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Friday, September 07, 2012  Entering fall campaign, Obama tries to make nation choose him again

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Former President Bill Clinton will be speaking tonight.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Obama ready to sketch path forward for nation after Bill Clinton fires up Dems' convention

Thursday, September 06, 2012  FACT CHECK: Obama the compromiser? Clinton mischaracterizes intransigence of both parties

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Protesters camped out right outside of the Democratic National Convention

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  What is being called the "People's Convention" with public events for thousands is taking a decidedly more subdued approach, and it's all thanks to Mother Nature.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The large role for gays and lesbians is a striking contrast with last week's Republican convention, which ratified a platform opposing gay-rights priorities.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Just outside the DNC, Republicans have set up an anti-Obama camp.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Democrats raise curtain on their convention after Obama sees storm damage, hails labor

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Convention organizers say the 2012 Democratic National Convention will be extremely accessible to the general public.

Monday, September 03, 2012  President Obama responds to the Republican National Convention

Sunday, September 02, 2012  The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Charlotte, N.C.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  Confidant: Kennedy's sons urge Mass. governor to appoint ex-DNC chairman to replace father