Did Obama's Speech Succeed?
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Obama Makes His Case Before Sea of Thousands
August 29, 2008 Sen. Barack Obama gave an historic address last night before a record-breaking crowd of thousands, officially accepting the Democratic party's presidential nomination. In a final check in from Denver, NPR's Michel Martin and Cheryl Corley discuss last night's high notes.
Obama: 'We Are Better Than These Last 8 Years'
August 29, 2008 Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president in a speech Thursday night that fired hard at his rival John McCain. Portraying a McCain administration as a continuation of the current Bush White House, Obama said, "On Nov. 4, we must stand up and say: 'Eight is enough.' "
The Republican Convention
Analysis: Denver's Done; On To St. Paul
August 29, 2008 Veteran political strategists Republican Tucker Eskew and Democrat Mark Mellman wrap up the Democratic National Convention in Denver, look ahead to next week's Republican gathering in St. Paul, Minn., and talk about John McCain's vice presidential pick.
Media Circus
A Soaring Speech? You Gotta Let It Sink In
August 29, 2008 Only after time passed did John Kerry's 2004 Democratic acceptance speech, in which he saluted and said he was "reporting for duty," become one of the most painful moments in political history. The media were mixed on Obama's speech, but how will it play out later? Only time will tell.
Obama's Acceptance Pledge: Fix 'Broken Politics'
August 29, 2008 Sen. Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party's presidential nomination Thursday with "profound gratitude and great humility." The historic moment was witnessed by a packed football stadium in Denver and an audience of millions at home.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Long Historic Tale Of Aug. 28
August 28, 2008 When Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination in his bid to become the first African-American president, he'll join icons who made history on Aug. 28, including the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Emmett Till and even John Hinckley Jr.
In Swing-State Tour, Democrats To Target Economy
August 28, 2008 Barack Obama and Joe Biden will begin Friday a joint bus trip through the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan, which have been hard hit by the economic downturn. Obama and his running mate will emphasize the economy.
Obama's Sister: U.S. To See A Family Tapestry
August 28, 2008 When Barack Obama finishes his speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president, his extended family will join him onstage — and present America with a tableau unlike anything they've ever seen at a nominating convention. "We are colorful, for sure," Maya Soetoro-Ng, Obama's sister, told Michele Norris.
Delegates Offer Advice To Boost Obama's Base
August 28, 2008 During the Democratic National Convention, Obama has benefited by being surrounded by a mostly adoring base. But as the election moves forward, delegates and party leaders say that he needs to extend his message to a broader audience — beginning with his speech on Thursday night at the city's football stadium.
