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Another state not delivered
Thomas Schaller
Palin's selection confirms that the idea of picking a running mate to help deliver that politician's home state is officially dead.
Should Obama have picked Hillary?
Rebecca Traister
Did the GOP just co-opt the Democrats' chance at making history? Sarah Palin, a conservative, antiabortion, pro-NRA Republican, may just be the first woman in the White House.
Brian Schweitzer interview
Thomas Schaller
Salon caught up with Montana's governor Thursday, a few hours before Barack Obama's acceptance speech.
Palin: A “maverick” move or a nod to the GOP base?
Mike Madden
She adds youth -- and inexperience -- to the 72-year-old McCain's ticket, but she is a by-the-book social conservative.
Obama camp responds to Palin pick
Alex Koppelman
In a statement, a spokesman for Barack Obama slammed John McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.
Who is Sarah Palin?
Alex Koppelman
The governor of Alaska, now John McCain's running mate, is relatively new on the scene.
Who is McCain’s pick?
Mike Madden
John McCain's campaign tops even Barack Obama's impressive secret keeping over the vice-presidential nomination, as his choice is still unknown.
Liquoring up the Democrats
Mike Madden
Corporations with business pending in Washington spared no expense on Denver parties.
American revolutionary
Walter Shapiro
In his acceptance speech, Barack Obama stood up for Democratic values, took the fight to McCain -- and proved that the United States is still capable of reinventing itself.
McCain camp responds
Alex Koppelman
A spokesman for the presumptive Republican nominee says Barack Obama's speech was "misleading" and "fundamentally at odds with [his] meager record."
“With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination”
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama delivered a blockbuster of a speech to bring the Democratic convention to a close on Thursday night.
Celebrities don’t hold campaign rallies
Mike Madden
Barack Obama's big night was a campaign event, and the people there weren't just fans.
Gore compares Obama to Lincoln
Alex Koppelman
Before an adoring crowd, the former vice president also drew on his own loss to George W. Bush to make the case for electing Barack Obama.
“This election is our chance … to keep the American promise alive”
Alex Koppelman
Read excerpts from Barack Obama's acceptance speech here.
In ad, McCain congratulates Obama
Alex Koppelman
John McCain says he's giving Barack Obama his day before the two get back to real campaigning, but the ad is evidence against that.
The next Barack Obama?
Rebecca Traister
Newark's Cory Booker wows the Vote Hope crowd with a call for Democrats to inspire voters -- and learn to deliver when they're elected.
Eyes back on the prize
Joan Walsh
Denver's finest moment so far was the roll-call vote, for all it said about the Clinton and Obama camps' capacity for grace, forgiveness and smart politics.
John Kerry: I learned my lesson in 2004
Thomas Schaller
The 2004 Democratic presidential nominee talks about his blistering attack on John McCain in Wednesday's speech -- and what he should've done differently four years ago.
Plouffe on McCain’s “high-water mark”
Rebecca Traister
Barack Obama's campaign manager says that John McCain will only see his numbers dip from now on. But with the GOP convention coming up, is he right to be so confident?
What’s missing from the Democratic convention?
Glenn Greenwald
Democrats have largely avoided discussions of the radicalism of the past eight years, and even more so personal attacks on John McCain. Is that wise?
Bateman: Barack Obama is our candidate!
Salon Staff
Audio of Hillary Clinton speaking on behalf of the Empire State at the Democratic convention.
Biden — and Kerry and Clinton — go on the attack
Walter Shapiro
Before Barack Obama's surprise appearance, a tag team of Democrats, including Bill Clinton, piles on John McCain. And Joe Biden, Rove-style, goes right for McCain's supposed strength.
MIA at convention: Anti-Bush swag
Jeanne Carstensen
All the Obama memorabilia is great, but why so few jabs at our supremely unpopular president?
Bill Clinton shows — and gets — the love
Joan Walsh
"Barack Obama is ready to lead America," he tells an adoring crowd -- and suddenly Clinton haters who predicted mayhem in Denver are 0 for 2.
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