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It’s Obama time!
Joan Walsh
Hillary Clinton released her delegates, and the party is coming together behind its new leader. Reasons to celebrate and reasons to worry in Denver.
Is change “scary” or is change “hopeful”?
Walter Shapiro
As the Democratic convention opens, with a speech by Michelle Obama and an in-person appearance by Ted Kennedy, undecided voters wrestle with their feelings about change -- and the nominee.
Dean gavels in convention
Alex Koppelman
With a few short words from DNC chairman Howard Dean, the Democratic convention has now officially begun.
McCain ad features former Clinton delegate
Alex Koppelman
The spot highlights Debra Bartoshevich, a delegate who lost her convention slot after saying she'd vote for John McCain over Barack Obama.
If we must discuss plagiarism, let’s talk exorcism too
Joe Conason
Republicans and the press love revisiting Joe Biden's past, but everybody -- including the possible GOP vice-presidential candidates -- has one.
Hillary volleys
Thomas Schaller
Clinton fires back at a John McCain ad invoking her words and images, and Joe Biden issues a video call to action.
Joe Biden and the political establishment’s overriding goal
Glenn Greenwald
The Washington Post editorial page celebrates Biden's selection as "a heartening recognition that time in Washington can be useful." Is it right?
Joe Biden steps up for Obama
Mike Madden
The energized vice-presidential candidate uses Saturday's rally to chain John McCain to George W. Bush and propel the Democratic ticket toward the convention.
Nobody’s yes man
Walter Shapiro
By picking Joseph Biden as his running mate, Barack Obama chooses experience over hope.
Republicans are already going after Obama-Biden
Mike Madden
The text message announcing Biden was joining Obama's ticket went out around 3 a.m. Eastern, and by 6 a.m., McCain had a new attack ad.
It’s Biden
Mike Madden
Barack Obama has picked Joe Biden as his running mate, CNN reports and the AP confirms.
Report: Biden gets Secret Service protection
Mike Madden
The signs keep pointing to Joe Biden as Barack Obama's running mate, with the hours dwindling before that text message shows up.
Biden our time
Thomas Schaller
Nothing for sure yet, but all signs at this late hour on Friday night point to an Obama-Biden ticket.
Mittmentum?
Alex Koppelman
One report suggests that John McCain has settled on former rival Mitt Romney as his running mate.
Veep too late
Thomas Schaller
Whomever he chooses, Obama should have moved earlier to select his running mate.
Bateman: Slurpees and doughnuts for Biden
Salon Staff
Actual audio of Delaware Sen. Joe Biden courting Indian-American voters.
John McCain’s summer of slime
Joan Walsh
The GOP nominee will say anything to get elected -- and the media is letting him get away with it. Plus: Bill Maher to Obama: Pick Hillary!
What Obama needs most
Salon Staff
Beyond readiness to assume the presidency, there are other things Obama needs to consider as he makes his veep decision.
Rice: Military power is “not the way to deal in the 21st century”
Glenn Greenwald
Bush's secretary of state sermonizes against the use of military force as a means of delivering a message.
And the shortlist dwindles … or does it?
Mike Madden
Looking for clues about Barack Obama's running mate in the schedule of speakers at the Democratic convention may be fruitless.
Obama veepstakes: The medal round
Walter Shapiro
Obama appears unlikely to announce a running mate until the Olympics wind down. But waiting until the convention is close could be risky.
Salon veep rankings
Thomas Schaller
It really was only a three-way contest: Sebelius, Kaine, Biden ... long pause ... Bayh.
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