2016 Republican National Convention

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on the nights they accepted their respective party's presidential nomination. (AP)

A Whirlwind 2 Weeks In Politics: Recapping Our Coverage Of The National Conventions

If you feel like these last two weeks flew by and are worried you missed out on stories from the conventions, here's a guide to the best of our coverage.

Local Coverage

Jul 29, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the final night of the Republican National Convention. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Commentary: Trump Must Be Trump

Donald Trump’s extremely long convention speech was persuasive. It persuaded his supporters that he would not “pivot” to a new general election persona, writes Todd Domke.

Local Coverage

Jul 22, 2016

Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is surrounded by reporters on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Sunday. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Commentary: Corey Lewandowski Was Right. Paul Manafort Has To Go.

Even before the Republican National Convention had opened earlier this week in Cleveland, Paul Manafort was setting the event up for failure, writes Dan Payne.

Local Coverage

Jul 22, 2016

A Ted Cruz supporter holds a sign during his speech. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

What Was Accomplished, And What Wasn't, At The RNC This Week

It was an unusual convention, at least compared to those of recent decades, with some clear party discord throughout the week.

Local Coverage

07:31Jul 22, 2016

The balloons fall after Trump's speech accepting the GOP nomination for president. (John Locher/AP)

Where The GOP Stands After The Convention

National Committeeman Ron Kaufman, a delegate from Massachusetts and a true veteran of GOP politics, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss.

Local Coverage

04:56Jul 22, 2016

Teddy "Tear" Watson of Cleveland says he plays the keyboard along Euclid Avenue nearly everyday. He says he's thankful the week has been peaceful. (Shannon Dooling/WBUR)

The Sights And Sounds Of Cleveland Outside The Convention Hall

You've heard from Republican convention delegates, analysts and politicians gathered in Cleveland, but there's been a different scene outside the hall.

Local Coverage

04:13Jul 22, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump walks with vice presidential candidate Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana as confetti and balloons fall during celebrations after Trump's acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention. (Matt Rourke/AP)

As Republican National Convention Ends, Some Note A Lack Of Policy Discussion

In Donald Trump's speech Thursday night accepting the GOP nomination, he promised to make America safe again, but didn't really explain how to get there.

Local Coverage

05:05Jul 22, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up during a walk through in preparation for his speech at the Republican National Convention. (Evan Vucci/AP)

Watch: Republican National Convention Day 4

Watch the action on the floor of Republican National Convention live.

Local Coverage

Jul 21, 2016

College Students Attending RNC Share Their Thoughts About The Convention And Donald Trump

For most of these students, it's their first time getting to vote in a presidential election. We asked them to share the most striking observations about the convention and Donald...

Local Coverage

04:51Jul 21, 2016

Attendees shout as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz delivers his speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday. He was booed once it became clear that he wasn't not going to endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Make The GOP One Again? Mass. Delegates Divided Ahead Of Trump's Big Night

On what's supposed to be Donald Trump's big night, members of the Massachusetts delegation remain divided over their hopes for the party -- and their affection for its presidential nominee.

Local Coverage

03:23Jul 21, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump with his VP pick Indiana Gov. Mike Pence during the third day at the RNC. (Mary Altaffer/AP)

Writer Mark Singer Says Trump Campaign Is All About 'Ego Gratification'

In his new book, Singer recalls his observations since he first wrote a profile of the businessman for The New Yorker in the 1990s.

Local Coverage

05:17Jul 21, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves to the crowd at the Republican National Convention Monday night in Cleveland. (John Locher/AP)

Trump's War On 'Political Correctness' Is At The Center Of His Appeal

For Donald Trump supporters, his unfiltered, blunt style is a political asset.

Local Coverage

05:57Jul 21, 2016

Vice presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence, center, and his wife Karen, stand on stage before the third day of the GOP convention. (John Locher?AP)

Watch: Republican National Convention Day 3

Watch the full second day of the Republican National Convention.

Local Coverage

Jul 20, 2016

Parson hicks, right, stands among the Massachusetts delegates after reading the state's roll call vote Tuesday at the Republican national Convention. (Zeninjor Enwemeka/WBUR)

Why This Black Feminist Republican From Boston Supports Donald Trump

Tuesday night, Parson Hicks got the honor of announcing how Massachusetts' delegates voted in the state-by-state roll call that officially made Donald Trump the party's nominee.

Local Coverage

06:12Jul 20, 2016

Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown shakes hands with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in February. (Matt Rourke/AP)

As Trump Becomes Official Nominee, The Traditional 'Yankee Republican' May Be Changing

As Massachusetts' Republican governor sits out the party's national convention, some say there is a way to get behind both.

Local Coverage

05:08Jul 20, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland Monday night. (Evan Vucci/AP)

Commentary: The 'Trump Convention' Is Tarnishing The Trump Brand

Todd Domke reviews how the convention is undermining Donald Trump's political brand.

Local Coverage

Jul 19, 2016

Worcester Delegate On Why He's Supporting Donald Trump

One of the RNC's themes -- "Make American Safe Again" -- strikes a chord with delegate Bill McCarthy. He's worried about immigration and its effects on national security.

Local Coverage

05:04Jul 19, 2016

Watch: Republican National Convention Day 2

Watch the full second day of the Republican National Convention.

Local Coverage

Jul 19, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland Monday night to introduce his wife, Melania. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Mass. Delegation Is 'Very Strong' For Donald Trump, But Not All Are On Board

Since Trump won the primary in Massachusetts, the delegation will cast most of its votes for him Tuesday night. But that doesn't mean they're all happy about it.

Local Coverage

03:24Jul 19, 2016

A view of the 1912 Republican National Convention at the Chicago Coliseum. (AP)

Doris Kearns Goodwin On How The RNC Compares To The Dramatic 1912 One

In 1912, President William Howard Taft was challenged by populist Teddy Roosevelt, who primaries showed had popular support.

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06:04Jul 19, 2016

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A Whirlwind 2 Weeks In Politics: Recapping Our Coverage Of The National Conventions

Commentary: Trump Must Be Trump

Commentary: Corey Lewandowski Was Right. Paul Manafort Has To Go.

What Was Accomplished, And What Wasn't, At The RNC This Week

Where The GOP Stands After The Convention

The Sights And Sounds Of Cleveland Outside The Convention Hall

As Republican National Convention Ends, Some Note A Lack Of Policy Discussion

Watch: Republican National Convention Day 4

College Students Attending RNC Share Their Thoughts About The Convention And Donald Trump

Make The GOP One Again? Mass. Delegates Divided Ahead Of Trump's Big Night

Writer Mark Singer Says Trump Campaign Is All About 'Ego Gratification'

Trump's War On 'Political Correctness' Is At The Center Of His Appeal

Watch: Republican National Convention Day 3

Why This Black Feminist Republican From Boston Supports Donald Trump

As Trump Becomes Official Nominee, The Traditional 'Yankee Republican' May Be Changing

Commentary: The 'Trump Convention' Is Tarnishing The Trump Brand

Worcester Delegate On Why He's Supporting Donald Trump

Watch: Republican National Convention Day 2

Mass. Delegation Is 'Very Strong' For Donald Trump, But Not All Are On Board

Doris Kearns Goodwin On How The RNC Compares To The Dramatic 1912 One