Democratic National Convention

Obama's 'Spinal Tap' Moment?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 28, 2008

The football stadium "temple" will look cool unless it looks ridiculous. more >>

Hillary's Campaign Now in the Trash Heap

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 28, 2008

Here is the latest sign — or signs — that it's finally over here in Denver for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. more >>

Liberals Remain Blind to Obama's Weaknesses—and Dangers

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - August 28, 2008

PUMAs and conservatives are still leery of the Democrat, and liberals don't see it. more >>

Bill Clinton a Little Slippery on Whether Obama Is Ready to Be Commander-in-Chief

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - August 28, 2008

Still, he did the job that the Obamaites wanted the Clintons to do. more >>

Looking Ahead to Barack Obama's Big Speech Tonight

Robert Schlesinger - August 28, 2008

A couple of good takes on what he needs to do and say and how he needs to do it. more >>

DNC Instapoll: Cut Taxes for the Rich

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 28, 2008

Convention goers think wealthier Americans pay less in taxes than what they actually do. more >>

Obama's Dynamic Duo, Axelrod and Plouffe, Predicts Close Fall Election

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 28, 2008

Top Obama aides say the election will be close. more >>

Dude, Where's My Recession?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 28, 2008

Someone please tell the Democrats that the economy is not shrinking. more >>

Biden's Speech Was Pretty Standard and Uninspiring

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - August 28, 2008

But the first part of his remarks, about his family, was genuine and moving. more >>

Joey Biden From Scranton Takes the Stage as Obama's Running Mate

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - August 28, 2008

The veteran senator discussed his working-class roots—and attacked McCain's record. more >>

Obama Needs to Win Over Reagan Democrats

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - August 28, 2008

He can get their votes by persuading them he can improve the economy. more >>

Past and Present: William Jennings Obama? Once Again, Democrats Meet in Denver to Nominate a Skilled Orator

By Michael Kazin - Opinion - August 28, 2008

Some things have changed for the Democrats since 1908, Michael Kazin writes, and some have not. more >>

Data Points: Convention Highlights

Opinion - August 28, 2008

People are most interested in tuning in to Barack Obama's speech. more >>

Public Opinion: What Does Barack Obama Need to Say in His Speech?

Opinion - August 28, 2008

He addresses the Democrats and the nation—tell us what you think he should say. more >>

The Democratic National Infomercial—What's the Point?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 27, 2008

Is there a point any more to these events? more >>

Bill Clinton Passes the Torch to Obama in Convention Speech

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - August 27, 2008

Clinton echoed his wife's speech and urged all of her supporters to vote for Obama. more >>

Bill Clinton's Speech—By the Numbers, Sticking to the Plan

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 27, 2008

It was a fine performance, but not classic Bill Clinton. more >>