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Dem's Exit Stage Left; GOP Prepares for Its Close-Up

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Barack Obama and the Democrats had the advantage of going first. Now the Republicans are getting ready to show their stuff in St. Paul. Did Obama's historic address in … more >>

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The Convention Is Over as the Campaign Begins

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The Democrats have made history by nominating Barack Obama, the first African American to run for president as the candidate of a major political party. As he prepares … more >>

Day Three: Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Foreign Policy

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Last night it was Hillary, tonight it's Bill. Vice Presidential selection Joe Biden will have to compete with another Clinton. On a night that's scheduled to highlight … more >>

Day Two for the Democrats: Where's the Red Meat?

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Last night it was Teddy Kennedy and Michelle Obama. Tonight, the keynote speaker is Virginia's former Governor, Mark Warner. But the star of the show will be Hillary … more >>

The Democrats Have Descended on Denver

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Barack Obama has four days to turn the tide of public opinion, which shows him now virtually tied with John McCain. From the Democratic Convention, we hear about Obama's … more >>

Will Democratic Convention Rekindle Obama's Momentum?

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The Democrats are gathering in Denver, getting ready to nominate the first African American candidate for President. But history aside, the Dems have their work cut out … more >>

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LEFT, RIGHT & CENTER

The Dems' Denver Surge; McCain's Palin Surprise

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John McCain exploded the news agenda today with his surprising choice of running mate Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska. The news nearly blew Obama's speech and the … more >>

Pulling out of Georgia; Pulling out of Iraq; How many houses?

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Is Russia honoring its deadline to pull out of Georgia? A very substantive and fascinating discussion of how to deal with Russia ensues with Tony insisting that Russia … more >>

Russia, Georgia; DemoCon-Hill, Bill; Dems and Oil; SwiftBoat2

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Russia continues to occupy Georgia and doesn't appear to be backing down. Is this Georgia's fault? Instead of windsurfing in Hawaii, should Obama have been making daily … more >>

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WHICH WAY L.A.?

Hillary and the Convention

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Just as her most committed supporters have been demanding, Hillary Clinton's name will be put in nomination at the convention in Denver. more >>

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Bettye LaVette's Journey To The National Stage

Jan 23, 2009 2:46 pm

If you've never heard of Bettye LaVette, the soul singer who belted out "A Change Is Gonna Come" with Jon Bon Jovi at the Inauguration Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on Jan 18., you may be wondering why.

Analyzing The Text Of Obama's Inaugural Address

Jan 23, 2009 6:10 am

Although many Americans heard Barack Obama's inauguration speech, they probably weren't listening for plyptotons and catachresis — but Geoff Nunberg was.

Natasha Trethewey: If My Mom Could See Us Now

Jan 20, 2009 12:24 pm

Natasha Trethewey won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for poetry for her book Native Guard. Her parents had an interracial marriage while it was still illegal in Mississippi, and Tretheway's poetry often draws on her childhood as a biracial child in the south.

NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

After Long Court Battle, Franken Wins Minn. Senate Seat

Jun 30, 2009 3:42 pm

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Democrat Al Franken narrowly defeated Republican Norm Coleman in last year's U.S. Senate race. Analysts discuss the case and the significance of Franken's win.

Franken Wins Minnesota Senate Case in Court; Coleman Concedes

Jun 30, 2009 12:50 pm

More than seven months after Election Day, the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota drew to a final conclusion on June 30, when the state Supreme Court backed Al Franken's victory and Norm Coleman conceded the race. Here is a recap of key developments:

Despite Court Ruling, Minn. Senate Seat Looks to Stay Empty for a While

Apr 14, 2009 2:45 pm

Despite a Minnesota three-judge panel ruling this week that Democrat Al Franken won the most votes in last year's Senate race against Republican Norm Coleman, it could still be weeks or months before Minnesota's vacant Senate seat is filled.

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