DNC 2012
Liberal Journalist Criticizes MSNBC's Coverage Of The DNC
While appearing on MSNBC, The Nation's Jeremy Scahill strongly criticized cable-news coverage of the DNC regarding Obama's foreign policy record. Scahill was particularly captious about MSNBC itself, whose coverage he compared to watching an "Obama For America meet-up."
The Democratic Convention By The Facebook Numbers
Obama has almost twice as many mentions as Romney. Romney beat One Direction; Lil Wayne beat Biden.
Who Was The Breakout Star Of The Democratic Convention?
Democrat convention-goers answer the question: Everyone from the Nun on the Bus to Tulsi Gabbard.
Obama's Message Breaks Through In Swing State Newspapers
An emphasis on the path forward. Lukewarm reception to his speech from pundits doesn't make the headlines.
Cardinal Dolan Digs Democrats On Abortion Stance
"Those waiting to be born..." In closing benediction at the Democratic National Convention, New York's top Catholic chides Democrats.
Obama's Acceptance Speech Didn't Mention Unemployed
Republicans ready to pounce.
The New Obama Gets Past Hope
His convention speech promises a fall campaign on policy as well as character. "The times have changed — and so have I."
The Democratic And Republican Conventions By The Twitter Numbers
Much more engagement on Twitter for the Democratic than the Republican convention, according to Twitter.
Obama Leaves Charlotte With A Strong Hand
A strong position despite a bad economy. “Romney would have to change the basic contours of the race to win,” says Jordan.
Joe Biden Literally Says "Literally" A Lot
And this is just from his DNC speech.
Artur Davis Unimpressed By Charlie Crist
The newly-converted Republican slams his DNC mirror image on . "I don't know the guy, but..."
Lindsay Lohan's Message To POTUS On Taxes
The actress takes to Twitter to weigh in on Obama's DNC speech. Say what now?
George Clooney Introduces Obama
The video that preceded the president at the Democratic National Convention.
Joe Biden: The Movie
Not from the Onion News Network.
John Kerry: "Ask Osama Bin Laden If He Is Better Off Than He Was Four Years Ago"
The former presidential candidate and Senator asks the crowd if Osama Bin Laden is doing better than four years ago.
Jennifer Granholm, En Fuego At The DNC
Looks like it's time to start watching her show on Current TV!
Gabby Giffords Leads The Democratic Convention In The Pledge Of Allegiance
In one of the most touching moments in recent convention history, the former Congresswomen from Arizona lead the Democratic convention in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Joe Biden Wipes Away Tears As Son Nominates Him For Vice President, Calls Him His "Hero"
The Vice President wiped away tears as his son Beau, the Attorney General of Delaware officially place his name for nomination as Vice President at the Democratic convention.
John Kerry's Bin Laden Joke
A zinger from his speech in Charlotte.
Obama To Offer Promises For Second Term In Convention Speech
Says he needs more time to get the country back on track. Makingthe election a referendum on important policy questions.
Congressman John Lewis: "I Don't Want To Go Back" To Pre-Civil Rights Policies
The Congressman implies that Mitt Romney would take America back to pre-Civil Rights era policies in his speech to the Democratic convention.
Democrats Offer Overflow To Shut-Out Supporters
Hundreds line up outside the convention center.
Obama Campaign Won't Join Clinton In Hailing Recovery
The former president sees shades of 1996, but selling an improvement is difficult politics. "That was him. That was President Clinton talking," says Messina.
Charlie Crist Used To Attack Barack Obama....A Lot
The former Republican turned independent former Governor will speak in support of Barack Obama at the DNC.
Who Is Sandra Fluke?
You might want to use this in the comments section after you see CNN's chryon describing the women's reproductive rights activist.
Clinton Speech Dominates Swing State Newspapers
Just how Obama wanted it to.
14 Most Important Sex Ads Of The Democratic National Convention
Delegate group-sex and Republicans seeking Democrats. "How about a little bipartisanship, ladies?"
Clinton To Tour Midwest For Obama
An itinerary for the president's most effective supporter.
Senator Goes On Pocket Tweet Rampage
Barbara Mikulski needs a keylock.
Obama Will Look To The Future In Charlotte
Clinton took care of the past.
Andrew Cuomo Acts Like A Candidate In Charlotte
The typically careful governor of New York gives a rare partisan address to delegates. Now everyone thinks he's running for president.
Jim Clyburn: "Bill Clinton 'Splained It Very Well"
The Congressman told MSNBC's Alex Wagner that it is now up to Obama to "explain his vision" to the country with a big speech tonight at the DNC.
Hillary Having A Moment With Bill
He speaks, she smiles. During a State Department stop in East Timor, Hillary beams with pride as she watches her husband do his thing last night at the DNC.
Chuck Schumer: Israel Fight "Was A Mistake"
And the president will talk about Israel tonight in his speech, Schumer says.
The Effortless Diversity At The DNC Is A Bit Ridiculous
Hello, Newman!
50 Minutes Of Bill Clinton
Did he just win the election for Barack Obama?
Utah Delegate Makes "We Built That" Joke, Takes Olympic Dig At Romney While Nominating Obama
The Utah delegation used their vote in the roll call of the states to take aim at Mitt Romney's Olympics and make a "we built that joke."
Ashley Judd Nominates President Obama For Tennessee
The actress represented Tennessee in the roll call of the states which officially nominated Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination.
Bill Clinton's Biggest Applause Line
The former president ad-libbed a pretty harsh swipe at Paul Ryan during his speech at the Democratic National Convention. Clinton was talking about Ryan's attack on President Obama for cutting money from Medicare, even though Ryan's budget proposal would eliminate the same amount from Medicare, then improvised this zinger.
Former Romney Advisor: "This Convention Is Done"
Republican consultant Alex Castellanos says Clinton speech "will be the moment that probably reelected Barack Obama." Lock the doors, he says.
Things Could Have Gone Better For Arizona
Barry Goldwater's granddaughter didn't give her best performance at the roll call of the states nominating President Obama.
President Clinton Hugs President Obama
A surprise walk-on by the current POTUS following the speech of the former POTUS leads to a hug out.
Fab Or Drab At The Democratic National Convention
All of the fabbest and drabbest looks of the DNC! Check 'em out.
Benita Veliz Becomes First Undocumented Immigrant To Address A Party Convention
The DREAM Act advocate spoke briefly at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night in support of President Obama's policies to allow some young illegal immigrants who would have been eligible for the DREAM Act to stay in the US.
Hundreds Of Delegates, Journalists Locked Out Of Democratic Convention
Democrats apparently distribute more credentials than people can fit inside. Fire marshal temporarily shuts down access to the Time Warner Center.
Democrats: Romney Made Money "Without A Moral Compass"
Last night was about Swiss banking. Tonight it's all Bain.
DNC Chair On Why God/Jerusalem Were Overlooked: The Platform Is Many Pages Long
On CNN, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz said that God and Jerusalem were left out of the DNC platform because the platform was "many pages long."
No Vote And Now No View: DNC Snubs DC Delegates
"It was an insult to [DC] personally that our congresswoman wasn’t invited to speak," top delegate says of speaking snub for Holmes Norton. Worse seats than Guam.
Obama: Country Is "Absolutely Better Off" Than It Was When He Was Sworn In
He answers the question many Democrats have been evading.
Congressman Goes Rogue, Tells Obama To "Hope On"
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, who brought you the "sugar-coated satan sandwich" abandons his prepared speech to deliver a fiery call to action.
At The Democratic National Convention, Michelle Obama Is Winning
It’s Michelle’s world, and we’re just living in it. On day two of the convention, FLOTUS addresses blacks, Hispanics, and gays.
DNC Photograph Was Super Awkward
Okay, nobody move or blink.
Ticket Holders Left In The Dark About Convention Venue Change
Some found out on Twitter, others still didn't know this afternoon "I could organize this thing better than some of these people did."
Mitt Romney In 3 Words
I asked 30 DNC delegates from around the country to describe Mitt Romney in 3 words. Here's what they said. Also, add your own in the comments if you'd like.
Austan Goolsbee's Mom, Texas Delegate
The outspoken economist's parent represents deep-red Abilene." Prairie Dog Democrats.
Obama Has Long Held Campaign Events In The Rain
The Democratic National Convention moved the President's Thursday night nomination speech indoors because of a threat of rain. The President has campaigned in the rain in the past.
Michelle Obama's Democratic Convention Speech By The Numbers
It took 26 minutes, garnered 28,000 tweets per minute, and included 29 mentions of Barack.
Massachusetts Republicans Bracket Elizabeth Warren In Cherokee, NC
Warren's big speech to the DNC prompts a visit and video response.
Virginia Congressman Says He's Not Afraid Of Artur Davis
Connolly jabs "cranky malcontents of a certain complexion." Davis: "Democrats are really struggling with their word choices."
Rain Will Keep 65,000 Ticketholders From Obama
Venue change short-changes Obama supporters. They'll get a conference call with Obama tomorrow.
Democrats Run A Convention On Two Tracks
Rallying the base and appealing to the center. A switch when primetime hits.
Deval Patrick: I Will Not Stand By And Let President Obama Be Bullied Out Of Office
The Massachusetts Governor gave a fiery speech at the DNC in defense of the President.
Turns Out Julian Castro Isn't Related To Fidel Castro
Easy misunderstanding. You know, because there's no one else with that last name.
President Obama Watches Michelle Obama's Speech With His Daughters
The President took in his wife's address to the DNC with his two daughters.
Julian Castro's Daughter Carina Is SO Adorable
I can't even.
Meet Julian Castro
A Democratic star was born on the DNC's opening night.
The VMAs Vs. The DNC
Host Kevin Hart says he's bigger than the President: "How does it feel to outdraw Barack Obama? I do it all the time." The VMAs go head-to-head with the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.
Ted Strickland Uses Bible Verse To Attack Mitt Romney For Offshore Investments
The former Governor of Ohio uses a verse from Matthew to hit Mitt Romney for keeping some of his money in offshore bank accounts.
Strickland: "Mitt Romney Has So Little Economic Patriotism That Even His Money Needs A Passport"
Ohio's Strickland raies the volume.
DNC Star Julian Castro's "Twin-Gate" Switcheroo
The Parent Trap-style mini-scandal helped sink Castro's 2005 campaign for mayor. Are we sure it's not Joaquin out there tonight?
The Most Animated Speaker At The DNC
She's fired up and ready to go!
Unions Bused Occupy Protesters To Charlotte
They support Obama — but paid for buses that brought protesters to both conventions. Labor official says they didn't mean to. "Arrest Barack!"
Mormons For Obama Launch Their Own "Missionary Effort"
Harry Reid rallies a minority with in a minority. "I wish Mitt Romney would stop talking about his religion!"
Cory Booker: “It Isn't Class Warfare, It's Patriotism”
The Newark mayor hits back at the Republican argument on taxes.
"Government Is The Only Thing We All Belong To"
A provocative line in a DNC video. UPDATE: Obama campaign disclaims.
Robert Gibbs Eastwooding
The former Obama Press Secretary demands that this chair GET OFF HIS LAWN.
Obama Supporter Confronts DNC Protesters
A racially charged moment outside the convention. Protesters camped out on a street corner, closer than they ever made it in Tampa.
The 2008 And 2012 DNC Platforms By The Numbers
The 2012 platform often mentions Republicans and Mitt Romney, a change from 2008. More mentions of jobs and the middle class, but also more mentions of Bin Laden and abortion.
Democratic Platform Gives Obama Credit For Ending "Global War On Terrorism"
Consigning a controversial phrase to history.
Sebelius Pitches Medicare Fight To Women
"This is about women's health. They're coming after us."
Another Democrat Compares Republicans To Nazis
After California Democratic chair gets a "pre-scheduled root canal," a Kansas delegate goes there. "It's like Hitler said."
Former Sen. Chris Dodd Calls Ron Paul Plan For Internet Freedom "Dangerous"
Movie lobbyist calls Paul's Internet plan "dangerous."
"Stop Kony" Makes DNC Platform
The video was a powerful call for what turned out to be a complex and controversial policy. The first sentence of the Democratic Party's platform entry on Africa suggests it's the most important mission on the continent.
Elizabeth Warren Was "Speechless" At Eastwood's Speech
"Like much of America." Also: "Ted Kennedy changed my life."
Jarrett Dodges "Times" Article, Reporters Through Charlotte
The keeper of the Obama flame, or the "night stalker"? "I'm literally so late."
What's Obama's Last Name?
Reminder: we let teenagers vote in the U.S.
Jeff Bridges' "White Russian" Master Class Cut Short By MSNBC
At least he got to humiliate the bartender on live television.
11 Key Words In The Democratic Platform
An emphasis on "jobs" and "President Obama" in the 2012 official DNC platform. But more mentions of Bin Laden than unemployment, and climate change than debt.
Here's Karl Rove And Joe Trippi Racing On Segways
Fox News really knows how to transition to a commercial break.
Labor Brings Its Frustrations To Charlotte
“Charlotte wouldn’t have been our choice as a city." Lee Saunders beats the hell out of a chair.
Chris Matthews Accuses Romney Of Encouraging White Anger
The MSNBC host told his colleague Andrea Mitchell, "That's the goal. You're laughing because you know it's all true. You don't have to say it. I am."
Pelosi Accuses Republicans Of Serial Dishonesty
“They don’t know when the factory closes, they don’t know how fast they run," top female Democrat says.
Will Chelsea Clinton Speak At The DNC?
Could the DNC be Chelsea Clinton's coming out party? Rumors swirl.
Meet The Democrats' Anti-Ryan
Maryland Rep. Van Hollen, the party's top budgeteer, gets a prime time speaking slot to hammer Ryan's budget plan. Democrats want to keep Ryan boxed into the House.
NBC Intern: "I Am Chuck Todd"
This hilarious video, picked up on an online streaming service, shows NBC interns sitting in for a run through while awkwardly discussing Batman. "I am Chuck Todd" has a great chance to be THE catchphrase at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this week.
Marion Barry Arrives At Democratic Convention, Slams Republicans
“He’ll always be mayor. He’s Mayor for Life,” one convention goer exclaims of DC's former mayor. “The Republicans offer no hope, no direction that’s particularly helpful to us, particularly African Americans,” says Barry.
Democrats Wait, Nervously, On Clinton Speech
All other major addresses have been vetted.
Obama Spokesman Repudiates Top California Democrat's Nazi Comments
But campaign won't call on him to resign after comparing Paul Ryan to Nazi.
