2012 Republican National Convention

Corn on "Hardball": Postgame Analysis of the Clint Eastwood Spectacle
Fri Aug. 31, 2012 4:04 PM PDT
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The Holographic Zombie Reagan Lives!

He did not end up appearing at the 2012 Republican National Convention, but you can't keep undead hologram Reagan down.

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| Fri Aug. 31, 2012 2:29 PM PDT
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"Movie & An Argument" Podcast: Clint Eastwood, the GOP, and Shia LaBeouf Nakedness

In which ThinkProgress' Alyssa Rosenberg and I talk far too much about Shia LaBeouf doin' it. (Also, "Totally Biased," "The Newsroom," and "Lawless."

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| Fri Aug. 31, 2012 11:32 AM PDT

Climate Change Is a Great Punchline, Mitt

Surely he'll get a lot of laughs in Louisiana today.

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| Fri Aug. 31, 2012 10:12 AM PDT

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News Outlets Around the World Totally Confused by Clint Eastwood

Here's how foreign media attempted to parse the actor's bizarre empty-chair speech at the Republican convention.

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| Fri Aug. 31, 2012 9:22 AM PDT
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Karl Rove Jokes About Murdering Rep. Todd Akin

Rove's Crossroads groups intend to spend $200 million to boot Obama out of the White House.

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| Fri Aug. 31, 2012 7:59 AM PDT

Corn on "Hardball": Was Clint Eastwood's Speech Political Comedy?
Thu Aug. 30, 2012 11:58 PM PDT

Romney's Speech: The Softer Side of a Hard-Right Campaign

The GOP nominee played it safe, but the convention made clear that he and Paul Ryan aim to radically reshape America.

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| Thu Aug. 30, 2012 11:15 PM PDT
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WATCH: Clint Eastwood's Bizarre "Empty Chair Obama" Speech at the GOP Convention

Things got very weird. Grab some popcorn and see for yourself. (Also, read the full transcript.)

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| Thu Aug. 30, 2012 8:00 PM PDT

Inside the RNC's Poshest Pit Stop: The Adelson Lounge

If you're looking to unwind in Tampa, swing by the GOP super-donors' hospitality lounge.

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| Thu Aug. 30, 2012 5:15 PM PDT
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The Only Clint Eastwood Video You Have to Watch Before His #GOP2012 Speech

Eastwood with the president!

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| Thu Aug. 30, 2012 4:16 PM PDT

Corn on MSNBC: Ryan Speech Stokes Passion Among GOP, Fact-Checkers
Thu Aug. 30, 2012 3:01 PM PDT

WATCH: Cutest Kid Ever Talks About Martin Van Buren at the RNC

Expect big things from this pint-sized political whiz.

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| Thu Aug. 30, 2012 10:40 AM PDT

This Single Chart Explains a Lot About the GOP Convention

What to RNC delegates think is the single biggest threat to national security? His middle name is "Hussein."

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| Thu Aug. 30, 2012 10:04 AM PDT

GOP Megadonor Foster Friess on RNC: "This Is a Nightmare For Me"

The conservative financier tells Mother Jones about his breakneck schedule in Tampa—and why wealthy political donors matter less than you think.

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| Thu Aug. 30, 2012 9:41 AM PDT

Sharron Angle Is Happy the GOP Followed Her to Crazytown

In Tampa, the Senate also-ran sees a lot to like in the Republicans' new platform.

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| Thu Aug. 30, 2012 8:51 AM PDT

Corn on "Hardball": The Neocons Come Out in Tampa
Thu Aug. 30, 2012 12:15 AM PDT
Paul Ryan

With Ryan Speech, Romney Campaign Goes Full Tea Party

The VP pick channeled Ayn Rand and declared ideological warfare—signaling that Romney won't pivot to the middle.

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| Wed Aug. 29, 2012 11:49 PM PDT
Condi Rice

Condi Rice to Rescue Romney on National Security?

On the eve of Rice's convention speech, critics blast the GOP ticket as neoconservative, incoherent, and anti-veteran.

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| Wed Aug. 29, 2012 3:04 PM PDT

Ann Romney and the Subversive Conservatism of ABC's 'Modern Family'

This is how culture wars are won.

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| Wed Aug. 29, 2012 1:48 PM PDT