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Speaking Politics word of the week: bounceA post-convention bounce in the polls can happen, but it's usually fleeting.
The Trump show and the irony of a 'showbiz' GOP conventionTrump, ever the performer, could use the Republican National Convention to set the GOP on an uncertain path. Or he could pivot and try to boost his image as a credible national leader.
GOP convention: Why political violence, so far, isn't as bad as 1968The media may be exaggerating the potential for a politically polarized America to erupt into violence, including at this week's GOP convention, say experts. Still, there's a need for national soul-searching.
Polarizing GOP convention takes place in city of equally deep dividesOnce an industrial powerhouse, Cleveland is one of the poorest and most segregated big cities in America. The city's neighborhoods are largely divided by race, and distrust in police lingers after the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.
Will convention boost GOP in Ohio? Why Trump shouldn't bank on it.Swing-state convention sites provide a negligible advantage for parties, data show. Perhaps a case can be made for a more permanent, professional location.
Will Pence help Trump win over women voters?Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has a track record of being tough on abortion. Will that matter to women voters?
How Sanders wants to change the role of superdelegatesBernie Sanders plans to address primary election anomalies at the Democratic National Convention later this month.
Memo to Jeb: #NeverTrump movement is 'over,' says GOP chairmanRepublican Party Chairman Reince Priebus declares the Never Trump effort is done. Did Jeb Bush get the memo?
Why Senate's sole black Republican sees hope despite racial turmoilSen. Tim Scott, the South's first African-American senator since the 19th century, gave a trio of speeches this week that resonated on both sides of the aisle – and beyond Washington.
First LookBalancing act: Mike Pence lends stability to Trump ticketFor many establishment Republicans, the selection of a 'heart-and-soul' conservative as Trump's running mate is a vital step toward unifying the party.
First LookBeyond Dallas, Obama acknowledges America's long road on race relationsThe president uses a nationally broadcast town hall meeting to frankly acknowledge that healing of America's race legacy extends well beyond the bounds of his presidency.
VP pick is official: What Pence could do for Donald TrumpMike Pence, governor of Indiana, is non-abrasive where Trump is human sandpaper. He’s calm, and served 12 years in Congress. Perhaps most important, the Republican right trusts him.
Monitor BreakfastBlocking Pacific trade deal means 'handing the keys' to China, official saysBoth Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are against the Pacific trade deal. But the US trade representative still thinks it will pass Congress.
Who will protest in Cleveland during the Republican convention?The city is bracing for protests on a variety of issues, from Trump's comments on women and Muslims to healthcare access and income inequality.
First LookSanders' 'Revolution' is coming – to a bookstore near youFormer presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders is planning on writing a book about his vision for the future of the country and the campaign.
Clinton test drives Kaine as VP: What it says about her judgmentSen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who will campaign with Clinton today, is not flashy. But he's well respected by his colleagues and brings a wealth of governing experience.
First LookHouse passes bill to circumvent Calif. order that insurers cover abortionThe US House of Representatives passed a bill that would counter a California order requiring health insurance companies to pay for elective abortions.
Why presidential candidates' faith matters less and less to votersOn the right, Evangelical voters see the need to make political compromises. On the left, morality is increasingly seen through secular eyes.
Dallas speech reveals Obama as a theologian-in-chiefPresident Obama's vision of hope amounts to a form of faith, and his Dallas speech showed the theological underpinnings for it.
Is Donald Trump inciting Ruth Bader Ginsburg to become Trumpian?The sudden feud between Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Donald Trump has shown his influence on Campaign 2016.
