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Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) (R) embraces his running mate Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) after Biden delivered his acceptance speech during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver on August 27, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch) | Slideshow
   
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    Bill Clinton puts Democratic convention back on track
    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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    Bloomberg runs obit for still-living Jobs
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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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