Obama Accepts Nomination, Listing Affordable Tuition Among GoalsDenver Sen. Barack Obama formally accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president on Thursday night, promising to restore the economy, end the war in Iraq, and cut taxes for the middle class. In a speech heard by thousands at Invesco Field here, Mr. Obama said... Copyright © 2009 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |