Romney: ‘Americans Will Hold President Obama Accountable’
Mitt Romney said Thursday night that voters “will hold President Obama accountable for his record” in a statement responding to President Obama’s acceptance speech in …
Obama: ‘I Will Never Turn Medicare Into A Voucher’
President Obama, during his speech at the Democratic National Convention, said he will “never turn Medicare into a voucher.” “No American should ever have to …
Obama: Romney Is ‘New’ To Foreign Policy
Speaking tonight in Charlotte on the final day of the Democratic convention, President Obama blasted Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan on foreign policy. “My opponent …
Obama: I’ll Build Roads, Bridges With Money Romney Wants To Spend On Wars
President Obama, during his speech at the Democratic National Convention, said he will take the money Mitt Romney wants to spend on wars Americans don’t …
Romney Camp On Obama Speech: Americans Know They’re Not Better Off
The Romney campaign sent out a statement on President Obama’s speech while he was still delivering it, saying: “Tonight President Obama laid out the choice …
Obama: Climate Change ‘Is Not A Hoax’
President Obama, during his Democratic National Convention speech, said firmly: “Climate change is not a hoax.” “More droughts and floods and wildfires are not a …
Obama: ‘We’re Offering A Better Path’
President Obama, during his Democratic National Convention speech, said Americans have a choice between a strategy that builds on the nation’s progress, or one that …
Obama On GOP Message: ‘Take Two Tax Cuts’ And ‘Call Us In The Morning’
President Obama, during his Democratic National Conventions speech, defined the GOP’s message as: “Take two tax cuts, roll back some regulations and call us in …
Durbin: GOP Believes ‘We’re All In This Alone’
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said Thursday at the Democratic National Convention that Republicans believe Americans are “all in this alone.” Democrats, he said, know better …
Jill Biden: Joe Saved Lives With Violence Against Women Act
Second lady Jill Biden introduced her husband, Vice President Joe Biden, at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night by praising his work crafting the Violence …
Florida Student: Obama And Biden ‘Help Us Achieve’ Success
Angie Flores, a student at Miami Dade College in Florida, introduced Jill Biden by praising the current administration’s dedication to education in Charlotte Thursday. And …
Admiral: Obama’s Foreign Policy ‘Worthy’ Of Veterans
Retired Admiral John B. Nathman said at the Democratic convention on Thursday that the Obama administration has enacted a foreign policy “worthy” of members of …
Montana Guv Hits Romney On Raising ‘Taxes – Uh Fees’
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer called out Mitt Romney for raising fees in Massachusetts as a backdoor way to raise taxes in his speech in Charlotte …
Caroline Kennedy On Obama: ‘I’m Inspired By His Record’
Caroline Kennedy defended President Obama against critics who argue that he has not lived up to his promises in her convention speech in Charlotte Thursday …
Eva Longoria: ‘Romney Wants To Take Us Back To Yesterday’
Actress Eva Longoria used her address at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday to endorse President Obama’s focus on education. Longoria spoke of how she …
Granholm: In Romney’s World, Workers ‘Get The Shaft’
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm told the Democratic National Convention Thursday night that in Mitt Romney’s world, cars get the elevator and workers “get the …
Gabby Giffords Leads DNC In Pledge Of Allegiance
CHARLOTTE – The convention here had barely gotten under way Thursday night, but the crowd came close to a grand-finale moment when former Rep …
Scarlett Johansson And Kerry Washington: Vote!
Actresses Scarlett Johansson and Kerry Washington urged convention-goers in Charlotte to exercise their right to vote, speaking particularly to young Americans who traditionally vote in …
Charlotte Man Arrested For Obama Assassination Tweet
Donte Jamar Sims, a 21-year-old resident of Charlotte, has been arrested by the Secret Service for sending a Tweet the night before the Democratic convention threatening …
DNC Video Highlights GOP Obstruction Of Obama (WATCH)
The final night of the Democratic convention highlighted Republicans’ determination to thwart President Obama’s agenda from early in his presidency. Footage immediately preceding a clip …
Beau Biden Nominates Father Joe Biden For VP
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, formally nominated his father as the Democratic vice presidential candidate at the Democratic National …
Obama Campaign Manager: GOP Doesn’t Want More People Involved In Democracy – We Do
Obama campaign manager Jim Messina said in his remarks at the Democratic National Convention Thursday that Democrats are doing what Republicans don’t want: “Getting more …
Tammy Baldwin: Paul Ryan, Scott Walker ‘Don’t Speak For All Of Wisconsin’
Rep. Tammy Baldwin, who’s running against former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson for Wisconsin’s open Senate seat, argued in her address to the Democratic National Convention …
Watch Live: Final Night Of Democratic National Convention
Watch NBC News’ live coverage of the Democratic National Convention below: Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy …
Villaraigosa: Major Party Supports Gay Marriage For The First Time
CHARLOTTE – Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the Democratic National Convention chairman, touted the convention as the “most diverse” and “most inclusive” one ever held …
Cancer Survivor Debbie Wasserman Schultz Touts Obamacare’s Benefits
An emotional Debbie Wasserman Schultz recounted the story of how she overcame breast cancer to illustrate how Obamacare’s provisions banning insurance discrimination for pre-existing conditions …
Obama To Call Election ‘Clearest Choice Of Any Time In A Generation’
President Obama will lay out the contrast between his platform and Mitt Romney’s in stark terms, according to excerpts of his prepared remarks, in which …
Veteran: Obama ‘Did The Right Thing’ By Ending DADT
Retired Army Cpt. Jason Crow said during the Democratic National Convention on Thursday that President Barack Obama “did the right thing” by ending Don’t Ask …
Rep. John Lewis Hammers Voter-Restriction Efforts
Rep. John Lewis at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday railed against “unbelievable” Republican efforts to restrict voting. “They are changing the rules,” he said …
Barney Frank Mockingly Describes ‘Myth Romney’
In a largely ad-libbed speech, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) mocked Mitt Romney’s claim that he improved Massachusetts’ economy as governor as a leap of the …