Images from past presidential debates

The caption for this says "Abraham Lincoln is shown at his debate with Stephen A. Douglas, speaking during his presidential campaign, 1860, in Illinois." However, it is more likely that this was during Lincoln's run against Douglas for Senate in 1858. Douglas won the Senate seat. Those debat…

Democratic National Conventions: A look back

President Jimmy Carter applauds Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) at the Democratic National Convention at New York's Madison Square Garden, Aug. 12, 1980. (AP Photo/Cameron Bloch)

Democratic National Conventions: A look back

Delegates demonstrate for President Harry S. Truman around the speaker's rostrum after the President's name was placed in nomination for presidency at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pa., July, 14, 1948. A replica of the Liberty Bell is on thespeaker's stand at left. (AP …

Democratic National Conventions: A look back

New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, arriving on July 2, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois for Democratic national convention. The governor's son James Roosevelt stands beside him at right. (AP Photo)

Democratic National Conventions: A look back

Delegates, yelling and cheering, hold their state banners high as they pass the speaker's rostrum during a tumultuous demonstration for Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky at the end of his keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pa., July 12, 1948. Sen. Barkl…

Republican National Conventions: A look back

Associated Press photographer Murray Becker of New York takes a general view picture of the scene at the 1936 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio in the Public Auditorium, using a 28-inch camera, June 1936. (AP Photo)

Republican National Conventions: A look back

This is a general view during the opening of the Republican National Convention in the Coliseum in Chicago, Ill., June 8, 1920. (AP Photo)

Republican National Conventions: A look back

Helen Taft, widow of William H. Taft attends the Republican Convention on June 24, 1940 at Convention Hall, Philadelphia. Mrs. Taft sits with her daughter Helen, at right, Mrs. F.J. Manning of Philadelphia. Other people in photo are not identified. (AP Photo/Joe Caneva)

Political events

• Feb. 19. U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijlava's campaign kickoff will be held at the El Casino Ballroom, 437 E. 26th St. The event, which will feature live music, begins at 5:30 p.m.

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Dozens in House scrutinized, leak shows

WASHINGTON — Dozens of lawmakers have drawn scrutiny from their ethics monitor this year for everything from financial dealings to travel and campaign donations, according to a leaked account showing an active House panel secretly at work.

Dozens in House scrutinized, leak shows

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In '04 FBI interview, Cheney seemed hazy on events surrounding CIA leak

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney told the FBI in 2004 he had no idea who leaked to the news media that Valerie Plame, wife of a Bush administration critic, worked for the CIA.