama ad hits McCain on taxes
2008.08.20: One of Obama's half brothers tracked down
2008.08.20: Republican convention speaker lineup; breakaway Democrat Lieberman, (nee 2000 Gore/Lieberman ticket) slotted
2008.08.20: McCain and allies making plays to erode Obama Jewish support
2008.08.20: At Obama headquarters in Chicago, Illinois Clinton delegates offered big love at morning special briefing.
2008.08.20: Hillary Clinton to release her delegates next Wednesday
2008.08.20: PBS convention coverage
2008.08.20: Obama rapid response to McCain "millions" ad
2008.08.20: Rudy Giuliani to keynote GOP convention....speaker rollout starts...
2008.08.20: Lynn Sweet talks about Obama's vice president pick with MSNBC's Dan Abrams
2008.08.20: McCain sticks rich celebrity tag on Obama in new radio spot.
2008.08.19: Obama has a "minor head cold."
2008.08.19: The most complete list to date of Democratic convention speakers. Jimmy Carter, Mayor Daley and more
2008.08.19: Exclusive: Obama team reserving Old State Capitol in Springfield for Saturday to showcase running mate
2008.08.19: The ultimate list of Democratic convention parties, panels and politics.
2008.08.19: Obama, McCain flub answers at Saddleback forum; Obama off base in claims of working with McCain.
2008.08.19: Evanston's Ruth Milgrom--lifelong Democrat--near death wants to know about Obama's running mate
2008.08.19: McCain team Obama VFW pushback: Obama not credible on international stage
2008.08.19: DNC blasts McCain as out-of-touch rich
2008.08.19: Quinnipiac U. poll: ageism may hurt McCain more than racism hits Obama.
2008.08.19: Obama hits McCain over judgement on Iraq surge. Speech text
2008.08.19: Chicagoans to tell Obama's story at convention: Giannoulias, Hynes, Madigan, Durbin, Schakowsky, Gutierrez, Jackson, Emanuel, del Valle, Balanoff, Kellman and Michelle
2008.08.18: Google unveiling new--and some very cool convention tools
2008.08.18: McCain tells vets about Obama's "failure in judgement" about surge.
2008.08.18: Transcript of Obama, McCain at Saddleback Civil Forum with Pastor Rich Warren
2008.08.18: Obama one day record haul: $7.8 million at San Francisco big donor fund raisers
2008.08.17: Obama, McCain at Saddleback faith forum give debate preview.
2008.08.16: Biden, an Obama vice president prospect, off to the Republic of Georgia for the weekend.
2008.08.16: McCain said his greatest moral failure was his first marriage.
2008.08.16: Obama says he would not have tapped Clarence Thomas for Supreme Court
2008.08.16: Obama, McCain to talk about faith Saturday at Saddleback Church. Live on CNN, FOX
2008.08.15: Factcheck.org concludes Obama's Ohio ad blaming McCain for job loss distorts facts.
2008.08.15: McCain rebuts Obama's Ohio ad.
2008.08.15: In Ohio negative spot, Obama blames McCain for selling of U.S. shipping company to foreign firm
2008.08.15: Obama body surfing in Hawaii, the video.
2008.08.15: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. to speak Monday night at convention
2008.08.15: DNC new web spot links McCain to tainted Abramoff via Ralph Reed
2008.08.15: Dyana door knocks for Obama in hopes of getting Invesco seat. Bad news.
2008.08.14: Obama body surfing at Hawaii beach. Will he get bounce from riding the waves
2008.08.14: ABC News reports Obama campaign plane July 7 problems really was an emergency
2008.08.14: The Obamas and their jobs: Barack telemarketed the New York Times; Michelle worked in Chicago bindery
2008.08.14: The Obama campaign rebuttal to new hit job--but best selling--book. Complete Obama research document.
2008.08.14: Hillary's name to be placed in nomination at Democratic convention. But she'll vote for Obama.
2008.08.14: Obama new Olympic ad focus on middle class
2008.08.14: Hot ticket: Chicago night at Obama's Democratic convention
2008.08.13: On MSNBC's "The Verdict with Dan Abrams" Lynn Sweet talks about how Elizabeth Edwards is handling the sex scandal
2008.08.13: Obama camp said to be leaning towards Biden for vice president.
2008.08.13: Why Elizabeth Edwards stayed with John Edwards
2008.08.13: Illinois delegation in line for best seats at the Denver convention.
2008.08.13: The Obama Oprah formula worth a million votes
2008.08.13: Democratic governors--but not Blagojevich--speak Tuesday at the convention.
2008.08.13: ADL deplores anti-Semites aiming at McCain, Obama.
2008.08.13: Oprah confirmed for Obama's Denver convention.
2008.08.13: Hillary Clinton sharing spotlight at Democratic convention Tuesday with Mark Warner, former Virgnia governor.
2008.08.13: On MSNBC's "The Verdict with Dan Abrams" Lynn Sweet talks again about the Edwards sex scandal
2008.08.12: Obama canvasser knocks on Lynn Sweet's door. Video of the pitch.
2008.08.12: Ted Kennedy tribute at Democratic convention; Pelosi, Michelle's brother Craig Robinson to speak.
2008.08.12: Obama faces first real time foreign policy crisis with Georgia-Russia conflict
2008.08.12: The Obama record on bipartisanship.
2008.08.12: As Obama pushes for cross-over Republicans, RNC challenges Obama on bipartisanship claims
2008.08.12: Will Dyana, Bruce, get to hear Obama's speech? Campaign wants to know how they will get to Invesco Field.
2008.08.12: Hawaii talent featured at Obama Hawaii fund-raiser.
2008.08.12: Obamacans rising. Breakaway Republicans Leach, Chaffee, Hauser tout Obama. UPDATES
2008.08.11: Lynn Sweet on MSNBC's "Verdict with Dan Abrams" talks about Edwards sex scandal
2008.08.11: McCain stepping up attack on Obama celebrity with "fan club" ad
2008.08.11: Obama top advisor Valerie Jarrett recounts "painful" Rev. Wright episode on CBS "Katie Couric Reports" Monday.
2008.08.11: Obama celebrity slaps McCain in new spot.
2008.08.11: Dems at convention to take questions "town hall" style
2008.08.10: Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Democratic convention headline speakers.
2008.08.09: Obama hands McCain radioactive Nevada issue: Ad hits McCain for Yucca Mountain support. UPDATE McCain response
2008.08.09: ABC News John Edwards admitting affair interview. Transcript.
2008.08.09: Ohm-bama time in Denver. Quest for seats to hear Obama's acceptance speech.
2008.08.08: Obama vice president spokesman-in-waiting David Wade explains operation. Video. Obama campaign manager David Plouffe cameo.
2008.08.08: The Edwards statement: "I started to believe that I was special and became increasingly egocentric and narcissistic."
2008.08.08: Edwards tells CBS' Bob Schieffer he has no plans to go to the Democratic convention
2008.08.08: Edwards in statement says he "was and am ashamed of my conduct."
2008.08.08: Edwards asked in June, 2007 about his "biggest sin" said he would have a "hard time" naming one specific sin.
2008.08.08: Edwards admits affair to ABC; denies father of child. Confessed to Elizabeth.
2008.08.08: McCain new ad titled "painful." Obama rebuttal.
2008.08.08: Obama unveils Olympic ad
2008.08.08: Hawaii homecoming rally on Friday for Barack and Michelle Obama. Battling "Obama fatigue."
2008.08.07: Obama denies rift with Clinton
2008.08.07: Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life resource on McCain, Obama and religion.
2008.08.07: Clinton sidesteps question about placing her name in nomination at the convention.
2008.08.07: Dueling videos. UPDATE Republican National Committee, Democratic National Committee on McCain
2008.08.07: Michelle Obama tells ABC's Robin Roberts when it come to putting daughters in public eye, still "figuring this out." Talked to Hillary, Tipper Gore. Transcript.
2008.08.07: Obama family starts week long Hawaii vacation on Friday.
2008.08.07: Ladies Home Journal Barack and Michelle interview. What keeps Obama up at night.
2008.08.06: Does Clinton want her name placed in nomination at the convention? Obama, Clinton teams joint statement.
2008.08.06: Justice Department concludes Dr. Bruce Edwards Ivins--who killed himself last week--responsible for 2001 deadly anthrax attack. Press conference transcript.
2008.08.06: Hillary's back. Live chat Thursday. Plans busy convention schedule.
2008.08.06: McCain on energy at Jackson, Ohio. Transcript.
2008.08.06: Obama energy remarks, Elkhart, Ind. Prepared text.
2008.08.06: McCain policy advisor Doug Holtz-Eakin energy policy memo on Obama's "false claims"
2008.08.06: Obama Muslim American liasion steps down amid questions, WSJ reports.
2008.08.06: Obama taps celebs to woo high end donors.
2008.08.05: Paris Hilton "I'm a celebrity too" reply to McCain ad on Obama
2008.08.05: Obama on McCain mocking him for call to inflate tires: "They need to do their homework."
2008.08.05: Democratic National Committee rapid response team taunts McCain running mate prospects "the next Cheney" plus new video about McCain and Big Oil.
2008.08.05: Lifetime poll: 1 in 5 Clinton voters supporting McCain; Obama leading with women voters, but neither has majority.
2008.08.05: Sen. Clinton to stump for Obama in Nevada and Florida. Bill Clinton reluctant to say with gusto Obama ready to be president.
2008.08.05: AFL-CIO executive council meeting in Chicago gets briefings from Obama team
2008.08.05: McCain new video: He's the "original maverick" ready to lead. UPDATE. Response from Obama's Bill Burton
2008.08.05: McCain, Obama day 2 on energy. NBC's Chuck Todd explains.
2008.08.05: Bill Richardson on MSNBC, FOX. Explains why Obama change re drilling is not a flip flop.
2008.08.04: Politico's Martin on Novak retirement: "end of an era."
2008.08.04: Chicago cabbie alert! Obama birthday gift left in taxi dropping off Obama staffer at the Palmer House Hilton.
2008.08.04: Michelle Obama on Ebony cover
2008.08.04: Factcheck.org on flaws in Obama energy ad, McCain Paris/Britney spot
2008.08.04: Robert Novak to retire.
2008.08.04: McCain campaign manager Rick Davis: Obama "tire pressure gauge" to $25+ donors
2008.08.04: Obama live. Delivering speech in Lansing.
2008.08.04: Obama's Lansing, Mich. energy speech. Tap more from national gas reserves. UPDATE. Speech as delivered.
2008.08.04: ABC's Kate Snow expansive interview with Bill Clinton on the primary. "I am not a racist."
2008.08.04: Energy fueling Monday's agenda. Obama, 47 today, acts, McCain reacts.
2008.08.03: Obama to celebrate 47th birthday Monday in Lansing, talking about energy.
2008.08.03: Sen. Lieberman defends Paris-Britney McCain ad on NBC's "Meet the Press." Transcript.
2008.08.03: Obama moves to give full votes to Michigan, Florida delegations, punished for early primaries.
2008.08.02: Plouffe taps Rahm Emanuel to negotiate three presidential, one vice president debate with McCain and debate commission. Letter text.
2008.08.02: Obama says McCain "cynical" not racist. McCain team: "we're moving on." Obama press conference transcript
2008.08.01: McCain new mocking spot asks, is Obama "The One?" Heston as Moses cameo
2008.08.01: McCain at the National Urban League
2008.08.01: Obama economists conference call; Jason Furman and Jared Bernstein
2008.08.01: Obama calls for taxing big oil windfall profits; send $500 to needy individuals.
2008.08.01: McCain's Rick Davis, Obama's David Axelrod on NBC talking about injection of race into the campaign
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