Obama Denver

Taking the Long View

James Warren | Posted 03.20.2009 | Politics


James Warren

Can Obama really and truly get us to take the long view? And can he both exploit and turn his back on the same media technologies that impact how we respond to events and crises?

Namaste Solar: Biden Flubs Denver Company Name (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 03.20.2009 | Politics


At the Denver signing of the stimulus bill, Vice President Joe Biden introduced the CEO of Namaste Solar, Blake Jones. He said that if he pronounced t...

Obama Signing Stimulus Bill In Denver: VIDEO, UPDATES

AP/Huffington Post | BEN FELLER | Posted 03.20.2009 | Politics


President Barack Obama signed into law the most sweeping economic package in decades, a rescue plan meant to reinvigorate job creation, consumer spend...

Obama Denver, Phoenix Trips: Promoting Stimulus

AP | BEN FELLER | Posted 03.15.2009 | Politics


EAST PEORIA, Ill. — President Barack Obama on Thursday pitched his economic plan at a Caterpillar Inc. plant reeling from layoffs, his message b...

Obama Draws More Than 100,000 At Denver Rally (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.26.2008 | Politics


Barack Obama drew a crowd of over 100,000 at a rally in Denver on Sunday, the AP reports: The Obama campaign released an initial crowd estimate of 75...

Obama Camp: Who Is Barack Obama? (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics


Barack Obama's campaign put together a video of behind-the-scenes campaign footage to answer the question John McCain and Sarah Palin keep asking: "Wh...

'America, We Cannot Turn Back. Not with So Much Work to Be Done.'

Carl Pope | Posted 09.29.2008 | Politics


Carl Pope

Last night was a reminder of just how much has changed in the past eight years. Obama himself devoted more time to the environment in one speech than the entire 2000 or 2004 campaigns saw.

Obama's Nomination Speech In Denver and Dayton

Mayhill Fowler | Posted 09.29.2008 | Home


Mayhill Fowler

Suddenly my companion is sobbing, "I'm three generations from slavery," she says. I'm holding her. "I didn't know it would affect me this way," she says, and I'm thinking that all of my maternal American ancestors owned slaves.

Realizing A Dream

Rob Harper | Posted 09.28.2008 | Home


Rob Harper

Many African Americans in the stadium openly wept as Barack accepted what many thought they would never see in there lifetime. "I realize that I am not the likeliest candidate for this office," he said. "I don't fit the typical pedigree."

What Obama Must Do Tonight

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz | Posted 09.28.2008 | Chicago


The Clintons have done their jobs, each delivering a powerful, effective oration. Ditto wife Michelle. If there's anyone in America who still thinks ...

Obama Makes Another Surprise Appearance

The Nation | Posted 09.28.2008 | Politics


Denver shows that Barack Obama is master of the pop-in. He just made a surprise waltz through an Illinois delegation gathering in Denver, on the afte...

McCain's Convention Ad Congratulates Obama

The Huffington Post | Posted 09.28.2008 | Politics


UPDATE: John McCain has released the ad he will air in response to Barack Obama's acceptance speech. In it, he congratulates Obama on his historic nom...

Obama's Greek Columns Uh Oh

Lynn Grossman | Posted 09.27.2008 | Politics


Lynn Grossman

There is something coming Thursday night that is a blunder big enough to warrant the criticism: the Greek columns on the stage of Invesco Field where Obama is to give his acceptance speech.

Obama's Clinton Bounce in Denver

Ari Melber | Posted 09.27.2008 | Politics


Ari Melber

Hillary's convention speech definitely fell short on detailing a personal case for Obama as the right person for the job. That's the core issue for the remaining voters.

What Obama Needs to Do in Denver

Drew Westen | Posted 09.25.2008 | Politics


Drew Westen

It is time, once and for all, for Democrats to burn the Kerry playbook. It is the same playbook used to guide one losing Democratic campaign after another for decades.

Obama To Avoid "You, Me And Dupree" Moment At Convention

Diane Tucker | Posted 02.21.2009 | Home


Diane Tucker

"Road trip? Sure, why not," said writer Chris Sloat, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. "Who knows what kind of trouble Kwame can get into in Denver? And at least he'll be somebody else's problem for a week."

Obama Convention Speech Recruitment Drive Draws Flood Of Volunteers

Calvin Gipson | Posted 09.14.2008 | Home


Calvin Gipson

John McCain acknowledged Barack Obama's mass appeal through his efforts to tag Obama as nothing more than a celebrity who lacks the experience to lead...

Inside the DNCC: A Convention of Firsts

Cameron Moody | Posted 07.27.2008 | Politics


Cameron Moody

It will be the first time we're bringing all our delegates together on the eve of the Convention, the first time so much access will be given to the online community and the first time an African American will accept the nomination.

Obama's Mile High Moment

Joe Cutbirth | Posted 07.16.2008 | Politics


Joe Cutbirth

We're seven weeks from the biggest speech in a generation by any figure in American politics. If you can be there in person, go. Take your children. It's an event you'll remember the rest of your lives.

Obama Convention Offer Could Violate Minnesota Gambling Law

Minnesota Monitor | Posted 07.16.2008 | Politics


Minnesota's top gambling official is wondering if a drawing announced on Barack Obama's website constitutes an illegal raffle -- but neither he, nor t...

Rachel Weiner

It's Official: Obama Will Give Convention Speech At Stadium

HuffingtonPost.com | Rachel Weiner | Posted 07.15.2008 | Politics


Obama will accept the Democratic nomination at Denver's Invesco field -- which can hold over 75,000. "The Democratic Party is nominating a true chan...