Among the many delegates at this year’s Democratic Convention in Denver, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has drawn the attention of the local media. Reflecting on his loss to Harold Washington in 1983, Daley gave Democrats permission to like John McCain, but not to vote for him. "One thing in politics—I think you can like all the candidates," Daley the state delegation Tuesday. "Sure we like, let's be realistic, Barack Obama's opponent. You like him. But you don't have to vote for him," Daley said. "We can like anyone, but when it comes to voting, you want to vote for the person that you truly believe in." more ›

CBS's Denver affiliate is reporting on a plot to assassinate Barack Obama during his acceptance speech later this week in Denver.

KCNC-TV Investigator Brian Maass reported one of the suspects told authorities they were "going to shoot Obama from a high vantage point using a ... rifle … sighted at 750 yards." more ›