GOP Convention Diary, Day 1: D.C. Delegates Could Have Forced Roll Call Vote on Motion

August 15, 2016

On the ground coverage from our RNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Cleveland.

Giving It the Old Electoral College Try

August 12, 2016

Both conventions are history. Now the real presidential campaign begins. As you know, the magic number — the number of electoral college votes needed to win the presidency — is […]

All About Politics: Trump, Swing States, a Democratic Senate in 2017

August 11, 2016

Reliably GOP states could be in play and watch where the candidates go. As for D.C., a comment by Michael Barone and a sentencing to come for Jeff Thompson.

Giving It the Old Electoral College Try

August 10, 2016

Both conventions are history. Now the real presidential campaign begins.

As you know, the magic number — the number of electoral …

Mark Plotkin’s Convention Diary 2016: Delicious Leftovers

August 8, 2016

Here is a buffet of delicious leftovers from columnist Mark Plotkin’s four days in Cleveland and four days in Philadelphia.

Democratic Convention Diary (Day 1): Philly Welcome, D.C. Expectations


On-the-ground coverage from our DNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Philadelphia — about the Democratic Party’s quest for unity and position of the D.C. delegation.

Mark Plotkin’s Convention Diary 2016: Delicious Leftovers

August 4, 2016

Here is a buffet of delicious leftovers from columnist Mark Plotkin’s four days in Cleveland and four days in Philadelphia.

Democratic Convention Diary (Day 4): Last Night’s Heavyweights, Hillary Tonight

August 1, 2016

On-the-ground coverage from our DNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Philadelphia — on last night’s speakers and the D.C. delegation.

Mark Plotkin’s Convention Diary 2016

July 31, 2016

Below are columnist Mark Plotkin’s online diary entries — from July 18 to July 29 — for the Republican and the …

Democratic Convention Diary (Day 2): First Lady Wins Last Night; Bill Clinton Tonight


On-the-ground coverage from our DNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Philadelphia — about the Democratic Party’s major speakers, the D.C. delegation and Bill Clinton.