Below are columnist Mark Plotkin’s online diary entries — from July 18 to July 29 — for the Republican and the Democratic National Conventions. Click on the headline to read each entry.
Democratic National Convention, Philadelphia, July 25 to 28
Democratic Convention Diary (Final): Clinton Speech Was Superb; Dems’ Mood Upbeat, Sunny
Democratic Convention Diary (Day 4): Last Night’s Heavyweights, Hillary Tonight
Democratic Convention Diary (Day 3): Roll Call; Bill Clinton’s Night
Democratic Convention Diary (Day 2): First Lady Wins Last Night; Bill Tonight
Democratic Convention Diary (Day 1): Philly Welcome, D.C. Expectations
Republican National Convention, Philadelphia, July 18 to 22
GOP Convention Diary (Final): Law and Order Trump Is the New Nixon
GOP Convention Diary (Day 4): Cruz Control — Then, Trump Tonight
GOP Convention Diary (Day 3): D.C. Delegation Totally Dissed
GOP Convention Diary (Day 2): D.C. Delegates Could Have Forced Roll Call Vote on Motion