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RNC Dispatch: Ann Romney v. Chris Christie on GOP's Softer Side
Like a blunt instrument, Christie smashed around without much precision and with a lot of pounding. And one of the recipients of that pounding was Ann Romney's whole message.
Carl Hiaasen on the Effect of the GOP Convention on Florida
All week, Tampa Florida has been at the epicenter of national politics as it hosts the Republican National Convention. But after the hurricane dies down and the final GOP members leave Tampa at the end of the week, what effect will it all have had on Florida come November?
Meet the Delegates: Ron Paul Supporters
Two hundred and eighty-six delegates have traveled to Tampa, Florida for the Republican National Convention, and last night those delegates chose the next Republican nominee for president. The Takeaway set out to meet some of these delegates and hear their stories.
Chris Christie Gives Keynote Speech at GOP Convention
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie delivered the keynote address last night at the Republican National Convention. The address followed the party’s official nomination of Mitt Romney. But just as important as the keynote speech is the speaker him or herself.
Ann Romney Delivers: 'She May Have Privilege, But She Understands'
Paul Ryan's Past and Future
Trip Gabriel, who has covered Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan for the New York Times, talks about Ryan’s political career and what he brings to the Romney campaign.
Delegates at the Convention
WNYC’s Anna Sale tells us what delegates are talking about at the Republican National Convention.
Republican Reaction to Christie's Keynote Speech
Takeaway Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich went down to the convention floor to get reactions from Chris Christie's RNC keynote address.
At RNC, Christie Sells NJ, and Himself, as Model for Country
Governor Chris Christie stuck to Reaganesque themes in his keynote address at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night, calling on Americans to create a second American century.
At RNC, Christie Sells NJ, and Himself, as Model for Country
Governor Chris Christie stuck to Reaganesque themes in his keynote address at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night, calling on Americans to create a second American century.
Transcript: Gov. Chris Christie's Convention Speech
Convention Night Call-In: RNC Tuesday
Every evening during the Republican and Democratic conventions, Brian Lehrer hosts a call-in on stations in swing states around the country. Tune in from 7-8pm and call 1-800-543-2543 to join the conversation!
RNC Dispatch: Who Exactly is Ted Cruz?
Last month, former Texas solicitor general Ted Cruz beat out Lt. Governor David Dewhurst in a runoff election for the Republican nomination to run for Kay Bailey Hutchinson’s Senate seat.
It was a big upset: Republican rock stars from Governor Rick Perry to Mike Huckabee endorsed Dewhurst. Cruz, however, was backed by ...
RNC Dispatch: Al D'Amato's Potty Mouth
I even shook Rep. Peter King's (D-NY) hand. The entire time we were in physical contact, I made sure to face Mecca.
That's My Issue: Freedom
"We should be able to mind our own business, we should be respectful of one another, and then we can identify some things that we have in common that we can build some relationships on," says David Fischer.
Opinion: David Brooks Makes fun of a Romney Who Can't Laugh at Himself
People aren't laughing with Romney, because there's no Romney they know and like and believe in to laugh with.
RNC Day 2: Chat Transcript: Christie and Ann Romney
Watch the live convention stream as NJ Gov. Chris Christie, House Speaker John Boehner, SC Gov. Nikki Haley and Texas Senate Candidate Ted Cruz are scheduled to address day two of the GOP convention from Tampa, Florida. See the complete schedule here, and join us at 7pm right here to ...
That's My Issue: Climate Change Legislation
This total unawareness of climate change in countries like Kenya that are and will be most vulnerable to it, and yet have barely contributed to it, completely jarred me.
That's My Issue: Climate Change Legislation
This total unawareness of climate change in countries like Kenya that are and will be most vulnerable to it, and yet have barely contributed to it, completely jarred me.
The Art of the Convention Speech
Historically, candidates have used the publicity afforded by the national conventions as an opportunity to define, or to redefine, their campaign to the American public. The Takeaway takes a look back at notable speeches of conventions past.
