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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."

VIDEO>> The Crowd Reacts To Obama's Acceptance Speech: "Awesome!"

Dawn Teo | Posted 09.28.2008 | Home


Dawn Teo

It was not just the speech. It was the moment. Sure, the words Obama said tonight mattered. But for the tens of thousands of people at Invesco Field, what made this day remarkable was history.

LIVE: From Invesco Field

Dawn Teo | Posted 09.28.2008 | Home


Dawn Teo

By Kelly Nuxoll and Dawn Teo Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Apparently, predictably, the wifi at Invesco is jammed with the digital transmissions of a g...

FOX News' Response to Obama Acceptance Speech

Steve Young | Posted 09.28.2008 | Media


Steve Young

KRISTOL: Other than the words and speaking style, this speech could have been given by anyone

Predicting Obama's Invesco Memes

David Weinberger | Posted 09.28.2008 | Home


David Weinberger

This might be one: "John McCain will use images of this event against us. When he sees tens of thousands of Americans eager to participate, he sees celebrity. As I look out tonight, I see democracy."

Obama Invesco Speech Preparation Underway

AP | DAVID ESPO and ROBERT FURLOW | Posted 09.28.2008 | Politics


DENVER — Surrounded by an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed po...

Invesco Crazy: Obama Supporters Travel From Virginia To Colorado In Search Of Tickets

Dawn Teo | Posted 09.26.2008 | Home


Dawn Teo

To their chagrin, Judith, Vashti, and Toni were denied tickets, but they came to Denver despite their disappointment. When asked if they would regret the trip if they were unable to see the speech on Thursday, they said they would have no regrets. They were determined to come to Denver to show their enthusiastic support for Obama.

Hot Flashes From The Campaign Trail: Convention Preparations

Alison Teal | Posted 09.16.2008 | Politics


Alison Teal

We drove to Denver yesterday to nose around and check out the convention arrangements. The good news is that the construction at the Pepsi Center appe...

Networks Scramble To Plan For Obama's Denver Stadium Speech

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 07.16.2008 | Media


NEW YORK — Barack Obama's plan to accept the Democratic presidential nomination at a Denver outdoor stadium instead of the arena in which his pa...

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...