convention

Convention Speeches Soar, Raise A Question: Can Clinton Connect With Ordinary People?

10:39am July 28, 2016

by Ron Elving

Never known as a big-venue speaker, Hillary Clinton will face a make-or-break moment Thursday night with multiple pitfalls, varying objectives and a variety of critical audiences.

Workers prepare the podium Sunday ahead of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

5 Things To Watch In Philadelphia This Week

1:09pm July 25, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Hillary Clinton will break the penultimate glass ceiling this week — becoming the first female nominee of a major American political party. Here are some things to watch at the Democratic convention.

Vanessa Trump (from left), Donald Trump Jr., Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump stand following Sen. Ted Cruz's speech during the third day of the Republican National Convention.

Trump-Cruz Feud Flares Anew On Third Night Of Convention

8:24am July 21, 2016

by Ron Elving

The high stakes of the Donald Trump-Ted Cruz brinkmanship brought to the flashpoint all the anger and tension pent up in the GOP convention over three days — and in the party over several decades.

Fears Of Violence At Cleveland Convention Stir Memories Of Chicago In 1968

8:30am July 17, 2016

by Ron Elving

The greatest damage to the city and the Democratic Party in 1968 came from the television images of the mayhem beamed 'round the world and seared into the memories of a generation of Americans.

Corporate Funds Pledged For Republican Convention Under Fire

6:02am May 22, 2016

by Peter Overby

Some groups are putting pressure on corporations that have pledged money for the Republican convention saying it would help promote Donald Trump and compromise their policies against discrimination.

Taking It To The Limit: Cruz, Sanders, Kasich Could Revive Convention Wars

1:21pm May 02, 2016

by Ron Elving

Beyond the prospect of winning the actual nomination, each of these men sees a chance to frame the issues and politics of the general election — and to influence party dynamics for years to come.

Politics & Government

Jigsaw Puzzles And A Swear Jar: Democratic Convention Chief Prepares For Philly

6:00am December 23, 2015

by Dave Davies

Leah Daughtry is a preacher and a political insider. Her task: to build a temporary city for 30,000 people for next summer's national political convention.

National

The Furries Have Landed — And Pittsburgh Is Giving Them A Bear Hug

10:06am July 13, 2015

by Deanna Garcia

More than a thousand "furries" — fans in full-body animal suits or just fuzzy ears — paraded in the city for the annual Anthrocon. Locals embrace them, not least for the economic benefits they bring.

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