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Thousands of people, many traveling in "Ronvoy" fleets from far and wide, plan to gather in Minneapolis Sunday for a rally supporting Ron Paul as the Republican presidential nominee. Paul was denied a speaking role at the GOP convention that starts Monday in the city across the river.

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More Than 40 Million Saw Obama Speech

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Barack Obama was apparently more interesting Thursday than the Olympics opening ceremony, the final 'American Idol' and the Academy Awards. The audience of his speech accepting the Democratic presidential nod topped that of those programs and doubled that of 2004 party nominee John Kerry.

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McCain Takes Gamble on Newcomer Palin

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GOP Presidential hopeful John McCain met Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin six months ago and spoke with her once about the vice presidential position before tapping her as his running mate. As the 44-year-old self-styled "hockey mom" becomes the second woman to run on a major-party ticket, McCain's decision is not just historic -- it's also full of risk, Politico reports.

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New Leaders Emerge for the Democrats

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Every so often, a star emerges from a national political convention. Did you spot one from the Democratic gathering this year? Click through the gallery to review the contenders, then go inside and cast your vote for the best.

Rising Democratic Stars

Mark Warner at Democratic National Convention on Aug. 26, 2008

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Who: Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner
The Speech: Warner, a Senate candidate, gave the convention's keynote address -- the same slot that put Barack Obama on the map. His opening: "The most important contest of our generation has begun. Not the campaign for the presidency ... but the race for the future." Watch Video

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Obama Makes His Case for Presidency

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Final Day of Democratic National Convention

Brian Snyder, Reuters

Barack Obama cast his presidential nomination as proof that no dreams are too high, savoring a historic moment for himself and the nation Thursday before setting out on a difficult struggle to set another milestone for a black American.

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From Political Machine: What's to Blame if Obama Loses?
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Republicans Mock 'Temple of Obama'

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Obama's Mile High Moment

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Barack Obama caught flak for his speech at the Democratic National Convention before it even happened. Republicans mocked the newly confirmed presidential nominee for his flashy stage setting, which they said resembles a temple.

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