Democrats' quest for the White House
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CBS News and CNET News are teaming up to give you in-depth coverage of the Democratic convention in Denver, August 25 to 28 (and the Republican event the following week). We'll have special CBS on-air coverage with Katie Couric nightly from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT, followed by a Web-only show with a political roundtable. We also tell you where the candidates stand on tech topics in our 2008 Technology Voters' Guide. Check back here for updates from CNET News staffers Declan McCullagh, Stephanie Condon, and Kara Tsuboi.
Featured stories
Democrats find 'green' political convention tough to enforce
The idea of the "greenest" convention in the party's history was an attractive one. But tens of thousands of humans generate a lot of trash. And not everyone wanted to give up their Yukon XL SUVs.(Posted in Politics and Law by Declan McCullagh)
August 28, 2008 4:14 p.m. PDT
Google CEO: Internet spurred Obama's nomination
Eric Schmidt fields questions at the Democratic convention about politics, online journalism, and privacy.(Posted in Politics and Law by Declan McCullagh)
August 28, 2008
Tech firms at Democratic convention push for free trade
The Consumer Electronics Association, which represents Apple, Microsoft, and others, is pressing hard for legislators to embrace free trade.(Posted in Politics and Law by Stephanie Condon)
• Product marketing joins politics at Democratic convention
• At DNC, Google pitches products to public sector
Aug 27, 2008
How the Democratic convention is getting wired
Qwest, Cisco, Symantec, and others are providing the technical infrastructure this week in Denver at one of the most tech-heavy political conventions ever.(Posted in Politics and Law by Stephanie Condon)
• Net companies prepare for political conventions (and parties)
• Live Webcast coverage of the conventions
Aug 25, 2008
Joe Biden's pro-RIAA, pro-FBI tech voting record
Barack Obama's pick for vice president is an ally of the music industry on copyright and the FBI on wiretaps. He also unintentionally spurred the creation of PGP.(Posted in Politics and Law by Declan McCullagh)
Aug 23, 2008
Latest coverage
Daily Debrief: With tech and the elections, where's the beef?
CNET's Declan McCullagh and Charles Cooper talk about how the tech policy debate is likely to play out over the next couple of months.
Video: DNC, day 4 recap
Katie Couric and the CBS political news team take viewer questions and recap the final day of the DNC.
Video: DNC, day 3 recap
Joe Biden gives the climactic address of Wednesday evening, following a speech by former President Bill Clinton.
Democrats: Twitter, text, or telephone?
Kara Tsuboi finds out how Democratic delegates are getting out their message.
Video: Bigger blogger presence at DNC
Kara Tsuboi checks out "The Big Tent," a popular blogger lounge.
Photos: DNC scenes
There's plenty to take in, including tight security, a tent full of bloggers, and a donkey on a Segway.
Video: Inside the DNC
On day one of the Democratic National Convention, Katie Couric shows off her vantage on the conference floor.
Video: DNC, day 2 recap
Hillary Clinton takes the stage as delegates prepare to give the official nod to Barack Obama as presidential nominee.
Video: Howard Dean talks to Couric
DNC head speaks about how the convention is "greener" this year and about Obama's candidacy.
Video: DNC, day 1 recap
Katie Couric arrives in Denver for day one of the Democratic National Convention.
Video: Best Web sites for election info
We guide you to some of the best places to find out the truth about candidates.
Democratic National Convention 2008
Democrats' quest for the White House
CBS News and CNET News are teaming up to give you in-depth coverage of the Democratic convention in Denver, August 25 to 28 (and the Republican event the following week). We'll have special CBS on-air coverage with Katie Couric nightly from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT, followed by a Web-only show with a political roundtable. We also tell you where the candidates stand on tech topics in our 2008 Technology Voters' Guide. Check back here for updates from CNET News staffers Declan McCullagh, Stephanie Condon, and Kara Tsuboi.
Featured stories
Democrats find 'green' political convention tough to enforce
The idea of the "greenest" convention in the party's history was an attractive one. But tens of thousands of humans generate a lot of trash. And not everyone wanted to give up their Yukon XL SUVs.(Posted in Politics and Law by Declan McCullagh)
August 28, 2008 4:14 p.m. PDT
Google CEO: Internet spurred Obama's nomination
Eric Schmidt fields questions at the Democratic convention about politics, online journalism, and privacy.(Posted in Politics and Law by Declan McCullagh)
August 28, 2008
Tech firms at Democratic convention push for free trade
The Consumer Electronics Association, which represents Apple, Microsoft, and others, is pressing hard for legislators to embrace free trade.(Posted in Politics and Law by Stephanie Condon)
• Product marketing joins politics at Democratic convention
• At DNC, Google pitches products to public sector
Aug 27, 2008
How the Democratic convention is getting wired
Qwest, Cisco, Symantec, and others are providing the technical infrastructure this week in Denver at one of the most tech-heavy political conventions ever.(Posted in Politics and Law by Stephanie Condon)
• Net companies prepare for political conventions (and parties)
• Live Webcast coverage of the conventions
Aug 25, 2008
Joe Biden's pro-RIAA, pro-FBI tech voting record
Barack Obama's pick for vice president is an ally of the music industry on copyright and the FBI on wiretaps. He also unintentionally spurred the creation of PGP.(Posted in Politics and Law by Declan McCullagh)
Aug 23, 2008
Latest coverage
Daily Debrief: With tech and the elections, where's the beef?
CNET's Declan McCullagh and Charles Cooper talk about how the tech policy debate is likely to play out over the next couple of months.
Video: DNC, day 4 recap
Katie Couric and the CBS political news team take viewer questions and recap the final day of the DNC.
Video: DNC, day 3 recap
Joe Biden gives the climactic address of Wednesday evening, following a speech by former President Bill Clinton.
Democrats: Twitter, text, or telephone?
Kara Tsuboi finds out how Democratic delegates are getting out their message.
Video: Bigger blogger presence at DNC
Kara Tsuboi checks out "The Big Tent," a popular blogger lounge.
Photos: DNC scenes
There's plenty to take in, including tight security, a tent full of bloggers, and a donkey on a Segway.
Video: Inside the DNC
On day one of the Democratic National Convention, Katie Couric shows off her vantage on the conference floor.
Video: DNC, day 2 recap
Hillary Clinton takes the stage as delegates prepare to give the official nod to Barack Obama as presidential nominee.
Video: Howard Dean talks to Couric
DNC head speaks about how the convention is "greener" this year and about Obama's candidacy.
Video: DNC, day 1 recap
Katie Couric arrives in Denver for day one of the Democratic National Convention.
Video: Best Web sites for election info
We guide you to some of the best places to find out the truth about candidates.