Democratic Convention, Charlotte, Sept. 4-7

Obama says Americans face starkly different paths

Obama says Americans face starkly different paths

Mayor Villaraigosa portrays Obama as true champion of immigrants

Mayor Villaraigosa portrays Obama as true champion of immigrants

John Lewis exhorts Americans to fight voter ID laws

John Lewis exhorts Americans to fight voter ID laws

Latest campaign news

Lesbian couple's son blasts Romney for gay marriage views

Lesbian couple's son blasts Romney for gay marriage views

American Muslim Democrats talk challenges, celebrate progress

As excitement builds in arena, some advice for President Obama

As excitement builds in arena, some advice for President Obama

Obama vows in DNC speech to cut deficit, boost jobs

Obama vows in DNC speech to cut deficit, boost jobs

Bill Clinton courts fact-checkers, earns mostly praise

Bill Clinton courts fact-checkers, earns mostly praise

Lessons learned in Charlotte: Don't bet on the weather

Lessons learned in Charlotte: Don't bet on the weather

Obama speech to bring Democratic National Convention 2012 to close

Obama speech to bring Democratic National Convention 2012 to close

Democrats and Obama: What enthusiasm gap?

Democrats and Obama: What enthusiasm gap?

Ohio miners say they were forced to attend Romney rally

Ohio miners say they were forced to attend Romney rally

Romney says Obama wants 'a promises reset' at DNC

The Walsh-Duckworth Congressional race

Rep. Joe Walsh acknowledges need to balance straight talk and responsible talk

Walsh acknowledges need to balance straight talk and responsible talk

Walsh: Government didn't prevent Fort Hood massacre

Duckworth outraises Walsh in 2nd quarter

Duckworth outraises Walsh in 2nd quarter

U.S. Rep. Walsh appears to question Duckworth's 'hero' status

Walsh appears to question Duckworth's 'hero' status

Joe Walsh, the guitarist, endorses Tammy Duckworth over U.S. Rep Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh, the guitarist, endorses Duckworth

Duckworth, Walsh debate for 1st time

Duckworth, Walsh debate for 1st time

Walsh to run in 8th Congressional District

Walsh to run in 8th Congressional District

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s reelection bid

Mayo Clinic: Rep. Jackson being treated for bipolar disorder

Mayo Clinic: Jackson being treated for bipolar disorder

Jackson now far from a rising star

Jackson now far from a rising star 

Jackson has 'mood disorder,' his office says

Jackson has 'mood disorder,' his office says

Jackson owes voters details on health problems, Gutierrez says

Jackson owes voters details on health problems, Gutierrez says

Local and statewide races

Rep. Derrick Smith booted from office

Rep. Derrick Smith booted from office

For first time in 107 years, Illinois House prepares to expel a lawmaker

For first time in 107 years, Illinois House prepares to expel a lawmaker 

Former Stroger aide to challenge Smith

Democrats set up new party to field candidate to run against indicted legislator

Democrats to field candidate to run against indicted legislator

Lawmaker pleads not guilty, assails federal prosecutors

Smith indicted but refuses to step down

Smith indicted but refuses to step down

House opens probe into bribery charges against lawmaker

House opens probe into bribery charges against lawmaker

Democrats' new map leads to biggest legislative election in Chicago in 10 years

Democrats' new map leads to biggest legislative election in Chicago in 10 years

Election year for entire Legislature makes vast agenda more daunting

Election year for Legislature makes agenda more daunting


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