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Clinton tells Democrats to unite behind Obama (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 05:08 AM CDT AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton closed the book on her 2008 presidential bid with an emphatic plea for the party to unite behind Barack Obama.

Clinton says election isn't about her (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 12:00 AM CDT AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton had a simple message Tuesday for her still loyal supporters: This election isn't about her.

Analysis: A perfect night for Clinton, Obama? (AP) Posted: 26 Aug 2008 11:34 PM CDT AP - For one evening, their political world was perfect. Or so it seemed.

Former Gov. Warner: Party must seize opportunity (AP) Posted: 26 Aug 2008 11:31 PM CDT AP - Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, keynoting the Democratic National Convention, said Tuesday that American voters "have one shot to get it right" by electing Barack Obama president to end Republican leadership that is stuck in the past.

Obama campaign learns from others' missteps (Politico) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:32 AM CDT Politico - CHICAGO — When Barack Obama looks out at the Democrats assembled in Denver this week, he'll see a handful of party luminaries who sought the White House before him: Al Gore, John F. Kerry, Howard Dean, Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton.

'War room' revs up with high-profile Republicans (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:24 AM CDT AP - The Republican "war room" in Denver is not easy to find, tucked away off an alley a mile or so from the convention hall.

Clintons remain in convention script (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:23 AM CDT AP - The theme for Wednesday's third convention session is "Securing America's Future," but lingering drama involving Bill and Hillary Clinton threatens to rewrite the script.

Democrats rent asunder — over chairs, football (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:22 AM CDT AP - Delegates love to talk about how great their own states are, and some will talk trash — when pressed — about what they think are the worst states.

Analysis: Democrats hit Bush to nick McCain (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:21 AM CDT AP - A two-headed creature is stalking the Democratic convention, getting kicked and pummeled at every turn. "Bush-McCain" is not a political ticket, but a hyphenated target that Democrats have invented from necessity.

People of faith challenge Democrats (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:21 AM CDT AP - Religious leaders and people of faith who've been invited to the table at this week's Democratic National Convention are not sitting quietly with their hands in their laps.

Alaska voters decide mining over fish (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 05:52 AM CDT AP - Alaskans were given an option when voting for an initiative in their primary election: mining or fish.

Democrats to be out in force at GOP meet (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 05:41 AM CDT AP - Delegates to the Republican National Convention who are traveling into downtown St. Paul next week will be treated to a billboard-sized welcome from the other party.

After Hillary, Bill Clinton's turn to boost Obama (Reuters) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 05:24 AM CDT Reuters - Bill Clinton once vowed to fight for voters "until the last dog dies." On Wednesday he shows how hard he will fight for Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama on the Clintons' last big day of the 2008 campaign.

ON DEADLINE: Democratic keynote speech didn't soar (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 05:10 AM CDT AP - Barack Obama broke the mold when he delivered a Democratic convention keynote address that made a major difference, for him and for his party. It was a one-time thing. Mark Warner got back to the old, fully forgettable keynote rhetoric.

Indictments don't spoil Stevens' re-election bid (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 05:07 AM CDT AP - Even though he's facing federal charges, Ted Stevens remains feisty as ever. The 84-year-old Republican handily won his primary race for Senate and immediately proclaimed the November election a "piece of cake."

2 Pa. candidates spar over expired parking meter (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 04:14 AM CDT AP - In the race to determine who should be Pennsylvania's chief law enforcer for the next four years, the discussion has lately swirled around the most minor of offenses — an expired parking meter.

Biden is wrench in McCain's VP choice (Politico) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:34 AM CDT Politico - DENVER — Democrat Barack Obama’s selection of Joe Biden as a running mate is complicating Republican John McCain’s analysis of his prospective vice presidential contenders.

Today on the presidential campaign trail (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:41 AM CDT AP - Hillary Clinton tells party to unite behind Obama, while Bill is expected to attack McCain ... Former Va. Gov. Warner: Obama is man for future, Republicans party of the past ... Romney plays attack role as McCain weighs running mate choice

Federal charges filed against trio in alleged Obama threats (Rocky Mountain News) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:33 AM CDT Rocky Mountain News - Federal charges were filed Tuesday against three men who allegedly talked of killing Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

The cult of the regular guy in America (AP) Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:20 AM CDT AP - Bowling a few frames? Absolutely. Windsurfing? Not so much. Clearing brush on your ranch with rolled-up flannel sleeves? Pitch perfect. Forgetting how much real estate you've accumulated? Hit the road, Jack.

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