Obama Makes His Case For Change
Democrat offers policy specifics and hammers McCain in his much-anticipated address before the largest crowd ever to witness a presidential acceptance speech.
• Obama's Tone Shifts In Denver | Black Caucus Sees Opportunity | QUIZ: Aloha Obama
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• MERCURIO: Is McCain Winning The Week? | AD SPOTLIGHT: Unlikely Congrats
COLUMNISTS
Crook: The Incomplete Economics Of John McCain
The Republican candidate's instincts are mostly right, but his fiscal arithmetic fails to add up.
Brownstein: Obama Should Turn Page On '92 Playbook
An emphasis on diversity may serve him better than a focus on his middle-class roots.McCAIN
A 'Maverick' Nominee, But Still The Same GOP
By winning primaries without winning over the base, will McCain give his party a new direction?
No Simple Answers On Use Of Military Force
Throughout his career, McCain has been difficult to pigeonhole on when to deploy U.S. forces.ANALYSIS
Busy Fall Ahead For Health Care Reform Advocates
Obama's plans to monitor insurers will pick up support from a broad coalition.
Embattled Georgia's Petition
Official meets with party leaders in Denver.CONGRESS
Congressional Challengers Get Some Face Time
Downballot candidates have used their time in Denver to boost their campaigns' visibility.
Special Election Set In Ohio
Nov. 18 vote scheduled for Tubbs Jones' seat.DENVER
Wheeling Out Green Vehicles
At the conventions, the auto industry highlights increased production of fuel-efficient vehicles.
ST. PAUL
Inside The Twin Cities
Say "e-yellow" to the GOP convention. Also: Are delegates smarter than fifth-graders?
ON THE ISSUES
Where They Stand
National Journal examines the candidates on the economy, Iraq, energy & the environment, health care, immigration, ethics, national security, abortion & gay rights, trade and education.
SWING STATES
Survey The Battleground
National Journal takes a close look at Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
• Partisan Divide Persists In Counties
Political Resources
Campaign Tracker
News and resources on the White House, Senate, House and gubernatorial races.
Almanac Of American Politics
The definitive guide to American politics.
Vote Ratings
National Journal's annual rankings define where members of Congress stand ideologically.
Campaign Promises
Search a comprehensive directory of McCain's and Obama's campaign pledges.
Insiders Poll
Eyes On Potential GOP Pickups
Republican insiders surveyed by National Journal are focused squarely on Michigan and New Hampshire as states that John McCain could flip from blue to red. Those two top Democratic insiders' list as well, though with less agreement further down the list.Different Year, Same Message
Almost half of Democratic insiders said Barack Obama needed to show he understands Americans' economic woes. Prominent left bloggers agreed in greater numbers, while right bloggers wanted him to firm up his commander-in-chief credentials.Slideshows
Obama's role as first black nominee secondary for delegate
Rev. Anthony McMichael is pleased to vote for the first black nominee but says the issues take precedence.
Will Working-Class Voters Embrace Obama?
Mike Evatt, a John Edwards delegate, explains how voters such as himself make the transition to supporting Barack Obama.20-year-old delegate sees Obama as role model
Clinton urges unity, but supporters unsure
Sights And Sounds At First War Protest
Abortion Issue Looms At Interfaith Gathering
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The Hotline's morning news briefing on politicians and the press.
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Blogometer
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Convention Guide
Looking At Obama's Directional Markers: Barack Obama will formally assume the undisputed leadership of his party at the Democratic National Convention. What direction will he take it? For many Democrats, the answer remains surprisingly unclear even after the party's longest and most fiercely contested nomination fight.
The Author As Candidate: Barack Obama's 1995 memoir, Dreams From My Father, shows how he thinks his way through a challenge.
On Key Flaws, Time To Choose Offense Or Defense: Ronald Brownstein writes that Obama and McCain each has one big blemish that he needs to deal with -- inexperience and age, respectively.
Convention Resources
PHONE NUMBERS
Republican National Convention Committee, Minneapolis-St. Paul: 651-467-2008
RNC Chairman Mike Duncan: 202-863-8700
Jo Ann Davidson, Convention Chairman, Committee on Arrangements: 651-467-2008
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson: 202-863-8545
Minneapolis-St. Paul Host Committee: 651-677-2008
McCain Campaign: 703-418-2008
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