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Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama delivers his acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver on August 28, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch) | Slideshow
   
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    Bill Clinton puts Democratic convention back on track
    The Democrats finally started sprinting on Night Three of their convention in Denver, with former President Bill Clinton and vice presidential pick... | Read More
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    Bill Clinton puts Democratic convention back on track
    Bill Clinton puts Democratic convention back on track
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (UPI) --
    The Democrats finally started sprinting on Night Three of their convention in Denver, with former President Bill Clinton and vice presidential pick Sen. Joe Biden giving Sen. Barack Obama the boost he so badly needed.
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