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Musician Alejandro Escovedo (R) rehearses wih a band member before the first session of day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 26, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially be nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president on the last day of the four-day convention. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images North America)

Activists are dressed like inmates in Guantanamo Bay at the Freedom March. The rally sponsored by Recreate 68 is one of many at Civic Center Park during the 2008 Democratic National Convention on August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images North America)

Democratic Committee Chairman Howard Dean welcomes delegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The DNC, where U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president, starts today and finishes August 28th.

(L to R) Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg and daughters Rose Schlossberg and Tatiana Schlossberg2 stand at the podium before the first session of day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The DNC, where U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president, starts today and finishes August 28th.

Delegates stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The DNC, where U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president, starts today and finishes August 28th.

Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks to reporters at a press conference on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The DNC, where U.S. Sen. Barack Obama will be officially nominated as the party's candidate for president, runs through August 28.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) (R) stands onstage during day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The DNC, where U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president, starts today and finishes August 28th.

Democratic Committee Chairman Howard Dean bangs the gavel to open day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The DNC, where U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president, starts today and finishes August 28th.

A man stands on the floor during day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The DNC, where U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president, starts today and finishes August 28th.

A view of the downtown city skyline on August 12, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The city is preparing to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center from August 25th through the 28th. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images North America)
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Lighting technicians hoist spotlights up into the ceiling of the Pepsi Center in preparation for the Democratic National Convention August 22, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The committee unveild the set Friday, three days ahead of next week's convention, where Democratic delegates from across the nation will nominate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic candidate for president of the United States.

A mounted police patrol passes through downtown August 24, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Security was heavy in the city ahead of Monday's first day of the Democratic National Convention.

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper reports from the site of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 24, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The DNC begins August 25 where U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially nominated as the Democratic nominee for U.S. president.

An image of Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) appears on a screen above the stage at the site of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 24, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The DNC begins August 25 where Obama will be officially nominated as the Democratic nominee for U.S. president.

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (L), his wife Michelle and Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) (R) with his wife Jill greet people gathered on the lawn of the Old State Capital August 23, 2008 in Springfield, Illinois. The Obama campaign confirmed this morning Biden had been selected as Obama's running mate. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images North America)
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Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) is introduced at a rally with Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) on the lawn of the Old State Capital August 23, 2008 in Springfield, Illinois. The Obama campaign confirmed this morning Biden had been selected as Obama's running mate.

Presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) with his wife Michelle and his Vice Presidential pick Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) and his wife Jill wave from the stage in front of the Old State Capitol August 23, 2008 in Springfield, Illinois. The Obama campaign confirmed this morning Biden had been selected as Obama's running mate.

U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) delivers a speech after being introduced by presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) at the Old State Capitol August 23, 2008 in Springfield, Illinois. Obama announced Biden as his Vice Presidential running mate with a text message early this morning.

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Convention goers hold a "I love Wolf Blitzer" before the start of day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 26, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially be nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president on the last day of the four-day convention. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America) Following news of a possible plot against the life of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, the Democratic National Convention in Denver is continuing on schedule. Day 1 highlights included a speech by Michelle Obama and an appearance by Senator Ted Kennedy ... Read Full Story

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An activist takes part in the Freedom March from Civic Center Park to the Federal Courthouse in Denver. The Recreate 68 sponsored event protested political prisoners and human rights violations on the first day of the 2008 Democratic National Convention on August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images North America) The Democratic National Convention begins today and runs through Thursday when the headline speaker will be presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. See the full schedule here . Click an image to see more photos Activists are dressed like inmates in Guantanamo Bay at the Freedom March. The rally sponsored ... Read Full Story

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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Democratic National Convention Pictures". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story

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Guilty plea on firearms charge by man who allegedly threatened Obama during DNC

A man accused of making statements about assassinating then-presidential candidate Barack Obama during the Democratic National Convention in Denver last year pleaded guilty Friday to a firearms possession charge in federal court.

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Obama’s speech at Manhattan DNC fundraiser

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Celebs Expected In Denver For Democratic National Convention

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