Conventions 2008
The Democratic Convention
Did Obama's Speech Succeed?
News analyst Juan Williams says it's memorable as an event, but that no line stood out.
Obama Candidacy Reminiscent of Civil Rights Struggles
House Majority Whip James Clyburn describes the historical significance of Obama's speech.
Obama Makes His Case Before Sea of Thousands
Sen. Barack Obama gave an historic address last night before a record-breaking crowd of thousands.
The Republican Convention
GOP Delegates From Swing States Talk Issues
Republican delegates from battleground states discuss the issues they think will influence voters.
The Week That Launched The McCain-Palin Ticket
How did John McCain's speech go, and how did the Republican National Convention go as a whole?
Day In The Life: Lobbying At The GOP Convention
A party hosted by lobbyists, a congressman's dinner and reasons why it's all legal — and effective.
Democratic Delegates To Watch
Paul Anderson: Notes From A 'Purple' State
He's spent lots of time campaigning in Colorado, a once solidly GOP state now possibly up for grabs.
Phillip Reid: Clinton Delegate Ready to Back Obama
He's also from the Detroit suburbs, an area key to deciding who gets Michigan's 16 electoral votes.
Rev. Marvin McMickle: Politically Active Pastor
McMickle bridges religion and politics as pastor of Cleveland's influential Antioch Baptist Church.
Republican Delegates To Watch
Jim Brady: An Unlikely Conservative
Brady is a rare African-American Republican in Ohio's heavily Democratic Cuyahoga County.
Greg Truax: Grass-Roots Conservative
Truax is co-chair of McCain's campaign in a Democratic Florida county where the GOP seems ascendant.
Edward Haroutunian: Detroit Republican
He says many in Detroit share the GOP philosophy, but Democrats have made "Republican" a dirty word.
