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Monitor BreakfastWhat did John Boehner actually say about GOP and minority voters?One media report suggested that House Speaker John Boehner told reporters Monday that he hoped minorities would not vote this fall. The video suggests differently.聽
Artur Davis and Charlie Crist star in 'The Party-switchers Game'Switchers lend a bipartisan sheen to a political party during the conventions, perhaps the most partisan affairs of the year. That's why Artur Davis will speak at the GOP convention, and Charlie Crist at the Democrats'.
Rick Santorum: Why his convention speech mattersRick Santorum is addressing the convention Tuesday night. Romney's primary foe is now a key ally in the battle to defeat Obama 鈥� and keep the party's social conservative wing in line. But there's also a downside.
Should Chris Matthews be fired for 'race card' rant at RNC chief?MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews unleashed a rant at Republican National Committee Chief Reince Priebus Monday, leading to calls among some conservatives that he be fired.聽
Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on regulation Wall Street is a big target 鈥� blamed for the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession. Mitt Romney says efforts to rein in financiers via more regulation are an attack on 鈥渆conomic freedom.鈥� President Obama says new regulations would make it 鈥渕ore profitable to play by the rules than to game the system.鈥� Here are three specifics on which the two differ.
Which cities have the inside track on hosting political conventions?One city hosted 10 of the first 11 major party presidential nomination meetings held in America. Can you guess which one?
Karl Rove: 5 deep thoughts at start of GOP convention Karl Rove has resuscitated his political career and now runs Crossroads GPS and American Crossroads, two political organizations that could spend $1 billion combined to promote Republicans during the coming election. Here are five political pearls from arguably the No. 1 conservative powerbroker in America.
Americans see Mitt Romney as candidate for the rich, poll findsThe problem is not that Mitt Romney is rich, according to a new Pew survey. It's that he is seen as being a president who would help the rich more than the middle class.聽
Bad news for Romney: More interest in GOP platform than in speech, poll saysA Pew poll finds 52 percent of Americans are interested in the GOP platform, while 44 percent are interested in Romney's acceptance speech. This bodes ill for his ability to shake up the close race.
Monitor BreakfastAre Republican convention and platform too long? John Boehner thinks so.House Speaker John Boehner suggests that both party conventions (three days) and platforms (60 pages) need to be downsized to make them more accessible to average Americans.
Tropical storm Isaac: Will it drown out Mitt Romney's big moment?The Republican convention is crucial to Mitt Romney's attempts to overcome his image as an uncaring plutocrat, GOP experts say.聽But tropical storm Isaac could be a huge distraction. 聽
Is Michelle Obama the Democrats' secret weapon?Here's why first lady Michelle Obama may be one the Obama campaign's most effective means of reaching out to independent voters.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 differences on education President Obama says his policy initiatives are helping teachers, schools, and students. Mitt Romney advocates more school choice and private-sector involvement. Here is a look at how the two differ on eduction issues.
Florida's Charlie Crist as new Obama fan? GOP has an answer for that.The GOP response to news that former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida backs President Obama is a time-tested one for such occasions: question the turncoat's motive.聽
Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 differences on Israel President Obama's positions on Israeli-Palestinian peace have rankled Israel鈥檚 conservative coalition government, while Mitt Romney insists he would be a better friend to Israel. Here are some of the issues on which the candidates differ.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 differences on women's issues President Obama won the women鈥檚 vote four years ago, and he鈥檒l need to again to win reelection, given Mitt Romney鈥檚 strength among male voters. Here are some of the women鈥檚 issues on which the candidates differ.
Cover StoryWhy conventions still matterYes, they have become costly infomercials. But political conventions can clarify 鈥� and sometimes even electrify.聽- US political convention history: How much do you know?
Every four years, Republicans and Democrats gather to formally nominate their party's candidates for President and Vice President. Test your knowledge of US political convention history by taking this Monitor quiz.
- Notable moments in convention historyA look back at US political conventions that have encompassed a wide spectrum of ideologies.
Convention bounce: How much will Romney and Obama get?The numbers don't lie - political conventions give their respective party candidates some positive momentum going into the general election season.
