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Larned native finds niche at Project CURE
By Linn Ann Huntington, FHSU
In 2001 Michael Young, originally from Larned, walked away from a good-paying job in industrial management.
“I decided I wanted to do something more meaningful in my life,” he told Kansas delegates to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday in Centennial, Colo.
That’s where t ...
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Young delegates express concerns
By Gayle Weber, FHSU
DENVER -- Lawrence delegate Cori Allen doesn''t know how much presidential nominee Barack Obama can do for the youth in America.
The 18-year-old, along with all the other college-aged delegates from Kansas, thinks finding affordable tuition is one of the biggest issues for that age group. However, ...
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Delegates, Sebelius give back to host city
by Kaley Lyon, FHSU
DENVER — As the Democratic National Convention comes to a close, Kansas delegates, and their governor, had the opportunity to give back to their host city.
Wednesday morning, many delegates traveled to the headquarters of Project CURE, where they helped sort, box and load medical supplies for distr ...
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First-timer soaking it all in
By Gayle Weber, FHSU
DENVER -- Bobby Whitten never expected to see an African-American elected as the president of the United States U.S. in his lifetime.
However, now that the possibility is just 68 days away, he''s excited and taking in as much as he can at his first Democratic National Convention.
"I get there earl ...
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Kansan blogging for Fox News
By Gayle Weber, FHSU
DENVER -- The traditionally right-wing Fox News is allowing Democrats to speak their minds this week on its Web site.
Kansas alternate delegate Eli Tate from Fairway in eastern Kansas is one of those who has been asked to blog for www.foxnews.com about his experiences at the Democratic National Con ...
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DNC is now up close and personal
by Kaley Lyon, FHSU
DENVER — Shala Mills long has watched the Democratic National Convention on television.
This week, however, Mills has had a much better view from the convention hall floor.
"It was amazing," Mills said following Sen. Hillary Clinton''s speech Tuesday evening. "Last night was great too, but tonight ...
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Mother, daughter get chance to meet Clinton
by Kaley Lyon, FHSU
DENVER — About 14 years ago, when pregnant with her daughter, Etta Walker had the opportunity to meet Hillary Clinton.
Monday afternoon, Walker''s daughter, Catherine, now a teenager, also had the chance to shake hands with the former first lady and presidential candidate.
"I was really happy," 14 ...
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Mills has busy day, readies for more
by Kaley Lyon, FHSU
DENVER — Monday was the first day of business for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, as delegates from across the nation gathered in Mile-High City.
As expected, Hays resident and national delegate Shala Mills had a busy day.
After an early breakfast and picking up her credentials, she was o ...
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Parkinson touts success of Democrats
By Gayle Weber, FHSU
DENVER -- More Democrats than ever before are registering to vote in the state of Kansas.
While Kansas Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson doesn''t know when that trend will end, he said it is giving both the state and party momentum in local and national politics.
"At this point in history, the Republican Pa ...
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Speaker addresses rural issues at DNC
By Gayle Weber, FHSU
DENVER -- Few Kansas delegates were in attendance Monday for the first installment of the rural council at the Democratic National Convention.
While much of the session was spent discrediting the voting record of presumed Republican presidential nominee John McCain, National Farmers'' Union Preside ...
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The long road to Barack Obama
By Linn Ann Huntington, FHSU
They came from all directions. All walks of life. Thousands upon thousands of them.
My Political Reporting class and I drove a Fort Hays State University van to Denver to cover the Democratic National Convention last week for the Hays Daily News.
But others took buses or drove—from all over ...
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Kansas delegates reflect on convention
By Dawne Leiker, FHSU
“For me, it was the fulfillment of a dream of a lifetime to be a delegate,” said Len Schamber of Damar.
Kansas First Congressional District delegates were given the chance to recap and revel in the events of the Democratic National Convention at a party in the Double Tree Hotel Thursday night in De ...
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First-time delegate excited at Obama's nomination
By GAYLE WEBER
gweber@dailynews.net
DENVER -- Bobby Whitten never expected to see an African-American elected as the president of the United States in his lifetime.
However, now that the possibility is just 68 days away, he's excited and taking in as much as he can at his first Democratic Nati ...
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67-day sprint to the White House begins
DENVER (AP) — Fresh off his historic nominating convention, Democrat Barack Obama is embarking on what likely will be the most important 67 days of his campaign for the White House. Republican John McCain is looking to upstage his rival with the announcement of his running mate.
Obama leaves the conv ...
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Democratic bloggers find voice on Fox News
By GAYLE WEBER
gweber@dailynews.net
DENVER -- The traditionally right-wing Fox News is allowing Democrats to speak their minds this week on its Web site.
Kansas alternate delegate Eli Tate from Fairway in eastern Kansas is one of those who has been asked to blog for www.foxnews.com about his e ...
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'America's Promise'
DENVER (AP) — Prepared remarks of Sen. Barack Obama for his address to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night in Denver, as released by the campaign (click on "Movie" at the top of the page to watch the entire speech):
To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin, and to all my fell ...
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Taking it all in at the Democratic convention
“No more years!” “No more years!” Those are the words that ring in my ears when I think of John McCain running for president and continuing the failed domestic and foreign policies of the current administration. Needless to say, this week’s convention to officially elect Senator Ba ...
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Biden: Nation needs more than a good soldier
DENVER (AP) —Joe Biden declared Wednesday that America doesn't need a good soldier in the White House, it needs the wise leadership of Barack Obama. As Biden concluded his speech accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination, Obama stepped on stage and embraced his man to a convention roar.
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"Ready to lead America'
DENVER (AP) — Former President Clinton gave his full-throated endorsement to Barack Obama's bid for the White House on Wednesday, telling delegates to the Democratic convention that Obama is "ready to lead America and restore American leadership in the world."
Clinton pushed back against attacks — in ...
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'No way, no how, no McCain'
DENVER (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton made an emphatic plea for Democrats to unite behind the presidential candidacy of Barack Obama, exhorting her supporters to back her one-time rival because victory over Republican John McCain "is a fight for the future and a fight we must win together."
The former ...
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Sebelius' remarks to the DNC
DENVER (AP) — Remarks as prepared for delivery to the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday by Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius:
Tonight is a night to reflect on America’s promise and the changes we need to keep it alive for generations to come. Just as it was kept alive for all of us.
I’m a descende ...
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Kansas blogger making connections
By Dawne Leiker, FHSU
Blogger Pam Pohly of Hays is working to make connections with political activists at the Democratic National Convention in Denver this week.
“I hope to meet others who are dedicating their energies and talents to activism...who are concerned about health care reform, improving the economy for midd ...
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The old assumptions die hard
By LINN ANN HUNTINGTON, Fort Hays State University
Women make up 50 percent of the population in the United States. But they comprise only 16 percent of congresspersons, 18 percent of the nation’s governors, and 28 percent of state legislators nationwide.
Those figures were provided Monday at th ...
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Sebelius set to speak at 8 p.m.
DENVER (AP) -- For a few brief minutes, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will hold center stage at the Democratic convention.
Sebelius will be among five speakers Tuesday who will talk during the one-hour block starting at 8 p.m. before turning the podium over to the night's keynote speaker, former Vir ...
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Michelle Obama, Kennedy make for emotional opening night
DENVER (AP) — Ailing and aging, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy issued a ringing summons to fellow Democrats to rally behind Barack Obama’s pioneering quest for the White House Monday night in a poignant opening to a party convention in search of unity for the fall campaign.
“Stop doubting and start dreaming, ...
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