AP - Republicans on Tuesday debated election principles influenced by their conservative base as well as by presidential candidate John McCain.

AP - Three Republicans were vying Tuesday for a chance to take back the congressional seat the GOP lost when Rep. Mark Foley resigned in disgrace two years ago.

AP - Democrats bickered among themselves Tuesday about how hard to attack John McCain as the party's former dominant couple — Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton — took center stage at Barack Obama's political coronation.

AP - With both Clintons dominating the convention's next 2 days, Hillary faces new GOP attacks ... Republicans debate platform shaped by conservative base as well as by McCain ... Biden stops by Delaware breakfast, offers mea culpa for past mistakes ... Caroline Kennedy says her uncle went through a lot to get to Democratic convention

AP - Final auditions for Republican John McCain's running mate, perhaps? Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was in Denver on Tuesday to criticize Democrat Barack Obama on behalf of the GOP nominee-in-waiting. And another Republican said to be in serious contention for the No. 2 slot, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, was scheduled to play attack dog in the Democratic convention city on Thursday.

AP - Republican candidate John McCain is defending his staunch backing for the war in Iraq as well as an aggressive role for the U.S. around the world.

AP - Republican presidential candidate John McCain called rival Barack Obama his "very honorable opponent" on Monday as he began a busy week of low-key events while Democrats prepared to nominate Obama.

AP - Democrats opened their national convention on Monday, seeking peace in the family as they pursue victory in the fall for Barack Obama and his historic quest for the White House.

AP - As Democrats try to mollify disappointed supporters of Hillary Clinton, Republicans pushed the theme Monday that Democrats are divided and open to voting for John McCain.

AP - Sen. Ted Stevens accused the Justice Department of trying to smear his character Monday as he prepared to defend his seat in a crowded Republican primary election.

AP - Democrats open convention saluting Obama but still seeking peace in the party family ... Michelle Obama tries to connect with families in convention speech ... McCain notes tough campaign with 'honorable opponent' ... Clinton, Obama working on deal to give her roll call votes ... GOP platform unlikely to spawn major fights as activists focus on electing McCain ... Biden's first stop in Denver is for takeout barbecue; earlier wishes Amtrak "family" well ... Thune says he is out of the running to be McCain's pick for No. 2