Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter Criticize Bush Administration
During prime-time speeches to the Democratic faithful on the convention floor Monday night, former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter spoke out against President Bush's economic policies and alleged diplomatic failures.

Speech: Former President Clinton vows to do all he could to send John Kerry to the White House.

RealAudio Analysis: Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess former President Clinton's speech.

Interview: Former President Carter says the Bush administration's handling of Iraq has raised questions among human rights groups around the world and has reduced the level of trust in the presidency.

Speech: Mr. Carter's address to the convention

RealAudio Analysis: Historians weigh in on Mr. Carter's comments.

Keystone State Takes on Critical Importance for Democrats

With its 21 electoral votes hanging in the balance, Pennsylvania has already emerged as a critical battleground in the November election. The state, which went narrowly for Al Gore in 2000, is seen as critical for the Democrats if they hope to capture the White House.

And with an increasingly competitive race for U.S. Senate, the commonwealth will be at the epicenter of Republican and Democratic efforts ahead of November.

Democrats Debate Party Divisions on Iraq War
NewsHour Report: Democrats have been nearly universal in their questioning of the ongoing war in Iraq, but there is little unity when it comes to how the party and the nation ought to respond. Three prominent party members debate the Democratic position.

Paul Solman Explores Kerry Economic Plan
NewsHour Report: Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a tour of Boston with Kerry economic adviser Laura Tyson to explore what the practical impact of the Democratic nominee's plan.

Former Vice President Al Gore Rallies Democrats
Speech: The former vice president and 2000 Democratic presidential nominee, who won the popular vote, but lost the electoral vote, rallied Democratic activists to "make sure that this time every vote is counted" in this fall's presidential election.
RealAudio Analysis: Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss
Mr. Gore's speech.

After weeks of construction and massive security preparations, the Fleet Center appears ready for the DNC.

Kerry Tours Country En Route to Boston Convention

Media correspondent Terence Smith describes why national party conventions merit substantial news coverage.

Former Vice President Al Gore

Former President Jimmy Carter

Sen. Hillary Clinton

Former President Bill Clinton