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For political parties, virtual conventions have their pros and cons

by Justin Ho
Aug 24, 2020
It's harder to convey enthusiasm, but easier to ensure consistent messaging.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, wave to supporters via video conference on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Cleveland increases its protest insurance

by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 15, 2016
For convention cities, the events are a financial risk-management challenge.
The Convention Center in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. 
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Inner-city Cleveland wants a share of the GOP convention spoils

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 6, 2016
Ward 10 councilman wants his neighborhoods and vendors to benefit, too.
Downtown Cleveland is getting a face-lift for the Republican National Convention.
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The costs and benefits of political conventions

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Apr 22, 2016
Cleveland and Philadelphia are hosting the presidential nominating conventions.
The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the site of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, left, and the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, the site of the 2016 Republican National Convention.
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Campaign Finance

Welcome to Charlotte, Mr. President

by Rachael Marcus
Sep 6, 2012
Ads by anonymous political groups bash Obama on big night
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Will Clint Eastwood's RNC speech cause a boom in chair sales?

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 31, 2012
A furniture maker talks about the empty-chair hoopla surrounding Clint Eastwood's speech at the Republican National Convention.
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