Whistling past the graveyard at the Democratic convention
But knowing that the America of 2012 is so very different than the convention portrait, it's worth asking how the Democrats' convention became so divorced from reality. We saw a party in which the inability to tackle the monumental problems of our time ...www.washingtonpost.com
Why the conventions mattered: They highlighted the party gap
There's been no serious convention floor fight over the presidential choice since the Ford-Reagan GOP faceoff in 1976.blog.nj.com
At DNC Convention 2012, Democrats Show True Colors, Spew Hateful Speech ...
During the convention, after it became public knowledge that the 2012 Democratic Party platform had taken out all mentions of God and support for Jerusalem being the capital of Israel, President Obama and the party chiefs buckled.www.policymic.com
Presidential rivals claw for lead in homestretch
As the presidential race enters the homestretch, Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney were clawing for advantage in a post-convention push through some of the most closely contested states. Obama told a spirited rally in Florida that America's "basic ...www.freep.com
Bad Economy? Blame It on Mitch McConnell and the GOP
Blame It on Mitch McConnell and the GOP. by Michael Tomasky Sep 9, 2012 4:45 AM EDT ... (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images).www.thedailybeast.com
The Republican National Convention 2012: Day 4
The Republican National Convention 2012: Day 4. As the Republican National Convention draws to a close Thursday, a look at the politicians, delegates and speakers who have journeyed to the Tampa Bay Times Forum for Mitt Romney's nomination as his ...www.washingtonpost.com
GOP Convention 2012: Mitt Romney Center Stage On Final Day
Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan, left and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves to delegates after his speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie ...www.huffingtonpost.com
So far, Democratic convention outdrawing GOP
I'm not sure what it means, at least in raw terms, but comments on the previous post made me curious. So here's a comparison between viewership on the first night of the 2012 Republican convention in Tampa Bay and the matching night at the Democratic ...blogs.ajc.com
Romney: Policy means more than words on Afghanistan
Mitt Romney again defended his decision to leave out the Afghanistan War in his GOP convention speech, saying he chose to emphasize other policy differences with President Obama.content.usatoday.com
In campaign, a battle over owning America's story By The Associated Press ...
A deep obsession with the story of America _ who tells it and who gets to write its next chapter _ was a rare piece of common ground that speakers at the Republican and Democratic conventions managed to share. "We are all here to reignite the American ...www.laramieboomerang.com
Democratic National Convention 2012: September 4 In Charlotte (LIVE UPDATES)
"Yes, our path is harder - but it leads to a better place," he declared in a prime-time speech to convention delegates and the nation that blended resolve about the challenges ahead with stinging criticism of Republican rival Mitt Romney's proposals to ...www.huffingtonpost.com
Two conventions tell the tale of 2012
Now that the Democratic and Republican conventions are over, however, the most striking conclusion is how a collision of values produced a convergence of political strategies.www.nj.com
Clint Eastwood says he accomplished his goals with empty chair speech at ...
LOS ANGELES - Clint Eastwood said the idea to use an empty seat as a prop at the Republican National Convention was a spur-of-the-moment decision when someone backstage asked if he wanted to sit down.www.washingtonpost.com
Ann Romney says Democratic criticisms she and Mitt lack empathy are ridiculous
Ann Romney cites testimony from people at the GOP convention who spoke of how her husband helped them with ailing relatives and other problems.www.washingtonpost.com
GOP Convention 2012: Staples Founder Thomas Stemberg Praises Romney As ...
Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan, left and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves to delegates after his speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie ...www.huffingtonpost.com
GOP Convention Viewers Fell; Clint Eastwood Speech The Highlight: Poll
Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan, left and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves to delegates after his speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie ...www.huffingtonpost.com
Republican Convention Ratings Plummet From 2008
There are many reasons the 2012 conventions may be less must-see TV than in 2008 - an historic election in which Democrat Barack Obama became the first African-American presidential nominee and Palin emerged as a Republican star. Hurricane Isaac ...www.huffingtonpost.com
Republican Convention Photos of the Day: Thursday
Mitt Romney (L) and Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) wave on stage after accepting the nomination during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, ...www.mysanantonio.com
Post-conventions perspective: GOP convention attendee Jim Oddie likes ...
Jim Odie at GOP convention / Headline Surfer Originally I didn't support (former Massachusetts) Gov. Romney as the nominee for the Republican Party in 2012; in fact, he wasn't even my second choice in spite of the fact that I knew he'd end up as the ...nsbnews.net
Best and Worst of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions ...
Barack Obama: Jon Voight Slams President, Talks GOP at Republican National Convention · Samuel L. Jackson: It's "Unfair" Hurricane Isaac Didn't Hit Republican National Convention · Twitter Feud Alert! Clay Aiken Slams Republication Convention, John ...www.eonline.com
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