Democratic National Convention

Former Rep .Gabby Giffords spoke today to the Senate Judiciary Committee about gun control. (credit: Getty Images)

With Halting Voice, Giffords Speaks Out On Guns

She uttered just 80 halting words. But her presence was powerful.

2013/01/30

Mitt Romney (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Opinion: Economic Confidence Rises Despite Republican Efforts Against It

Republicans will continue to talk down the economy for the next two months specifically because they want the economy, and the country, to suffer in order to win an election.

2012/09/12

Comedians Stephen Colbert (L) and Jon Stewart (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Opinion: Democratic Millionaires Spew Hate On The Rich

The most ridiculously annoying aspect of the Democratic political run for offices in 2012 is the incredibly long line of leftist millionaires who continually spew extreme hate and venom on the wealthy. Beyond having to “share the wealth”, now Democrats are saying it’s “never get the wealth”.

2012/09/10

Democratic National Convention 2012 (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Opinion: Preview Of November? Democrats Trounce Republicans In Convention Ratings

The early returns are in and, according to the Neilson rating company, the Democrats beat the Republicans… and the NFL.

2012/09/07

Former President Bill Clinton at the Democratic National Convention (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Opinion: Thanks To Clint And Clinton, We Almost Stayed Awake

The Republican and Democratic National Conventions of 2012 – yawn-per-yawn – have to be the most uninspiring political conventions in recent history.

2012/09/07

Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama claps on stage after accepting the nomination for president during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. (Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Did You Like President Obama’s DNC Acceptance Speech?

President Obama formally accepted the presidential nomination from the Democratic party Thursday evening on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

2012/09/07

Former President Bill Clinton stands with President Barack Obama on stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on Sept. 5, 2012 in Charlotte, N.C. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Do Political Conventions Make A Difference Anymore?

WASHINGTON (CBSDC/AP) — Tens of thousands of delegates showed up to the Republican and Democratic conventions, while millions around the nation tuned in. But with virtually no “convention bounce” for Mitt Romney, and with advisers […]

2012/09/06

Protesters march at the Democratic National Convention (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Opinion: Democrats Take Their Turn With Gaffes And Negative Press At Convention

Commonly referred to as “what goes around, comes around’, the Republicans are finding plenty to take shots at as the Democrats conduct their week in the ‘often dubious’ political spotlight called “the Convention”.

2012/09/06

Barack Obama and Bill Clinton (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Opinion: We Are Better Off Than We Were Four Years Ago

Tonight, when Vice President Biden and President Obama address the country the question before them is an obvious one: are we better off than we were four years ago? The answer is equally obvious: YES!

2012/09/06

File photo of Washington, DC Mayor Vincent Gray (Photo Credit: Alex Wong / Getty Images)

Mayor Gray Fights For Old D.C. At DNC In Charlotte

Mayor Vincent Gray ignored warnings not to discuss local issues at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday to promote D.C.’s fight for statehood on the national stage.

2012/09/06