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    McCain surprises with VP pick

    McCain surprises with VP pick (J.D. Pooley/Getty Images )
    Senator John McCain stunned the political world yesterday by announcing that he had selected Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska to be his running mate, hoping the first woman on a Republican ticket will draw disaffected Democrats and independents while countering Barack Obama's message of change. (By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff)
    News Analysis

    Selection is a bold, but risky, political gamble

    Like Walter Mondale in 1984, who put the first woman on a major-party ticket, John McCain, in choosing the second one yesterday, is looking for a game-changing moment, a way to persuade voters to look at him in a different light. (By Peter S. Canellos, Globe Staff)
    A question of judgment
    JOAN VENNOCHI

    A question of judgment

    John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin is so gimmicky it stands to insult the very women he is courting.

    Romney backers still hope he'll
    get a Cabinet position

    Supporters of Mitt Romney, disappointed that John McCain bypassed him and chose Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate, consoled themselves yesterday with hopes that Romney could still emerge as a top choice for a Cabinet position if the Arizona senator wins the White House. (By Michael Levenson, Globe Staff)
    Campaign Notebook

    38 million turn TVs to Democratic convention for Obama's acceptance speech

    Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention was seen by more than 38 million people. (By Sally Cragin, Globe Correspondent)

    Obama camp hits, then praises Palin

    Barack Obama's spokesman fired off criticism of Republican John McCain's new running mate Friday, but then Obama himself quickly stepped in to congratulate her. (By Charles Babington, AP)

    Day Four at the DNC

    Spelling out the change (Jim Bourg/Reuters )

    Spelling out the change

    Senator Barack Obama accepted the Democratic presidential nomination last night at an elaborate and exuberant stadium ceremony, using his historic moment to specify what his lofty promises of change would mean for ordinary Americans. (By Scott Helman, Boston Globe)
    The scene at Invesco Field
    PHOTO GALLERY

    The scene at Invesco Field

    Approximately 84,000 people packed into Invesco Field for the final day of the Democratic National Convention.
    Peddling history  |  Celebs
    OPINION AND ANALYSIS

    Fired up for the future

    Presidential campaigns are about the future, and last night Barack Obama, whose nomination is already a part of American history, cast his gaze unambiguously ahead. (Boston Globe)
    Gore: 'It is time for a change'

    Gore: 'It is time for a change'

    "I believe in recycling, but that's ridiculous," Al Gore said in trying to link John McCain's policies to those of President Bush. (AP)
    VP pick is shrouded in secrecy

    VP pick is shrouded in secrecy

    Senator John McCain finalized his choice for running mate yesterday and then arrived in the battleground state of Ohio, where he plans to appear with his pick today at a noon rally. (Boston Globe)
    Peter Canellos | Convention perspective

    GOP attack dogs are taking
    their best shots in VP derby

    Yesterday was Tim Pawlenty's turn to rain on the Democratic parade. The Minnesota governor was in Denver to offer a GOP counterpoint to Barack Obama's big day. (Boston Globe)
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    Green, or greenwashed?
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    Green, or greenwashed?

    The DNC bills this year's convention as the greenest ever. But that's not far enough for some activists. (By Dina Rudick, Globe Staff)
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