Sometimes the most important speech at the convention isn’t delivered by the nominee.
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Lessons from the 2004 Democratic Convention: Obama's Speech

In 2004, a state senator from Illinois turned the convention stage into a launch pad. Barack Obama’s speech that night would transform the arc of American politics and catapult him to the White House just four years later. This series was produced by Matt Spolar, in partnership with Politico.
Part of the Standout Moments From U.S. Political Conventions Series
Standout Moments From U.S. Political Conventions

Standout Moments From U.S. Political Conventions

We've partnered with Politico for an eight-part series titled “Conventional Wisdom,” telling the stories behind some of the most memorable political conventions in U.S. history -- and how they have impacted today's political climate.

 

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