Analysis and opinion about the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention Committee unveils the logo and decorations for the DNC at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2012) Credit: Getty Images

Filler: Barack Obama's speech 'schooled' Mitt Romney's

McKinstry: Are we better off than in 2008? The answer is yes

Bessent: Speeches at the DNC, RNC are like watching late-night infomercials

Filler: Bill Clinton runs long, but hammers home the Democrats message

Early DNC speakers stress growing the economy 'from the middle out'

Bessent: For blacks, government has been part of the solution
Parker: Michelle Obama's Valentine to men

Filler: Michelle Obama carries the night, Democrats more exuberant than RNC

Williams: National conventions and taxpayer costs

McFeatters: Will we be better off in 2016?
Cyr: What Barack Obama needs to do at Democratic convention

Filler: What's in the swag bag? The perks of being a delegate to the Democratic National Convention

Zaino: If Sheldon Silver doesn't step aside at convention, Democrats should insist

Filler: Nanny staters invade N.C., and get to order the rare, rare burger

Bessent: On Labor Day, Democrats kick off convention with nod to union base