Delegates use frequent flier miles, bunk together to pay for convention

Maryland delegates to the Democratic National Convention scrounged frequent flier miles, scoured savings accounts and secured roommates to offset the $1,500-plus cost per person to go to the convention in Los Angeles this week

Delegates Adopt Party Platform

PHILADELPHIA – Maryland delegates helped reinforce the Republican Party’s desire for unity, approving a conservative platform during Monday’s opening session of the Republican National Convention, even though some delegates said they don’t support every single plank