Democratic National Convention

Obama’s renewed message of hope

As a candidate, Obama is a brilliant orator. As a president, he falls silent. Will he be different this time?

Aaron Traister Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012 9:23 PM UTC 20
Elections 2008 Elections, Barack Obama

Biden’s DNC speech got the highest ratings

Joe Biden's speech was literally the most watched

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Sep 21, 2012 3:28 PM UTC
News

Poll: Pro-choice stance aids Obama

A new survey finds no evidence anyone was "alienated" by the vocally pro-choice Democratic National Convention

Irin Carmon Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 4:32 PM UTC 10
Politics Abortion, Sandra Fluke

House bill ends funding of party conventions

The government has spent around $224 million on the conventions since 1976

Jim Abrams, AP Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 1:37 PM UTC
News U.S. House of Representatives

Obama’s foreign policy test

As Mideast protests simmer, the election could turn on how the candidates handle a messy crisis

Jean MacKenzie, GlobalPost Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012 9:11 PM UTC
Politics GlobalPost, 2012 Elections

Romney speech: Another fib about Obama

The Republican claims Obama didn't talk about unemployment in his convention speech -- he did

Alex Seitz-Wald Monday, Sep 17, 2012 5:28 PM UTC
Politics

Polling insights from …Twitter?

Twitter analysis may be a new way to study public opinion

Prachi Gupta Friday, Sep 14, 2012 9:00 PM UTC
News

Jennifer Granholm on “The Dating Game” in ’78

The former Michigan governor appeared on the dating show in the '70s VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Sep 14, 2012 3:28 PM UTC
News Jennifer Granholm

The Michelle Obama morale boost

Confidence in the U.S. economy spiked right after the first lady's convention speech

Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012 3:11 PM UTC
News Michelle Obama, U.S. Economy

Walsh to Fluke: “Get a job”

Tea Partyer Joe Walsh says Sandra Fluke's DNC speech was "embarrassing" VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Monday, Sep 10, 2012 7:40 PM UTC 39
News Joe Walsh, Sandra Fluke

Rep. Tammy Baldwin attacked for dancing at gay pride parade

The political director for her opponent implied it didn't reflect "heartland values" VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Sep 7, 2012 10:01 PM UTC 15
News Tammy Baldwin, Tommy Thompson

Petition for CNN to fire Erick Erickson gets more than 100k signatures

After he referred to the DNC as the "Vagina Monologues"

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Sep 7, 2012 9:12 PM UTC 66
News Erick Erickson

DNC disses teachers

Democrats' week in Charlotte began with the screening of an anti-teachers union movie and never got much friendlier

Josh Eidelson Friday, Sep 7, 2012 9:04 PM UTC 31
Politics

Relive the DNC through animated gifs

The most memorable moments of the Democratic National Convention in gifs and other media VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Friday, Sep 7, 2012 7:48 PM UTC
News 2012 Elections, Barack Obama

Where were the jobs?

In the wake of a disappointing labor report, Obama's failure to even mention unemployment seems strange

Andrew Leonard Friday, Sep 7, 2012 6:17 PM UTC 11
Politics

Gabby Giffords? Yes. Gun control? No

Gabby Giffords' made a moving appearance Thursday, but Democrats refused to bring up gun control in Charlotte

Alex Seitz-Wald Friday, Sep 7, 2012 5:41 PM UTC
Politics

Gabrielle Giffords’ inspiring comeback

With her showstopping appearance at the DNC, she proved the power of joy VIDEO

Mary Elizabeth Williams Friday, Sep 7, 2012 5:30 PM UTC
Life Gabrielle Giffords

Democrats’ truth vs. GOP lies

After Republicans' blatant dishonesty in Tampa, Democrats hew toward truth and win the fact-checking wars

Sally Kohn Friday, Sep 7, 2012 5:25 PM UTC 39
Politics

R.E.M. to Fox News: Stop using our tunes!

"Our music does not belong there," said former frontman Michael Stipe

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Sep 7, 2012 3:45 PM UTC 12
News Music, 2012 Elections

Dolan spoils the party

Why did Democrats allow the cardinal to give a right-wing prayer? The party still can't speak truth to power

Sarah Posner Friday, Sep 7, 2012 3:23 PM UTC 23
Politics

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