democratic convention

Reality check: Health care promises

CNN Money  Wed, 10/22/2008 - 9:20am

In his Democratic convention acceptance speech sixteen years ago, Bill Clinton declared that as one of the first initiatives of his administration, he would "take on the health care profiteers and make health care affordable for every family."



 

Gallup: Obama Up By 1

Donklephant  Wed, 08/27/2008 - 1:51pm

Obama actually gains a net 3 today, with McCain losing 2 and him gaining 1. Obviously this race remains incredibly tight as we head towards the most important speech of Obama’s career on Thursday.



 

Ailing Kennedy addresses Democratic convention (AP)

Ytop stories  Mon, 08/25/2008 - 11:29pm

Sen.<br /><br />Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., waves before speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008.<br /><br />(AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)AP - His voice firm, his wave familiar, Sen. Edward M.



 

X-Box (and Cell Phone) Nation: Election Rests In Digital Hands

ZDNET - Between the Lines  Mon, 08/25/2008 - 11:55am

The Democratic convention gets started tonight and in the constant quest for the unconventional technological means of getting out the youth vote, the X-Box is today’s “in” device.

By itself, this may not be a big deal. There are about 12 million X-Box members around the world. Microsoft didn’t break out the U.S.



 

Gallup: Obama Up By 3

Donklephant  Mon, 08/18/2008 - 12:11pm

The race tightened up over the weekend, but now Obama has opened up the normal 3 point lead he has had over the past couple months.