The 1964 convention shocked observers. Goldwater’s supporters heaped abuse on the media and moderate Republicans who refused ...

Thursday night concluded Part 1 of the new reality TV series “Political Conventions,” as the Democrats wrapped up their show with the noncliffhanger appearance of candidate Joe Biden. Next up, ...

I’ve written previously for Poynter about my fondness for covering the quadrennial Democratic and Republican conventions. Recently, I realized that some of my souvenirs from those conventions ...

Political conventions can be decisive in shaping national politics and campaigns, even if they don’t decide the nominees for president anymore. Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore gained between ...

Will there be a virtual balloon-drop? That is about the only intrigue left when it comes to what will happen at this year’s national political conventions. Even more so than usual, the chance for high ...

Scrolling through social media or watching on TV, you can't miss the pageantry accompanying national political conventions. The bright lights of news media; the red, white and blue décor; the ...