Sen. Kerry salutes after addressing the DNC (AP)

Massachusetts Senator John Kerry says America is closer to electing a Democrat president now than it was four years ago when he was the party nominee.

Kerry made numerous references to his failed presidential campaign of 2004, even poking fun at some of his most memorable gaffes. “Candidate McCain says he would vote against the immigration bill that Senator McCain wrote,” Kerry said. “Talk about being for it before you’re against it!”

>>Listen to Sen. Kerry’s complete remarks. (NPR)

Reporting from the Convention, originally uploaded by WBUR.

Kennedy Speaks to DNC: ‘Season of Hope’ for America
Senator Edward Kennedy took the stageduring the Democratic National Convention yesterday, saying he’s beenstrengthened by a new hope for the nation andvowing to be backin the Senate in January. (WBUR)

>>View last night’s video tribute to the life of the senator.

Massachusetts delegates react to the speech, and WBUR’s Bob Oakes shares his
thoughts on Kennedy.

Oakes also talks to Massachusetts Senator John Kerry about Kennedy and what advice the former presidential candidate has for Barack Obama this time around. (WBUR)

Michelle Obama was the other keynote speaker at the convention last night, portraying her husband Barack as a family man with faith in the American dream. (NPR)

The candidate himself was on the campaign trail, but watched his wife’s addressfrom Missouri. (NPR)

>> Listen to the potential first lady’s speech.

Hillary Clinton will speak today, as the party tries to usethe convention to unite support behind Obama. (NPR)

But some of Clinton’s supporters came to Denver to cast a vote for her. A roll-call vote tomorrow will allow delegates supporting Obama’s former rival to be heard. (NPR)
Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray plans to vote for Senator Clinton, but says she has encouraged the delegates from the state to support Obama. (WBUR)

Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. are among the high-profile delegates backing Obama. (NPR)

And, a look at how Republican presidential candidate John McCain is trying to stay in the spotlight this week. (NPR)

Plus,a study on jokes targeting the candidates. (NPR)

On Point’s Denver coverage continues with a look at progressives versus “Blue Dog” conservatives inside the Democratic Party. (WBUR)