Democratic National Convention

Democrats are using one of Barack Obama's strong suits, that voters believe he understands the problems of ordinary people, to trump his weakest suit, the economy.

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro's keynote speech to the Democratic convention was a potent message blending immigrant dreams with partisan bite.

Newark Mayor Cory Booker has made his highest profile national speech to date.

Newark Mayor Cory Booker tweeted a photo of his sprained ankle today, hours before his scheduled speech in front of the National Democratic Convention.

Remembered for soaring speeches at the last two Democratic conventions, President Barack Obama faces much tougher constraints Thursday when he accepts his party's nomination for a second time.

Democrats unveiled a party platform at their national convention Monday that echoes President Barack Obama's call for higher taxes on wealthier Americans while backing same-sex marriage and abortion rights.

Paul Ryan says America isn't better off after nearly four years of President Barack Obama's leadership. And for a second straight day, the Republican vice presidential nominee linked the Democrat to former President Jimmy Carter.

Michelle Obama says she wants to use tonight's speech at the Democratic National Convention to remind Americans of the values that drive her husband to do what he's done, "and what he is going to do for the next four years."

The chairman of the California Democratic Party has compared Republican tactics during the presidential campaign to the "big lie" strategy most famously employed by Nazi propagandists.

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Charlotte today.