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Democratic Convention 2008

Obama The Politician Slays Obama The Prophet

Leonce Gaiter | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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Leonce Gaiter

With the schism between his primary and general campaign selves apparent, you'd think he'd be sufficiently self-aware to acknowledge his mere politician's status and get on with it. In his acceptance speech, he finally did.

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A Historical Perspective On Divided Democratic Conventions

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

Don't buy into the media narrative that this is some sort of "divided party" -- because today's Democrats aren't. All true Democrats are pulling hard to defeat the legacy of George W. Bush.

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DNCC Security: Sorry, No Bikes at "Greenest Convention in History"

Colorado Independent | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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Colorado Independent

By Jason Kosena DENVER -- Organizers for the Democratic National Convention and party leaders have touted the official greenness of the upcoming conv...

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The McCain Leadership Test

Mario Solis-Marich | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Mario Solis-Marich

Let's give McCain his first leadership test. Let's call and write his campaign and ask him to denounce Rush Limbaugh's "Operation Chaos."

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Delegate Math Predicts an Uncertain Summer for Democrats

Colorado Confidential | Dana Houle | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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Colorado Confidential guest columnist Dana Houle pens a fascinating analysis on the potential of a brokered convention. It is almost certain that nei...

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