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Republican National Convention stories: 84 news summaries

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ANALYSIS

 Lieberman
 Shakes Both
 Sides of Aisle

Connecticut senator stands at the middle of Republican/Democrat divide

Aug 21, 08 10:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Had things gone just a bit differently in Florida in 2000, Joe Lieberman might be ending his second term as a Democratic vice president. Instead, the now-Independent is delivering a primetime RNC address and again being bandied about as a potential veep—this time for John McCain. The Boston ... More »

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Senate • Harry Reid • Democratic caucus • Joe Lieberman • Election 2008 • Republican National Convention

 Rudy Will Deliver GOP Keynote

Vanquished McCain rival Giuliani gets spotlight Sept. 2 in St. Paul

Aug 20, 08 2:46 PM CDT
(Newser) - Rudy Giuliani will present the keynote speech at the Republican National Convention, the AP reports. The former New York mayor, among the candidates vanquished by presumptive presidential nominee John McCain, gets the spotlight Sept. 2, the second night of the gathering in St. Paul, Minn. More »

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John McCain • Rudy Giuliani • Election 2008 • keynote speech • Republican National Convention

Lieberman Will Speak at
GOP Convention

Former Democrat a strong prospect for McCain VP

Aug 20, 08 11:11 AM CDT
(AP) - Joe Lieberman will speak at the Republican National Convention after all, a party official tells the AP. The former Democratic VP candidate who's become one of John McCain's most avid supporters (and is reputed to be the person he'd really like to have as his own VP) will deliver a... More »

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John McCain • GOP • Joe Lieberman • Democrat • independent • McCain 2008 • Republican National Convention

Lobbying Law Won't Crimp Convention Parties

Loopholes allow lavish bashes for lawmakers

Aug 16, 08 7:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tough new rules aimed at weakening the influence of lobbyists won't keep Democrats and Republicans away from some of the most lavish convention parties ever seen, funded by those seeking to influence legislation, the Wall Street Journal reports. Dozens of loopholes allow lawmakers to skirt the legislation by accepting gifts... More »

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Democratic National Convention • lobbyist • Republican Party • lobbying • Democratic Party • Republican National Convention

OPINION

 Journos Should Skip RNC, DNC

Conventions merely 'infomercials' for parties, junkets for reporters

Aug 14, 08 5:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - The press should quit covering the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, argues Jack Shafer in Slate. Little more than a four-day “infomercial” for the host party,  each would be better covered by “sportscasters like Bob Costas,” who “know how to make a game with a... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Democratic National Convention • journalist • campaign press corps • Republican National Convention

 Rudy Nabs
 Primetime
 RNC Speech

Former New York City mayor, candidate slated to speak on second night

Aug 14, 08 10:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rudy Giuliani has tentatively been tapped for a primetime role on the second night of the Republican Convention in St. Paul, Minn., the New York Post reports. The former New York mayor and presidential candidate has thrown his support behind John McCain since dropping out of the race. Giuliani was... More »

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Rudy Giuliani • GOP • McCain 2008 • Republican National Convention

Cheney Gets GOP Convention Slot After All

Despite friction with McCain, VP to speak
on opening day

Aug 8, 08 12:46 PM CDT
(Newser) - Vice President Dick Cheney will speak on the opening day of the Republican National Convention, Politico reports. Cheney, at odds in the past with presumptive nominee John McCain and unpopular with the public, will speak Sept. 1, prior to President Bush. “John McCain will always treat the Vice President... More »

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John McCain • Dick Cheney • George W. Bush • Republican National Convention

Cheney Likely to Skip
GOP Convention

Unpopular veep could hurt McCain if he shows up

Aug 5, 08 5:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - John McCain’s desire to keep his distance from the Bush Administration is expected to keep Dick Cheney away from the Republican Convention, say GOP officials. There is a “mutual understanding” between Cheney and McCain’s staffs that the unpopular VP is “unlikely” to attend, one official noted,... More »

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John McCain • Dick Cheney • Election 2008 • Republican National Convention

McCain Seen Letting Obama Pick VP First

Careful timing around convention schedules could turn focus to GOP

Aug 4, 08 12:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - John McCain probably will let Barack Obama make his vice-presidential pick before he does, Politico reports. GOP strategists hope that by making his announcement after Obama’s convention acceptance speech, McCain will be able to shift media focus toward his own campaign, as well as playing off the Democratic pick.... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • vice president • vice presidential sweepstakes • Republican National Convention

GOP Honcho
to Hill Hopefuls: Attack Us 

Slam both parties and skip convention, lawmaker advises

Aug 1, 08 7:54 PM CDT
(Newser) - A key GOP lawmaker has urged hopefuls seeking office to fire away—at their own party. Rep. Tom Cole advised fellow office-seekers yesterday to blast the GOP when needed, keep away from incumbents, and skip John McCain's nominating convention. “Don’t be afraid to say you are disappointed in... More »

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Republican Party • Tom Cole • NRCC • Minneapolis-St. Paul • Republican National Convention

Republicans in Tight Senate Races to Skip St. Paul

Candidates call decision unrelated to president's low ratings

Jul 25, 08 7:39 PM CDT
(Newser) - Most Republicans in tough Senate races this fall are ducking the GOP convention or have failed to confirm, the National Journal reports. Of those nine candidates in 12 targeted races, none are blaming President Bush's low ratings or John McCain's strained relationship with conservatives. Senators like Ted Stevens and Susan... More »

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John McCain • Republican • Senate Republicans • Republican candidate • St. Paul • Republican National Convention

 Jindal Won't Take Veep Slot 

But governor's being considered as keynote speaker, sources say

Jul 24, 08 12:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bobby Jindal issued an uncommonly strong denial that he's interested in the veep slot on the GOP ticket—especially since he's considered a top contender, CNN reports.  But John McCain’s campaign could still feature the Louisiana governor. Republican sources say he’s being considered as keynote speaker at... More »

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John McCain • Louisiana • vice president • Bobby Jindal • vice presidential sweepstakes • vice presidential candidate • keynote speech • Republican National Convention

ANALYSIS

On Running Mate, Obama Can Jog, Mac Should Sprint

Republican needs the publicity; convention trump card could benefit Democrat

Jul 9, 08 4:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - Timing the unveiling of one's running mate is a crucial publicity challenge, David Von Drehle writes in Time—and John McCain would be best served by playing his card soon, while Barack Obama should keep his ace up his sleeve. Obama could run into trouble from rabid Hillary Clinton fans... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • Democratic National Convention • vice president • George W. Bush • Republican National Convention

 Conservatives Set 
 for Stand 
 on GOP 
 Platform 

McCain seen as too centrist on climate, immigration, stem cells and more

Jul 7, 08 4:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - Conservatives are concerned John McCain might be a maverick with a pen, and are gearing up for a fight on the Republican Party's official election platform, the Washington Post reports. Loath to imagine where McCain might go on climate change, immigration, stem cells and more, activists are already on platform... More »

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climate change • stem cell research • John McCain • abortion • campaign finance • platforms • Republican National Convention

Candidates Grapple With Timing of VP Picks

2 conventions, 1 Olympic games, and an August birthday complicate matters

Jun 30, 08 6:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama and John McCain must do more than pick VP candidates—they have to time the announcements carefully, a key tactical move in a busy summer, the New York Times reports. Two national conventions, the Beijing Olympics, and Obama's Aug. 4 birthday all help or hinder the timing, but... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Democratic National Convention • 2008 Beijing Olympics • birthday • vice president • Republican National Convention

 Paul Plans His Own Convention 

His gathering, also in Minn., takes place on second day of GOP convention

Jun 10, 08 5:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - John McCain won’t be the only GOP candidate throwing himself a party in Minnesota the first week of September—libertarian-leaning Ron Paul will host a mini-convention of his own in Minneapolis. Paul's gathering will take place on the second day of the Republican convention, just a few exits down... More »

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John McCain • Minneapolis • Ron Paul • St. Paul • Republican National Convention

Party Conventions: the Last Loophole for Big Donors

Issue may test McCain and Obama on their zeal to stop influence of big money

Jun 7, 08 10:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - Big donors are pumping big money into both party's conventions, one of the last remaining loopholes in the rules governing so-called soft money contributions, the New York Times reports. And while it's all perfectly legal, the issue may test the conviction of both Barack Obama and John McCain on their... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • RNC • campaign finance • Democratic National Convention • lobbyist • Democratic National Committee • special interests • Republican National Convention

Democrats Can't Find Cash for Convention

$15M short, Denver fundraisers hawking political access

May 28, 08 10:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Democrats aren’t just wringing their hands over who they’ll nominate at their national convention—they’re also wondering who's going to pick up the tab. The Denver host committee has raised just $25 million of the $40.6 million it needs by June 16, the New York ... More »

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Denver • Democratic National Convention • campaign fundraising • Republican National Convention

 Lieberman Would Speak at RNC 

Independent's support might be just what McCain needs

Apr 16, 08 1:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Former Democrat Joe Lieberman could cross the aisle in primetime to give a speech in support of John McCain at September's Republican National Convention, the Hill reports. The Connecticut Independent hasn't been tapped yet, but told reporters, “If Sen. McCain, who I support so strongly, asked me to do... More »

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John McCain • Democratic caucus • Joe Lieberman • independents • moderate • Republican National Convention

OPINION

 Lieberman Dem in Name Only  

Former VP nominee takes GOP line in describing party's change

Mar 31, 08 2:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Lieberman is several months into his job as John McCain’s wingman, but, writing in Time, Michael Scherer sees shades of 2004 turncoat Zell Miller in the Connecticut independent's anti-Democrat tone. Scherer hears a “Republican general election argument” in Lieberman's claim the Dems are ruled “by a... More »

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John McCain • John F. Kennedy • Joe Lieberman • Democratic Party • Zell Miller • Republican National Convention

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