Barack Obama promised an end to the "broken politics in Washington and the failed presidency of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president. More
Politics
Democrats seek to get out the faith vote
Call it getting out the God vote. More
Higher TV convention ratings this time than last
Interest in the Democratic convention among television viewers continues to run well ahead of 2004, although vice presidential candidate Joe Biden was a slightly less potent draw than Hillary Clinton. More
View from cheap seats doesn't dampen enthusiasm
The air was thin, the sun was strong and the view of the stage was horrible. But that didn't dampen the enthusiasm of Democrats who sat in the cheap seats all the way at the top of Invesco Field at Mile High. More
Obama says he'll 'fix broken politics'
Barack Obama, launching his historic fall campaign for the White House with an outdoor Democratic National Convention extravaganza, pledged Thursday to "fix the broken politics in Washington" after he defeats Republican John McCain in the fall. More
Analysis: Oprah, Affleck! Obama's goldmine or risk
Hollywood hasn't contributed official speakers to Barack Obama's convention this week. But, man, have celebrities flocked to Denver in droves. Oprah's in the house! Was that Matthew Modine just now? Oh, wow, there's Anne Hathaway. More
Obama uses speech for high-tech outreach
Forgive the 75,000 people massing here at Invesco Field Thursday if their thumbs are bit weary by the time Barack Obama takes the stage for a triumphant acceptance of his presidential nomination. More
Obama sketches promise of America
Barack Obama is offering himself to Democrats and the nation as the embodiment of the promise of America. More
Post-convention 'bounce' averages 10 points
And now comes … the wait for "The Bounce." More
Obama's campaign chief urges hard work
Barack Obama's campaign manager has told Democratic National Convention delegates they will have to work very hard to beat Sen. John McCain this fall. More