Democratic Convention Diary (Day 3): Roll Call; Bill Clinton’s Night
• July 31, 2016

On-the-ground coverage from our DNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Philadelphia — on last night’s poignant speakers, Bill Clinton, Tom Harkin, Bernie Sanders’s brother.

Democratic Convention Diary (Final): Clinton Speech Was Superb; Dems’ Mood Upbeat, Sunny
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On-the-ground coverage from our DNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Philadelphia: Hillary Clinton’s night and her more personal side — and the speech by the father of a fallen soldier to Donald Trump.

Democratic Convention Diary (Day 2): First Lady Wins Last Night; Bill Clinton Tonight
• July 26, 2016

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.

GOP Convention Diary, Day 3: Cruz Control — Then, Trump Tonight
• July 25, 2016

On-the-ground coverage from our RNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Cleveland — with comments from D.C. delegates and Omarosa.

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

GOP Convention Diary, Day 4 and the Final Entry: Law and Order Trump Is the New Nixon
• July 22, 2016

On-the-ground coverage from our RNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Cleveland — about the G.O.P.’s night to remember and Trump’s “Trust me. Don’t ask me how” speech.

GOP Convention Diary, Day 2: D.C. Delegation Totally Dissed
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On the ground coverage from our RNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Cleveland — with comments from Muriel Bowser, Bob Ehrlich and D.C. delegates.

GOP Convention Diary, Day 4 and the Final Entry: Law and Order Trump Is the New Nixon
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On-the-ground coverage from our RNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Cleveland — about the G.O.P.’s night to remember and Trump’s “Trust me. Don’t ask me how” speech.

Cooper, Percy and Case: When the Party Was Grand
• July 21, 2016

The Republican National Convention begins in Cleveland July 18, just a few days from now. Rather than talk about presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump, I want to use this space […]

GOP Convention Diary, Day 3: Cruz Control — Then, Trump Tonight
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On-the-ground coverage from our RNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Cleveland — with comments from D.C. delegates and Omarosa.