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Convention Tweet-O-Meter 2012
Compare the Twitter-world reactions of notable speakers from this year's national political conventions in this interactive graphic.
Storify: Democrats and Republicans Crash Rival Conventions
Last week, Gov. Martin O'Malley and other Democrats crashed the GOP convention in Tampa to counter Republican arguments. This week, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and other area Republicans crashed the Democratic fest in Charlotte.
Black Vote Softens in Wake of Obama Stance on Same-sex Marriage, Unemployment
Obama's support for same-sex marriage and high unemployment are tempering African-American voters' enthusiasm
Maryland Delegation Makes Goals Clear
After arriving in Charlotte prior to the Democratic National Convention, it was time for the Maryland delegation to celebrate. But state Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis let her group know there was work to be done in the upcoming week.
Maryland Delegates Use Social Media to Connect with Voters Back Home
Maryland delegates to the Republican National Convention in Tampa stayed connected with folks back home through social media; Facebook and Twitter played a bigger role than ever in documenting the convention.
Spotlight Stealers: Top Maryland Democrats Crash Republican Fest
Maryland Republican delegates say they're sick of Democrats stealing their spotlight, after the second high profile Maryland Democrat made a surprise appearance at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
RADIO ROW: The side of the RNC you may not have seen
You have seen the stage at the Republican National Convention all week, but there is an area inside the Tampa Convention Center called radio row, where big name politicians and personalities will come to help get their message out.
Romney Accepts Nomination in Speech Appealing to Disillusioned Voters
Mitt Romney accepted the Republican nomination for president Thursday night in a speech that scolded President Barack Obama for delivering "disappointment and division" instead of "hope and change."
Slideshow: Maryland’s Week at the GOP Convention
After an exhausting week, Maryland delegates leave Tampa fired up.
Interactive Map | Obama V. Romney: Who Raised More in Your Neighborhood?
The answer is probably Obama. Unless you live in Potomac.
