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Politics

Obama becomes Democratic nominee for president by acclamation, and at Clinton's urging
by NPT Staff

State Rep. Norma Chavez said that "President Clinton sealed the deal. He was forthright and his message was clear, Obama is ready. That was the message. When a very popular president makes that statement it's very very important."

Posted on August 27, 2008 • read more »

"We won!": Soldiers go from tense standoff with police to a meeting with Obama
by Sito Negron

DENVER -- The group Veterans Against the War marched four miles, with thousands of civilian supporters, to demand an audience with presidential nominee Barack Obama. Things were edging close to something bad when the word went out that Obama's staff said he'd meet a representative of the group.

Posted on August 28, 2008 • read more »

Street Scenes, Denver, Aug. 27, 2008
by Sito Negron

DENVER -- On California, an entrepreneur expanded his business. At Civic Center Park, a Critical Mass. And at Speer and Market, police, protesters, and soldiers avoided confrontation.

Posted on August 28, 2008 • read more »

Street Scenes, Denver, Aug. 26, 2008
by Sito Negron

DENVER -- A look at some of the activity and events taking place in and around Denver's Downtown, as the convention takes on its shape and character.

Posted on August 27, 2008 • read more »