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Five Takeaways From The Last Night Of The Democratic Convention

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Five Takeaways From The Last Night Of The Democratic Convention

September 7, 2012 • Obama accepted his nomination highlighting a more somber version of the hope and change he promised in 2008.

Five Takeaways From Wednesday At The Democratic Convention

Former President Bill Clinton hugs President Obama onstage after Clinton's rousing speech during the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Five Takeaways From Wednesday At The Democratic Convention

September 6, 2012 • A classic Bill Clinton speech, a defense of Obamacare from women and a platform distraction were highlights from the DNC in Charlotte.

Five Takeaways From Tuesday At The Democratic Convention

First lady Michelle Obama waves after addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption

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Five Takeaways From Tuesday At The Democratic Convention

September 5, 2012 • Takeaways from the convention: "Mom in chief" takes a stand; Ted Kennedy video depicts Mitt Romney as a flip-flopper; defending President Obama's record.

Five Takeaways From Thursday At The Republican Convention

Mitt and Ann Romney (center) are surrounded by family members and balloons at the end of the 2012 Republican National Convention on Thursday in Tampa. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Five Takeaways From Thursday At The Republican Convention

August 31, 2012 • It was Mitt Romney's big night. He got to tell the nation about what he wants to do. But the evening was also about President Obama. And, rather oddly, about Clint Eastwood.

Five Takeaways From Wednesday At The Republican Convention

Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan and his wife, Janna (at right), along with two of their children and his mother, Betty, on stage Wednesday in Tampa. Brendan Smialowski /AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Five Takeaways From Wednesday At The Republican Convention

August 29, 2012 • Republicans united behind their nominees tonight, as they emphasized why they think former Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul Ryan are the best leaders for the nation. But there was much more to absorb from the evening at the GOP convention.

Five Takeaways From Tuesday At The Republican Convention

Delegates showed their love for Ann Romney at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. Mladen Antonov /AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Five Takeaways From Tuesday At The Republican Convention

August 29, 2012 • Republicans set the tone for their convention with lots of talk about why their ideas are better for the nation than those of President Obama and the Democrats. But they also showed a lot of love for some stars, including Ann Romney and several governors.