DNC Stories, Photos, Videos from Associated Content

Here is a collection of DNC stories, videos and photo slide shows from Content Producers and delegates covering the 2008 Denver convention for Associated Content.

AUGUST 29

Last Night of the DNC Moves to Denver's Invesco Field
By Connie Wilson
When I arrived, a band called the Yonder Mt. String Band was playing bluegrass-type music. The band hails from Nederlands, Colorado, and features Jeff Austin, Adam Ayala, Ben Kaufmann and Dave Johnson.
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At the DNC: One More Reason to Dislike Fox News
By Connie Wilson
The closing night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver commenced, for me, about 2 p.m. After being dropped off at the gate, I asked the policemen manning the gate where the press entrance was.
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What I Learned at Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech
By AC_Luke
Last night, thanks to my favorite Governor, I was given the opportunity to attend Barack Obama's acceptance speech.
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AUGUST 28

Analysis: Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech
By Connie Wilson
Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination to become President of the United States and made history as the first African-American on a major party ticket.
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Last Night of the DNC Moves to Denver's Invesco Field
By Connie Wilson
Thursday, August 28, was the closing night of the DNC in Denver, and it was moved to Invesco Mile High Stadium, where the Denver Broncos play, in order to accommodate the 84,000 people who attended.
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Full Text of Barack Obama's Speech
By AC_TimS
The full text of Senator Barack Obama's speech Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention.
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Bill Clinton: Obama is Ready to Lead; Also, Reactions to His Speech
By Keith Young
Apparently, Bill Clinton heard the criticism of the Republican Party and wanted to let it be known once and for all that: Obama is ready to lead!
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Barack Obama Look-Alike Joins Rally
By AC_TimS
Barack Obama look-alike greets protestors at Denver's Lincoln Park.
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Obama Speech Could Draw Comparisons to I Have a Dream Speech
By Sylvia Cochran
Unless you live under a rock, you know that today is the 45th anniversary of the I Have A Dream speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr.
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John McCain's Vice President Announcement Rains on Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech
By Saul Relative
Senator Barack Obama won the Democratic National Convention's nomination for president on August 27, 2008, and will officially accept in a speech that will be given before a sold-out Mile High Stadium crowd of more than 75,000 people on August 28, the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech.
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Senator Joseph Biden's Speech: A Man of Just the Right Words
By Connie Wilson
As someone who closely followed Senator Joe Biden through the snowy Iowa primary season, I eagerly awaited his Wednesday night speech accepting the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, and I was not disappointed.
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DNC Photos, Highlights and Tidbits
By Connie Wilson
I'm always fascinated by the idea of "what's-it-really-like-to-be-there," and here's hoping Associated Content readers are, too, when it comes to the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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Celebrity Sightings at DNC
By Connie Wilson
The third and final night at the Pepsi Center was packed! I left the second floor press room to get a coke and discovered, upon my return, that it was "full" and people were being turned away.
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Hillary Clinton Backs Barack Obama at Democratic National Convention
By Gail Harris
"Barack Obama is my candidate. And he must be our president." This statement, boldly announced by former rival Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, could not have been misunderstood by even her most ardent supporters.
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Protestors March in Denver
By Paula Noonan
Anti-war demonstrators three blocks long marched down Arapahoe Street in Denver during rush hour, led by Iraq veterans against the war.
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Ashley Judd Speaks in Denver About Women's Issues
By Paula Noonan
Ashley Judd, actor and activist, is in Denver for the DNC. Joining pro-choice activists, she traveled to a Cherry Creek neighborhood to talk about one of her most important causes, women's health and reproductive rights.
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AUGUST 27

The Manifest Hope Gallery at Andenken During the DNC
By AC_Ashley
Art addresses the grass roots movement of the Obama campaign at a north Denver art gallery.
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At DNC Speech, Were Hillary Clinton Supporters Persuaded?
By 1FRMRCALIGIRL
She was energizing. She was enthusiastic. She had the ability to draw the crowd in and grab their attention.
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DNC Makes Colorado "Party Town" After the Gavel Falls
By Connie Wilson
If partying is the name of the game at a convention -- specifically Denver's Democratic National Convention -- who plans these parties, anyway?
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Denver Police Reported to Surround DNC Activist Convergence Center
By Dave Maddox
In the last hour, according to indy media reports, the Denver Police have apparently surrounded the Convergence Center, an open gathering place a small distance outside downtown Denver, for those taking part in DNC activities, generally activists and alternative media.
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A Testy Discussion about John McCain as Hillary Clinton Speaks
By Keith Young
Hillary Clinton gave a superb speech Tuesday, according to her many supporters. Hillary Clinton also gave a speech full of hot air, according to a John McCain supporter. I will give the interview part later. I first want to discuss the electricity in the room as she spoke.
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Anticipating Rasmussen Daily Tracking Poll; Reaction to Obama Greek Temple Setup
By Sylvia Cochran
Considered the coin of the realm, the locale where the election rubber meets the voter road, the Rasmussen daily tracking poll provides the litmus test for voter reaction to speeches, faux pas, Obama Greek temple setups and questionable choices for presidential running mates.
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DNC's Second Night is Scripted and Formulaic
By David Accomazzo
Journalistic colleagues of mine have described political conventions to me as "scripted" and as "infomercials," apparently a far cry from conventions past.
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Carol and Victory Bell, Illinois Delegates, Celebrate DNC
By Connie Wilson
Carol and Victory Bell of Rockford, Illinois, developed an ingenious way to deal with the eventual triumph of Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton.
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Barack Obama, the Greek Temple and the Triumph of the Hope
By Mark Whittington
When Barack Obama delivers his acceptance speech for the nomination as Presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, he will do so after emerging onto the podium at Invesco Field from between the columns of a replica of a Greek temple.
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Hillary Clinton Speech: No Way McCain or Obama?
By Donna Porter
While the take away phrase from the Sen. Hillary Clinton speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention is No Way. No How. No McCain,divided passions remain strong as ever.
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Press More Critical of McCain Than of Obama 4 to 1
By Jim Wynn
Barack Obama not only receives more press coverage than John McCain, he receives less negative coverage. Or to state it more in line with the data I collected, John McCain receives more negative coverage than Obama by more than 4 to 1.
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AUGUST 26

DNC's Second Night is Scripted and Formulaic
By David Accomazzo
Journalistic colleagues of mine have described political conventions to me as "scripted" and as "infomercials," apparently a far cry from conventions past.
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Hillary Clinton Speaks at the Democratic National Convention
By David Accomazzo
The press had been buzzing for months before the Democratic National Convention: What would Hillary Clinton going say?
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Iowa Super Delegate Shares DNC, Political Insights
By Connie Wilson
Super Delegate Richard Machacek, from Winthrop, Iowa, spoke with me on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from the Iowa delegation's lodgings in downtown Denver.
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Charlize Theron, Stuart Townsend Promote "Battle in Seattle" at DNC
By Connie Wilson
Charlize Theron, Academy-award winning star of "Monster," and her boyfriend Stuart Townsend were in Denver on Tuesday, August 26, appearing at Riverfront Park at 1610 Little Raven Street to promote Townsend's directorial debut "Battle in Seattle," a film that chronicles the 1999 World Trade Organization protests.
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United States Chamber of Commerce CEO Visits Denver
By Amanda Arthur
The chief executive of the nation's chamber of commerce arrived in Denver this morning as part of a nationwide campaign to register voters and to educate them about pressing national business issues, as November's presidential election nears.
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PUMA, Clinton, Buisseux and Tuesday's DNC Shenanigans
By Sylvia Cochran
As the Democratic National Convention day two continues on, there are already several situations brewing.
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Obama Assassination Plot: "No Credible Threat"
By Saul Relative
Three men have been arrested in connection with an assassination plot against Senator Barack Obama in Aurora, Glendale, and Denver, Colorado.
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DNC Begins in Denver While Tear Gas is Used by Police to Subdue Protesters
By Connie Wilson
The Democratic National Convention in Denver kicked off on Monday, August 25, and I was there.
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DNC Off to Awkward Start for Democrats in Denver
By Uproar
Denver streets are outlined with police dressed in riot gear, protesters cluster in groups with different agendas, I can hear strangers' conversations of how they would have voted for Hillary Clinton but will not vote for Barack Obama.
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AUGUST 25

DNC and the Closure of Interstate 25
By Tom Treloar
The original agreement was to have the DNC at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
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Associated Content at the Democratic National Convention
By AC_Tori
Photos from Monday morning in downtown Denver at The Big Tent, MSNBC's DNC headquarters, the 16th Street Mall and more.
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PHAMALY Physically Handicapped Musical at DNC 2008
By Dave Maddox
A group of performers have varying physical handicaps and use their talents to send a message about disabilities and society at the DNC.
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Sunday DNC 2008 Protest in Denver
By Dave Maddox
One of the first large protests of DNC 2008 in Denver. Police, demonstrators and the public begin to face reality of the week to come.
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DNC 2008 Sunday Police and Protests Everywhere
By Dave Maddox
Various protests and police maneuvers around downtown Denver on Sunday at DNC 2008.
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"Pinky" Protests Iraq War in Cuernavaca Park
By Connie Wilson
As I approached the park on foot, from behind me, a walky-talky voice said, "No, dude. I don't have a knife."
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My Interview with a Hillary Clinton Supporter
By Keith Young
Extremely hot is a phrase that can be used to describe the weather here in Denver on Monday.
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Schedule Comparison: DNC vs. RNC
By Sylvia Cochran
Much like the long awaited Dancing with the Stars new cast that was revealed today, the Democratic Convention Schedule has been released.
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Denver Metro Residents Prepare for DNC Chaos
By Dave Maddox
In the weeks leading up to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, I spoke with a wide variety of people in the Denver area.
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Former Iowa Republican Rep. James Leach to Speak
By Connie Wilson
It was just announced that former Iowa Republican Representative James "Jim" Leach, now serving as the interim Director of the Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, is to speak at the Democratic National Convention.
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AUGUST 24

Denver Police, Protesters Clash
By Dave Maddox
Even seeing the friendly and sometimes familiar faces of Denver police under the riot gear, the effect of the police response to DNC demonstrations at the start of the week was a real shock.
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Democratic National Convention Schedule
By Mary Zeiher
Here is a detailed schedule of the daily activities of the Democratic National Convention.
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DNC Coverage: Celebrities in Denver
By Richard Blake
The number of celebrities descending on Denver for the DNC is almost mind-boggling. Paparazzi take notice.
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Obama, Clinton Supporters at the Delegate Kick-Off Party
By Paula Noonan, Delegate from Littleton, Colorado
There were more than delegates at the Colorado delegation's kick off party in the gardens of the Governor's Mansion on a beautiful, sunny Colorado morning.
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DNC's Manifest Hope Art Exhibit Opens to the Press
By Luke Beatty
While the Manifest Hope art exhibit opens to the public on Monday, August 25, at 10a.m., the momentum that's powering Obama-themed art creation was clearly felt at this afternoon's preview in lower downtown Denver.
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DNC Photos at Civic Center Park
By AC_TimS
Protestors and businesses advertised their views and wares at Civic Center Park on Sunday, Aug. 24.
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Google's Two-Story "Tent" Hosting Bloggers at Denver DNC
By Dave Maddox
Bloggers and other alternative journalists will be populating the hive of activity that is going up on Wynkoop Street in Denver's cool LoDo (Lower Downtown) district, just down the street from the famous Tattered Cover bookstore.
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AUGUST 23

Terrorism Scare, Anarchists, Abortion Wars, Congestion Put Denver on Edge
By Richard Blake
In Chicago in 1968, demonstrators chanted "The Whole World is Watching." And they were. This coming week the whole world will be watching Denver and local Denverites, who once might have enjoyed the idea of all this attention are beginning to have their doubts.
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AUGUST 22

Exclusive: Look inside the DNC before it begins
By AC_Luke
Images show the Pepsi Center while rehearsals and preparations are underway.
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