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

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.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Updated with video: And those unmentioned topics say a lot about the challenges that face the Republican ticket in the final three months of the presidential campaign.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Story updated with video: The Romney campaign defended Eastwood's performance, saying, "His ad-libbing was a break from all the political speeches and the crowd enjoyed it."

Friday, August 31, 2012  Updated with video: Marco Rubio delivered the biggest speech of his young political career by offering a sweeping narrative of his immigrant past and delivering a stern rebuke of the policies of President Barack Obama.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Watch live video: Mitt Romney is expected to accept the party's nomination as President this evening.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Businesses right down the street from the Republican National Convention are losing money.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Filled with pride over Rice and buoyed by the promise of Ryan, GOP delegates left the hall here unmistakably more energized.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Ron Paul supporters are making their presence known at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.