Video: Democrats Proud of Diversity at DNC
Delegates at the 2012 Democratic National Convention reflect proudly on diversity in the party. Full Story
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Video: Emily Ramshaw From the DNC Sidelines
The Tribune's Emily Ramshaw talks with Paul Brown of YNN/Capital Tonight after day two of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Full Story
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Jimmy Fallon Spoofs Look-alike Julián Castro's DNC Keynote
It didn't take long for the Twitter-sphere to decide that Julián Castro, the keynote at Tuesday night's Democratic National Convention, had a look-alike other than his identical twin: comedian Jimmy Fallon. Fallon was more than happy to play along. Full Story
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Joaquin Castro Charges Up Texas Delegates at DNC
A day and a half after San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro’s rousing keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention, his congressional hopeful brother, Joaquin Castro, made an unscheduled appearance before the Texas delegation. Full Story
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For Texas Democrats, a Fundraising Tug-of-War
Should Texas Democrats try to turn the state blue from the inside out or the outside in? That’s the strategic question behind the money tug-of-war between the state party and the national candidates who count on Texas to fill their campaign coffers. Full Story
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Texas DREAM Activist is DNC's First Undocumented Speaker
Benita Veliz, a San Antonio 27-year-old whose parents brought her into the country on a short-term tourist visa nearly two decades years ago, became the first undocumented person to address a national convention on Wednesday night. Full Story
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Cecile Richards to DNC: "Mom Wouldn't Stand For It"
Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Cecile Richards took on a cause célèbre of this week’s Democratic National Convention — women’s reproductive health — in her Wednesday night speech. Full Story
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Video: LGBT Community Keeps Strong Presence at DNC
The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community celebrated the Democratic Party's platform, which calls for marriage equality. For members of the LGBT community, it's one of several milestones they have seen in recent years. Full Story
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Video: Texas Democratic Delegates Aim to Make Texas Blue
At the Democratic National Convention, Texas delegates see reasons for hope in making gains in their home state, and they say enthusiasm hasn't waned for President Obama. Full Story
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First Lady, Chavez-Thompson Tout Latinos' Role in Re-electing Obama
Minutes before remarks from first lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday, longtime labor organizer and onetime Texas lieutenant governor candidate Linda Chavez-Thompson had the Democratic National Convention’s Hispanic Caucus on its feet. Full Story
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Video: Castro on "Morning Joe"
This morning, less than 12 hours after his keynote speech to the Democratic National Convention, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro went on MSNBC's Morning Joe to talk about "the clear choice that this country has" in November. Full Story
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State Rep Heads to DNC — On Behalf of Romney
State Rep. Stefani Carter of Dallas is headed to an unlikely place for a Republican — the Democratic National Convention. As a surrogate for Mitt Romney’s campaign, she will be crafting Republican media responses to Democratic messages. Full Story
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Some Lessons Learned From GOP Convention
National party conventions are often devoid of drama and real news. But that doesn’t mean nothing valuable can be gleaned from them. Last week in Tampa, time spent with the Texas Republican delegation revealed some clear themes. Full Story
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In DNC Keynote, Castro Courts Latinos, Youths
San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro on Tuesday night gave a Democratic National Convention keynote that reiterated Barack Obama’s 2008 message of hope, from the promise of recent immigrants to the dreams of Americans reaching for the middle class. Full Story
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Ahead of Keynote, Obama Camp Releases Castro Video
Complete with childhood pictures and an interview with his mother, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro stars in a new web video released by the Obama campaign ahead of his Tuesday night keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention. Full Story
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Video: Latinos Key to Turning Texas Blue, Democratic Chair Says
At the Democratic National Convention, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa says the Latino population is the potential "game-changer" in Democrats' hopes of switching Texas to their column. Full Story
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U.S., Mexican Leaders Say the Old PRI is Gone
The return to power of Mexico’s Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, is unlikely to be accompanied by the corruption that used to plague the party, say Arturo Sarukhan, the Mexican ambassador to the U.S., and former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. Full Story
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Parker, Van de Putte Rev Up Delegates at DNC
Two of Texas’ top Democratic women — Houston Mayor Annise Parker and longtime state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio — revved up an early morning crowd of state delegates on Tuesday, painting Texas Republicans as on the fringe. Full Story
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Texans Reading a Lot Into Castro's Keynote Address
Texas delegates at the Democratic National Convention want to believe that the selection of San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro for the keynote address is a sign that the national party is beginning to consider Texas a state in play. Full Story
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At DNC, Texas Democrats Seek National Investment
Texans have become accustomed to the nosebleed seats at the Democratic National Convention. But this year, even the most cynical Texas Democrats sense a shift toward relevance. Full Story
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