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Posts on Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Novak's back, warning against McCain-Lieberman ticket

The ailing columnist pens a missive arguing that the choice of Joe Lieberman as John McCain's running mate would be disastrous for Republicans.

Quote of the day

Former Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis blames himself for Bush.

Greek columns? Really?

The stage for Barack Obama's speech is being set up, and it looks like the design could have been a lot smarter.

Fired up for party unity

After Hillary Clinton's speech on Tuesday night, we pulled out the video camera to check in with Obama and Clinton delegates and supporters.

Lieberman camp pushing back on Novak report

Sources close to Joe Lieberman are reportedly issuing strenuous denials of a story that he has told John McCain not to choose him as his running mate.

On the reaction to the columns for Obama's speech

Bloggers are criticizing the press for discussing this, but such things are the reason the actual issues become less important, and that's not solely the media's fault.

Clinton releases her delegates

Meeting with delegates pledged to her, Clinton doesn't tell them how to vote, but does say she cast her ballot for Barack Obama.

Clinton rules

Some in the media just can't give up on the idea that the Clintons plan to undermine Barack Obama.

Clinton supporter tapped to second Obama nomination

As the roll-call process gets under way, a prominent congressional backer of Hillary Clinton's speaks on behalf of Barack Obama.

Arkansas for Obama

The delegation from Clinton's adopted home state, which she won in a landslide in the primaries, gave all its votes to Barack Obama.

Florida, Michigan delegations go for Obama

The disputed states, which had voted for Hillary Clinton in primaries that violated primary rules, ended up giving the majority of their votes to Barack Obama.

Obama wins New Hampshire (eight months later)

The Granite State casts all its votes at the convention for Barack Obama, in a sign of unity after Hillary Clinton won its primary.

It's official: Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee

His former rival brought the roll call to an end by successfully moving that Obama be nominated by acclamation.

How it happened

The roll call at the Democratic convention was brought to the symbolic end that was expected when Hillary Clinton asked that Barack Obama be nominated by acclamation.

"Barack Obama is ready to be president"

Defying the expectations of naysayers, Bill Clinton delivers an enthusiastic endorsement of Barack Obama.

Biden, officially the vice-presidential nominee, takes the stage

On Wednesday night, Joe Biden showed why Barack Obama chose him as his running mate.

Currently in War Room

Why 60 doesn't matter

Saxby Chambliss' victory in Georgia means the Democrats won't have their filibuster-proof majority -- but they aren't too worried about it.

Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 03:15 EST

Rendell apologizes for comments about Napolitano

The governor of Pennsylvania had been caught on a hot mic saying Janet Napolitano is a "perfect" DHS secretary because she doesn't have a family.

Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 02:40 EST

Has Obama broken his first campaign promise?

Barack Obama promised to institute a windfall profits tax on oil companies, but the policy was quietly removed from his Web site.

Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 00:55 EST

Inside the mind of Lou Dobbs

Is there anything the CNN host can't connect to his obsession with illegal immigration?

Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 00:20 EST