Jul 27 Media Notes From the Democratic National Convention NewsHour media correspondent Terence Smith, reporting from the Democratic National Convention in Boston, describes the carnival-like atmosphere on the convention floor. Continue reading
Jul 27 Sen. Kerry's Wife to Address Delegates Tuesday After speeches from former presidents Carter and Clinton that both criticized President Bush's policies, delegates Tuesday will hear from Teresa Heinz Kerry and three former candidates for the Democratic nomination. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch Delegates Speak About the Progress of the Democratic National Convention The delegates at the Democratic National Convention are preparing to hear from Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., former Democratic presidential candidates Richard Gephardt and Howard Dean, Illinois State Sen. Barack Obama, D, and Teresa Heinz Kerry. Gwen Ifill speaks with some… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Columnists Discuss Their Observations of the Democratic National Convention Jim Lehrer speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about their observations of the convention so far and their expectations. Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy's Speech at the DNC Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy received a warm welcome Tuesday night from delegates gathered in his hometown of Boston for the Democratic National Convention. Kennedy said Boston's New England values have "inspired patriots from John Adams to John Kennedy to John… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Teresa Heinz Kerry Speaks at the Democratic National Convention Speaking of her own background and her husband's, Teresa Heinz Kerry stressed John Kerry's willingness to put his life on the line for his comrades and his country during her speech to the Democratic National Convention. Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Ron Reagan, Jr. Calling on People to Support to Stem Cell Research The son of the late President Ronald Reagan spoke at the Democratic National Convention, calling on people to support to stem cell research -- research that may help treat illnesses. Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Howard Dean's Speech at the Democratic National Convention Howard Dean received a warm welcome and standing ovation Tuesday from delegates attending the Democratic National Convention in Boston. Dean urged his fellow Democrats, especially those who live in areas considered GOP strongholds, to vigorously proclaim their pride in the… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Barack Obama's Keynote Address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention Illinois Senate candidate Barack Obama gave the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday. Obama told the story of his working class family and urged the nation to elect Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, saying he would ensure more… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Illinois Candidate for the Senate Barack Obama Addresses the DNCC Elizabeth Brackett profiles Illinois Senate candidate and Democratic National Convention keynote speaker Barack Obama's rise to prominence in the Democratic party. Continue watching