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Race and the Election
Ta-Nehisi Coates talks about the role race is playing in this year’s election. His latest article in the September issue of The Atlantic is called “Fear of a Black President.” We’ll look at how race is or is not playing a role in this year’s ...
DNC Dispatch: We're Not in Tampa Anymore
The Democratic National Convention in Charlotte is like a music festival just with more American flags and slightly less beer.
DNC Dispatch: NY Delegation Awash in Albany Intrigue
As New York's Democratic delegates and party leaders settle in for a week of party celebration in Charlotte, the group is operating against a backdrop of distress as the sexual harassment scandal involving Assemblyman Vito Lopez grew to include Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who is hosting the delegation this ...
DNC Dispatch: It Has Begun
The Democrats have descended on Charlotte, NC for the national convention, and WNYC got a sneak peak at what's coming this week.
RNC Dispatch: Why Romney Will Pay for Snubbing Ron Paul
I really do think there is a chance that this garbage will cost Romney 2-3 points. Not to Obama, but to Gary Johnson.
Eastwood And His Chair Not Only Entertainers On The Trail
What Did the Republican Convention Leave Out?
Tens of thousands of words were uttered onstage at the Republican National Convention this week. Some words cropped up repeatedly: "Jobs." "Economy." "Families." "Obama." Others, such as "Afghanistan," received far less attention.
RNC Dispatch: Grading the RNC Speeches - and Clint Eastwood
His off-the-cuff ramble was more than anything sad.
Fact Checkers Ding Romney On A Few Familiar Points
Swing Voters
Forty percent of all American voters are Independents. They make up the largest voting bloc in the nation and have determined the outcome of every election since World War II. Linda Killian talks about the swing voters around the country—who they are and what they ...
Transcript: Mitt Romney's Acceptance Speech
RNC Dispatch: What We Learned From Mitt Romney's Acceptance Speech
Mitt Romney is coming for you, disappointed Obama voters.
RNC Dispatch: Partying With Penguins
Last night I attended the BuzzFeed party at the Florida Aquarium. Yes, there were mermaids, but more importantly, there were penguins!
RNC Day 4: Can Mitt Seal the Deal? Chat Transcript
Watch the live convention stream with us tonight as GOP nominee Mitt Romney makes his case in front of the party faithful. He'll be preceeded by former Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Gov. Jeb Bush, Sen. Marco Rubio and a mystery guest! See the complete schedule below, and join us at ...
A Democratic Politician Turned Republican Star
In 2008 former congressman Artur Davis gave a rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention seconding the nomination of then presidential candidate Barack Obama. On Tuesday night, Davis spoke again at a party convention, but this time for the Republicans, in firm opposition to his former friend.
