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Tuesday, September 04, 2012

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Memorable Moments From Democratic Conventions Of The Past

V ice President Joe Biden, left, and President Obama embrace following Biden's vice-presidential nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.

September 4, 2012 A look at five memorable Democratic conventions of the past, beginning in 1956 — when presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson threw the decision on naming a running mate to the delegates.

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

It's All Politics

Reports: Clint Eastwood Will Make Republicans' Day

August 30, 2012 There was speculation earlier in the week that "Dirty Harry" would make an appearance at the GOP convention. Now we're seeing reports that it's confirmed.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

It's All Politics

Is Clint Eastwood Going To Make Mitt Romney's Day?

Clint Eastwood.

August 29, 2012 There's still a "mystery speaker" on the schedule for Thursday night. A report that Dirty Harry is headed to Tampa has set off speculation that he'll be taking the stage.

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Monday, February 06, 2012

It's All Politics

Super Bowl's Political Ads Stir Emotions Amid Beer, Chips And Car Ads

Clint Eastwood provided a Super Bowl surprise.

February 6, 2012 Clint Eastwood's ad made a more emotionally gripping argument for saving the auto industry than perhaps anything President Obama has said on the subject to date.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

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Rediscovering History

African American Civil War Memorial

June 18, 2008 I typically work in Chicago. But while I'm here filling in for Michel, I decided over the weekend to become a tourist ...

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