Mar 29 Brokered vs. contested conventions. Whatever they’re called, there have been more than you think. By Daniel Bush Donald Trump’s ongoing standoff with Ted Cruz and John Kasich could lead to the first contested convention in four decades. Or the first brokered convention in either party since 1952. Or would it be an “open” convention? And what’s the… Continue reading
Mar 28 Call to arms or satire? Petition pleads for open carry at GOP convention By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press A petition seeking to allow firearms to be openly carried inside the arena for this summer's Republican National Convention is sparking debate, attracting tens of thousands of signatures in a matter of days. But is it for real? And who… Continue reading
Oct 19 Republicans to charge media to cover 2016 convention By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Representatives for news organizations who plan to cover next summer's convention are protesting a move by the Republican National Committee to charge news media organizations a $150 access fee for seats on the press stand. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch Shields and Brooks Wrap on 2012 Republican National Convention Shields and Brooks Wrap on 2012 Republican National Convention… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch Undecided Voters Weigh in on Romney’s Convention Speech In 2008, Virginia went from an historically "red" state to "blue" when a majority of voters voted for President Obama. In 2012, the race in this state is too close to call. Ray Suarez talks to six undecided Virginians for… Continue watching
Aug 31 Romney’s Speech Caps Republican National Convention By Tom LeGro The final day of the Republican National Convention featured many speakers who highlighted aspects of Mitt Romney as a husband, father, friend and businessman, not the politician. It also featured Romney delivering his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination for… Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch Former Gov. Haley Barbour Stops By NewsHour Skybox Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour stopped by the NewsHour skybox to talk with Gwen Ifill, Judy Woodruff, Mark Shields, and David Brooks about the speeches and talking points of the Republican National Convention thus far. Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch Watch Clint Eastwood’s Speech at Republican National Convention Clint Eastwood Speaks at Republican National Convention… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch Romney Accepts Presidential Nomination, Addresses Republican Convention Floor Romney pledges to create jobs, unite the country and not raise taxes on the middle class. Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch A Style Guide to the Kind of President Mitt Romney Might Be If Elected A Style Guide to the Kind of President Mitt Romney Might Be If Elected… Continue watching