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Stevie Wonder and Will.i.am to Headline at Invesco
The two musicians are scheduled to perform Thursday night in Denver. Both have played a prominent role in Obama's campaign. Wonder's songs have been mainstays at Obama events and Will.i.am is the musical mind behind the YouTube favorite "Yes We Can" celebrity montage. Permalink
Exclusive Photos: Clinton and Obama Meet
TIME photographer Anthony Suau captures a rare meeting between Sen. Clinton and Michelle Obama, before Clinton's headliner convention speech in Denver. They're joined by Chelsea Clinton-- check them out here. Permalink
Bill Clinton Still Replaying the Fight
At a private lunch Wednesday for donors at Denver's Brown Palace, the former president said, "Last night after she spoke, anyone who helped her were glad they did. And some were sad they didn't." "They tried to make her seem like the establishment candidate. But did you know she has never run in a Democratic primary in her life?" Read more here. Permalink
Wolfson vs. NBC
The former Clinton camp spokesman lashes out at the network, criticizing their coverage of the Clintons and skewering Matthews and Olbermann for using his work on Fox to question his Democratic credentials. Watch video above. "I'm not gonna take any lectures on how to be a good Democrat from two people who spent the last two years relentlessly attacking Bill and Hillary Clinton everyday." "I think it's unfortunate that a news organization with a great tradition like NBC has been taken over by those kind of antics." Permalink
York: Final McCain Veep Meeting
National Review's York says a final meeting was underway Wednesday afternoon, either to choose a GOP running mate or reveal the choice. "It looks like the decision will be set in stone today." Permalink
Obama Boosts Veterans in Montana
The Democrat addresses military families in Billings on Wednesday, focusing on "doing right by" returning troops and hitting McCain in the process. "I had some strong disagreements with George Bush and John McCain about the war in Iraq... but I thought the one thing we all agreed to was when our troops come home that they would be treated with the honor and respect that they deserve." "The fact is, those hundreds of thousands of troops returning home are not getting what they need. It's heartbreaking." McCain camp responds: “Barack Obama’s attacks are no substitute for experience and good judgment...As Hillary Clinton said, speeches are not the same thing as experience." Permalink
JINDAL TO HOLD PRESSER ON GUSTAV
The Louisiana Governor will speak to the press at 6 pm ET on the pending storm. Forecasters warn Gustav could become a Category 3 hurricane and approach the Gulf Coast by Monday. Meteorologist: "We know it's going to head into the Gulf. After that, we're not sure where it's heading." Will it interrupt the GOP's St. Paul kick-off? Permalink
WEDNESDAY'S MARQUEE SPEAKERS
After the 5 pm ET call to order, here's who to watch on the convention floor in Denver, in order of appearance: Sen. Jack Reed, Former Sen. Tom Daschle, Bill Clinton, Sen. John Kerry, Gov. Bill Richardson, Rep. Chet Edwards, Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, Joe Biden. Wednesday's theme: "Securing America's Future." Permalink
Michelle Obama Helps Send Troop Care Packages in Denver
The potential first lady attends a bipartisan care-packaging event for overseas military while sporting a blue T-shirt that reads, "Supporting The Troops." Watch video of an interview after the event above. She tells the crowd to put a note in each package with a written promise of what they would do at home to honor the service of soldiers abroad. Biden's wife, Jill, was also in attendance. Permalink
McCain Spot Hits Obama on Iran
Ominous TV ad plays up danger from Iran, while quoting Obama calling it a "tiny" country that "doesn't pose a serious threat." Click above to watch. Concludes: "Obama: dangerously unprepared to be president." Campaign says ad will run in key states. Response from Obama campaign: "John McCain is distorting Barack Obama’s words..." Read full statement. ABC's Tapper: Ad is "not even close" to fair. Permalink
GOP Platform Skips ANWR Debate
Bowing to their presidential candidate, the Republican platform will not mention drilling in the Arctic Natural Wildlife Refuge. Most Republicans support the drilling; McCain does not. Permalink
Hillary Clinton to Speak at Tubbs Jones Memorial
The New York Senator is scheduled to speak at the Saturday service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones. Obama and Biden are expected to be in attendance. The Ohio Congresswoman died last week after suffering an aneurysm. Permalink
Obama-Biden Launch Bus Tour Friday from Denver
The duo will travel from Colorado to Pennsylvania Friday, followed by Ohio and Michigan over the weekend. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden will join their husbands on the tour. Permalink
Second Night Speech Report Cards
Mark Halperin gives Hillary Clinton an 'A': "She gracefully marked her place as one of America's premiere politicians with a firm, commanding, gracious argument on behalf of Barack Obama." Read what he has to say about Kathleen Sebelius and the night's other speakers here. Plus: TIME's David Von Drehle on how Clinton delivered for Obama. Permalink
Now It's His Turn
Bill Clinton preps for his Wednesday speech to the Democrats in Denver WashPost on 42 and Obama: "Take away the context of this campaign year, and they could be pals, perhaps even big and little brothers of the Democratic family ... But context is everything in politics, and because of that their relationship is anything but close." Permalink
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