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New York Times:
Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech — The following is the text, as prepared for delivery, of Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, as provided by the Obama campaign. — To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation;
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Greg Sargent / TPM Election Central:
Obama's Historic Speech: The Full Text — To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation; — With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States.
John Byrne / The Raw Story:
McCain ad questioned as word ‘HANG’ appears over image of Barack Obama — A McCain ad aired on Fox News channel with the words “HANG” in the background along with a photograph of Barack Obama has sparked outrage after being noticed by a reporter at a local Fox television affiliate.
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Natalie Gewargis / Political Punch:
Obama Campaign Responds to McCain's Congratulatory TV Ad — Tonight, the campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., will air a TV ad congratulating Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., on his nomination, with a nod to the fact that Obama's speech coincides with the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Jonathan Martin / The Politico:
Obama camp: McCain would be committing “political malpractice” with veep leak tonight — Annoyed by all the mind-games and leaks meant to divert attention from their candidate's long-anticipated acceptance speech tonight, Barack Obama's campaign is hitting back this afternoon and accusing their counterparts of playing poltiical games.
Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
The Speech: How Did He Do? — Barack Obama delivers his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Committee. Photo by Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images — DENVER — Barack Obama formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination tonight in the Mile High City …
Jim Kuhnhenn / Associated Press:
In a switch, McCain to Obama: “Well done”
In a switch, McCain to Obama: “Well done”
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Al Gore / Al's Journal:
My Remarks at the Democratic National Convention, August 28, 2008 — One of the greatest gifts of our democracy is the opportunity it offers us every four years to change course. — It's not a guarantee - it's only an opportunity. — The question facing us is, simply put, will we seize this opportunity for change?
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Andrew Sullivan / The Daily Dish:
The Hope We Confess — It was a deeply substantive speech, full of policy detail, full of people other than the candidate, centered overwhelmingly on domestic economic anxiety. It was a liberal speech, more unabashedly, unashamedly liberal than any Democratic acceptance speech since the great era of American liberalism.
David M. Drucker / Roll Call:
Romney Family Gets Security Sweep — If security sweeps are the giveaway, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney may be on the brink of being selected as Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) vice presidential running mate. — According to sources with strong Michigan ties, the Secret Service …
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Washington Post:
GOP Considers Delaying Convention — Tropical Storm Gustav Is Forecast to Hit U.S. Next Week as Hurricane — Republican officials said yesterday that they are considering delaying the start of the GOP convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul because of Tropical Storm Gustav …
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FactCheck.org:
Is it true John McCain voted with George Bush 95 percent of the time? — The Obama campaign keeps claiming McCain has voted with President Bush 95 percent of the time. Is this true? Is this significant? — A: — Yes, it's true, according to Congressional Quarterly's assessment of McCain's voting record.
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Gallup:
Gallup Daily: Obama Moves Ahead, 48% to 42% — Democratic candidate gains in Monday through Wednesday interviewing — PRINCETON, NJ — Democratic candidate Barack Obama has gained ground in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking average from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday …
Andy Barr / The Hill's Blog Briefing Room:
Media Cheers Obama Speech — Several members of the media were seen cheering and clapping for Barack Obama as the Illinois senator accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday. Standing on the periphery of the football field serving as the Democratic convention floor, dozens of men …
Erick Erickson / www.redstate.com:
McCain's Vice President: Tim Pawlenty — I'm confident enough to put this up now, but willing to be wrong. — Right now though, every sign, signal, and background chatter indicates John McCain will pick Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota's governor, as his running mate.
Alan Gomez / USA Today:
Carter: McCain ‘milking’ POW time — DENVER — Former president Jimmy Carter called Republican presidential candidate John McCain a “distinguished Naval officer,” but said the Arizona senator has been “milking every possible drop of advantage” from his time served as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
INITIAL THOUGHTS — I thought this was a very strong speech. About exactly what was needed. It was a strong speech. He made the case for himself; he laid out clear policy goals; and he aggressively set forth the stakes of the campaign. He made the case against John McCain while not attacking …
Yuval Levin / The Corner:
Missing in Action — Three subjects were conspicuously absent from essentially all of the numerous speeches in this convention: — 1. Barack Obama's legislative record in Illinois: Given his marked lack of experience, how could the speakers completely ignore and avoid his years in the state senate …