(2008-08-25) — As unified Democrats unite together under one roof in Denver this week, Sen. Barack Obama reminded his united party that “our Democrat tent is big enough for all kinds of people — big enough for those who are pro-choice and pro-life, big enough for those who are pro-Obama and pro-Hillary.”
“Democrats are all about [...]
Obama: DNC Tent Big Enough for Pro-Hillary Voters
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DNC ‘Real People’ Include Working Mom $24M in Debt
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(2008-08-22) — The Democrat National Convention speaker line up will feature a number of “real people” talking about the pain of living in these tough economic times, including an Indiana railroader, a Michigan truck driver, and an ordinary working mother from New York who’s saddled with $24 million in campaign debt.
The woman, who spent that [...]
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DNC Deal: Hillary Gets Roll Call, Obama May Speak
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(2008-08-16) — Sen. Hillary Clinton has reportedly granted Sen. Barack Obama’s request for a speaking role at the Democrat National Convention in Denver this month, after Sen. Obama supported her demand for a roll-call vote on her own nomination.
“We are very grateful to Hillary for this opportunity to address the convention,” said Sen. Obama. “Let’s [...]
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Giuliani’s RNC Speech Topic: How McCain Can Win
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(2008-08-14) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will deliver a primetime address at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on September 2, and according to sources close to the former presidential hopeful, his topic will be how John McCain can win the election.
An early draft of the speech, leaked to the news media today, [...]
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Wright to Offer Prayer Rebuttal at Democrat Convention
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(2008-05-01) — The Democrat National Committee (DNC) announced today it would allow the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the Official Disavowed Pastor of the Obama for America campaign, to deliver the “invocation rebuttal” at the party’s convention in Denver this August.
“After the traditional opening prayer and the singing of ‘God Bless America’,” said an unnamed DNC source, [...]
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