TAMPA, Fla. -- Despite lamentations and wailing worthy of the Old Testament from the estimated 15,000 journalists covering the Republican convention, the fate of civilization does not depend on the weather … More » The bounce myth: Why conventions really matter (it's not the polls)

BOSTON—Mitt Romney is spending Monday morning doing speech prep at an elementary school near his vacation home in Wolfeboro, N.H., but he's already giving hints about what he will say Thursday night when … More » Romney admits Democratic attacks are hurting him with voters: ‘I don’t think everybody likes me’

T.S. Eliot (or, at least, his J. Alfred Prufrock) “measured out my life with coffee spoons.” For me, the seasons of a working life have been measured in political conventions. More » GOP convention: Quayle and Buchanan ensured 1988 was the last of its kind

Mitt Romney heads into his nominating convention with a solid shot at the presidency but substantial challenges en route – including broad perceptions among a downturn-battered public that, if elected, … More » Solid chances, serious challenges greet Romney at his convention

Political Punch The Republican National Convention starts this week and one of the big topics we will hear about, likely in a mocking sense, is the stimulus. And whatever you think you know about the stimulus, … More » What did $800 billion REALLY buy the country?

Besides fighting for the top job in America, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have been in a bit of an app-off this election season. Romney has released two apps: an Instagram-esque photo app that embellishes … More » Four apps to help navigate the RNC: A review

ANALYSIS TAMPA, Fla. — Meet mainstream Mitt. If voters are not intimately acquainted with him by the end of the week, they may not get a chance to meet him again. Mitt Romney’s challenge at the Republican … More » Meet mainstream Mitt

TAMPA--Mitt Romney's presidential campaign gave Texas Rep. Ron Paul a chance to speak at the Republican National Convention, but he declined due to the conditions of the offer, the New York Times reports: … More » Ron Paul on Romney: ‘I don’t fully endorse him for president’