About "Sweet Sasha" and "Marvelous Malia," the newly issued dolls that just happen to share names and skin color with the Obama girls: I understand why Michelle Obama is bristling, mama grizzly-like, about the commercialization of her children. ...more

January 28, 2009

Michelle Obama told Democrats on the opening night of their convention that her husband and their presumed nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, emerged from humble beginnings with an understanding of the need to serve and inspire. ...more

August 26, 2008

After a long and contentious presidential primary season in which Florida played a central role, Democrats hold their national convention this week with the aim of projecting strength and unity behind the first black presidential nominee of a major party. ...more

August 24, 2008

For all Sen. Barack Obama's success raising money and generating excitement among voters, he faces a daunting challenge as he prepares to claim the nomination in August: a Democratic convention effort marred by costly setbacks and embarrassing delays. ...more

July 6, 2008