/tags/2012-democratic-national-convention 2012 Democratic National Convention en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:05:00 GMT /politics/2012-09-21/romneys-2011-tax-return-gives-more-fodder-to-critics-who-already-had-surplus Mitt Romney's release Friday of his 2011 tax return and a summary of his tax rate over 20 years gave friends and foes alike something to grab hold of. But not all his allies greeted the move. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:05:00 GMT /politics/2012-09-21/romneys-2011-tax-return-gives-more-fodder-to-critics-who-already-had-surplus Frank James /politics/2012-09-06/live-blog-thursday-at-the-democratic-national-convention On the final night of the convention, President Obama will accept the nomination of his party. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:13:00 GMT /politics/2012-09-06/live-blog-thursday-at-the-democratic-national-convention Eyder Peralta /politics/2012-09-06/jimmy-fallon-impersonates-san-antonios-mayor You know it was only a matter of time before late night comedian Jimmy Fallon lampooned San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro's keynote speech at the Democratic� Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:52:16 GMT /politics/2012-09-06/jimmy-fallon-impersonates-san-antonios-mayor Nathan Bernier /politics/2012-09-06/texan-is-dncs-first-undocumented-speaker CHARLOTTE, N.C. � Benita Veliz, a 27-year-old San Antonio woman whose parents brought her into the country on a short-term tourist visa nearly two decades� Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:07:16 GMT /politics/2012-09-06/texan-is-dncs-first-undocumented-speaker Emily Ramshaw, Texas Tribune /politics/2012-09-05/live-blog-wednesday-at-the-democratic-national-convention The night was all about former President Bill Clinton, who was the featured speaker. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:33:00 GMT /politics/2012-09-05/live-blog-wednesday-at-the-democratic-national-convention Eyder Peralta /politics/2012-09-05/the-odd-couple-what-clinton-adds-for-obama Once political enemies, President Obama and Bill Clinton have established a partnership that's becoming a cornerstone of the Obama campaign. Clinton exemplifies perhaps the most crucial political gift that Obama seems to lack. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:36:00 GMT /politics/2012-09-05/the-odd-couple-what-clinton-adds-for-obama Alan Greenblatt /politics/2012-09-05/in-dnc-keynote-castro-courts-latinos-youths CHARLOTTE, N.C. � San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, in the most defining moment of his young political career, gave a Democratic National Convention� Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:16:57 GMT /politics/2012-09-05/in-dnc-keynote-castro-courts-latinos-youths Emily Ramshaw, Texas Tribune /politics/2012-09-04/live-blog-tuesday-at-the-democratic-national-convention The first day of the Democratic National Convention was gaveled to order in Charlotte, N.C. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:31:00 GMT /politics/2012-09-04/live-blog-tuesday-at-the-democratic-national-convention Eyder Peralta /austin/2012-07-31/am-update-election-day-details-austin-soldier-killed-san-antonio-mayor-named-dnc-keynote-speaker Election Day ArrivesThe polls are open this morning for the Primary Runoff Election.Voters will choose party candidates in the U.S. Senate race. Lt. Gov.� Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:13:15 GMT /austin/2012-07-31/am-update-election-day-details-austin-soldier-killed-san-antonio-mayor-named-dnc-keynote-speaker Margaret Nicklas, Laura Rice /politics/2012-07-30/support-for-same-sex-marriage-could-be-official-democratic-stance Democrats are on the path to including an endorsement of same-sex marriage for the first time in their official party platform. The proposal has made it through an important Democratic committee meeting. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:16:00 GMT /politics/2012-07-30/support-for-same-sex-marriage-could-be-official-democratic-stance NPR Staff