Every day the Secret Service thinks: Today could be THE day.

An Indiana railroader, an Iowa mother and a Michigan truck driver are getting a moment at the Democratic convention to help portray Barack Obama as the people's champion.

Aug. 20: Contradicting reports that Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones died, hospital officials report that she remains in critical condition. (MSNBC)

A Hardball panel discusses the who, when and ?What about Hillary?? of Barack Obama?s pick for a running mate. (Hardball)

In a Special Comment, Keith Olbermann explains how John McCain is acting like a child and needs an immediate attitude adjustment.