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Romney’s blue state past ‘downplayed,’ political experts say
In a campaign set against Democratic U.S. President Barack Obama, experts said Mitt Romney’s history as the former Massachusetts governor has been a delicate aspect of his campaign.
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DNC kicks off in Charlotte
The Democratic National Convention, beginning today in Charlotte, N.C., aims to excite national enthusiasm for President Barack Obama, who faces a tough re-election battle, and his party but will also have a local focus on North Carolina—the state Obama won by less than 14,000 votes in 2008.
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Editorial: Do conventions matter?
Today marks the opening day of the Democratic National Convention, and in the wake of last week’s Republican National Convention, we have to ask: What significance apart from grandstanding and showmanship do party conventions have in modern American politics?
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In address, President Obama says education key to economic recovery
TOLEDO, Ohio — In a Labor Day address held before a crowd of about 3,100, President Barack Obama compared Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to a football coach with a plan "for a losing season" in areas of education and industry.
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Editorial: What to expect from the DNC
Today marks the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. The GOP had the misfortune of going first, meaning the Democrats have had time to respond to what was said, or not said, at the Republican National Convention.
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DNC Day 1: Speakers emphasize youth vote, diversity of delegates
CHARLOTTE — As Day One of the Democratic National Convention wraps up, one thing is already resoundingly clear: the Democrats are striving to fundamentally distinguish their Convention from that of the Republicans.
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Biden in Detroit campaign stop: Bin Laden is dead, GM is alive
DETROIT — On a warm Labor Day in the shadows of skyscrapers, Vice President Joe Biden spoke to thousands of union supporters here Monday, addressing the concerns of a city defined by organized labor and the auto industry.
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Romney takes stage on day four of RNC
After three days of endorsement speeches, personal testimonial videos and musical guests, the Republican National Convention is over and the 67 day presidential race has begun.
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Ryan focuses on economy’s problems during RNC address
If the Romneys were Tuesday’s headliners at the Republican National Convention (RNC,) then Wis. Rep. Paul Ryan’s speech, officially accepting his vice presidential candidate nomination, was the highlight of the night Wednesday.