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Obama's speech seen by 38 million-plus viewers
NEW YORK - Barack Obama's audience for his acceptance speech likely topped 40 million people, and the Democratic gathering that nominated him was a more popular television event than any other political convention in history.
People:Edward Kennedy Barack Obama John McCain Ronald Reagan John Kerry Jimmy Carter Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-29
Post-convention 'bounce' averages 10 points
WASHINGTON - And now comes ... the wait for "The Bounce."
People:George W. Bush George McGovern Barack Obama John McCain Richard Nixon Ronald Reagan Activities:US Election 1992 US Election 2008 US Election 2004 US Election 2000
2008-08-28
Democrats choose Obama in historic acclamation
DENVER - Barack Obama stepped triumphantly into history Wednesday night, the first black American to win a major party presidential nomination, as thousands of Democrats transformed their convention hall into a joyful, shouting celebration.
Nations:U.S. Kenya People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Jesse Jackson Joseph Biden John McCain John Kerry Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-27
Edward Kennedy appearance has Democrats near tears
DENVER (Reuters) - Ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy, head of America's most fabled political family, offered a rousing tribute to Barack Obama on Monday in an emotional appearance that had many fellow Democrats near tears.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Edward Kennedy John Kerry Jimmy Carter Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-26
Kennedy rallies Dems for Obama as convention opens
DENVER - Ailing and aging, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy summoned fellow Democrats to rally behind Barack Obama's pioneering quest for the White House Monday night, providing a poignant opening to a party convention in search of unity for the fall campaign.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Edward Kennedy Nancy Pelosi Joseph Biden Charles Schumer John McCain Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-25
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