Democrats are united ideologically, but carry wide-ranging concners to the Democratic conventions from their home states. Pollster Andy Kohut and analysts Stuart Rothenberg and Amy Walter examine the makeup of the Democratic delegates.

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As the Democratic National Convention kicks off, party members are seeking to heal wounds left over from the primaries and create a united front against GOP presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain. Pundits discuss the Democratic Party's efforts to unify.

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Caroline Kennedy introduces a tribute to her uncle, the ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy, as part of the opening of the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told delegates gathered Monday evening at the Democratic National Convention in Denver that the party's mission to move in a "new direction" will not be complete until Sen. Barack Obama wins the White…

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Former Iowa Rep. Jim Leach, a Republican moderate, gave an opening-night speech at the Democratic convention gave his views on Republican Party shortcomings and endorsed Barack Obama. Following is a transcript of his speech.

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After weeks of speculation and pundit predictions, Sen. Barack Obama revealed that he had selected fellow Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his vice presidential running mate with an early Saturday morning text message and e-mail to supporters.

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Delaware Democratic Sen. Joe Biden, selected as Sen. Barack Obama's running mate, brings to the ticket extensive foreign policy experience, a generally liberal voting record and a strong personality.

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Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the suspense over Sen. Barack Obama's announcement of his vice presidential running mate and the latest ad war between the Democrat and GOP rival Sen. John McCain.

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Days before the national party conventions begin, the campaign trail is heating up as Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama release new ads and the poll gap between them tightens. Political reporters discuss the race.

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The presidential hopefuls hit the campaign trial Wednesday, with GOP Sen. John McCain visiting the toss-up state of New Mexico and Sen. Barack Obama touring the battleground state of Virginia. Kwame Holman recaps the latest campaign news.

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