2016 Republican National Convention

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.

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.

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.

Thank You, Cleveland
Executive producer Karen Shiffman reflects on a week on the RNC's Radio Row in Cleveland.

What Does 'Making America Great Again' Mean To RNC Delegates?
Donald Trump ended his speech at the RNC last night with the phrase, which has become the central one of his campaign.
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Donald Trump Officially Accepts GOP Presidential Nomination
NPR’s Sarah McCammon talks with host Robin Young about Trump's speech and about what to expect from next week's Democratic National Convention.

How Donald Trump's Opposition To Political Correctness Works For Him
Trump's rise to the GOP nomination has come in spite of — or perhaps because of — his tendency to speak his mind.

As The Republican National Convention Closes, Highlights From A Turbulent Week
The convention aimed at unifying the Republican Party, but there remained some signs of division.

RNC Dominates On Cable News And Late Night, But Was It Good TV?
Just a few months ago, Donald Trump’s campaign was touting the convention as a massive television spectacle.

Trump's Credo: The Only Thing Is Fear Itself
As the nominee’s speech made clear, the Republicans have become a party of terror, not of ideas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Week In The News: Trump’s RNC, Foiled Coup In Turkey, Baton Rouge Shooting
Coup in Turkey. Police down in Baton Rouge. Our big wrap on the Republican National Convention. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.

Watch: Republican National Convention Day 4
Watch the action on the floor of Republican National Convention live.

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...

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.

10 Takeaways Going Into The Final Night Of The GOP Convention
John Sivolella, a political scientist and Massachusetts delegate, is on the ground in Cleveland.

After Cruz Controversy, GOP Readies For Convention's Last Day
The theme of the final day of the convention is "Make America One Again."