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Obama, assassination and the white supremacist threat
It’s the taboo subject you’re not supposed to talk about — Barack Obama’s safety in light of the rise of white supremacists in America. Threats to his safety were raised in Denver, Colo., during the Democratic National Convention where three men were arrested after allegedly plotting to assassinate Obama during his nomination speech.
Obama waffle mix leaves bad taste
In the fervor surrounding the McCain – Palin presidential ticket, ‘values voters’ concoct ‘Obama Waffles’ in an effort to rally the conservative base to reject Barack Obama. The question is: is it in good taste?
The convention gospel according to Lehrer and Rather
A lot has changed since the tumultuous conventions of 1968. Maverick journalists Dan Rather and Jim Lehrer lament the old days when political conventions were spontaneous and less immune to corporate influence. Both are searching for substance behind the spectacle.
VIDEO: Police trap peaceful protesters in Denver
A calm political protest quickly turned chaotic as anxious Denver police surrounded protestors peacefully marching toward the Democratic National Convention Center. After trapping the crowd between two buildings, hundreds of officers used pepper spray, batons and unwarranted aggression. After being surrounded for 20 minutes, two American News Project producers managed to escape after recording the whole affair.
