Five Things That Shouldn’t Be Mentioned in a Political Campaign

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Campaigns for political office are often painful to watch. Here are five ways to make them better.

Clinton’s Speech: What He Wrote vs What He Said

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Ever wondered how much of those speeches given at conventions and other official events are scripted, and how much are off-the-cuff?

Open Thread: Celebs and Politics – Motivation or Distraction?

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Clint Eastwood is now notorious for speaking to a chair at the RNC. Scarlett Johansson delivered a less-than-rousing speech at the DNC. Are celebrities enriching the electoral process for you, or detracting from the important political voices?

Open Thread: Thoughts on the First Night of the DNC?

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What are your thoughts about the DNC so far? Best speeches? What really moved you – or upset you?