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Tim Kaine: Vice President of Dad-merica
Veep-pick Tim Kaine spoke last night at the Democratic National Convention. He told his life story, took down Donald Trump, and glowingly endorsed Hillary. But as he was delivering his very serious speech, the internet began to realize something… Tim Kaine is a dad. Well, yes, he is actually a …
DNC Wrap-Up: Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means tonight is the second-to-last night of the Democratic National Convention. We’re still waiting on some major speakers to hit the stage, and some of them — including President Obama — will address the crowd this evening. Here’s everything you need to know for tonight. WEDNESDAY IN NEWS: …
Politicians Eating Philly Cheesesteaks, Ranked
Ah, the Philly cheesesteak. Thinly sliced meat slapped onto a bread roll, slathered in Cheez Whiz, and heated to a melty deliciousness. Whether you love them or hate them, they’re everywhere in Philly. No matter if you’re a prominent politician or a tired out Bernie protester, cheesesteaks are here to …
Michelle Obama for President
Last night at the Democratic National Convention, boos and heckles filled the arena. Disgruntled Bernie supporters shouted over Al Franken, Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, and even Sanders himself. The jeering made it difficult to listen to what anyone had to say, and also made the arena a negative, stifling place. …
DNC Wrap-Up: Monday
America only got a three day break from politics. We’re all a little tired and a little dazed from the Republican National Convention, but luckily for us, there’s MORE. The Democratic National Convention kicked off today in Philadelphia, and it is already proving to be a drama and protest-filled event. …
The Tunes of the DNC
Dems certainly know how to party. The convention this week in Philly is kicking off, and tons of celebrities and musical artists are swarming to Philly to perform, protest, or speak out. If you’re in Philly and want to enjoy some tunes, here’s a list of some of the best concerts …
RNC Wrap-Up: Thursday
The Republican National Convention is wrapping up this evening, and after a week of My Little Pony, Lucifer, and uncomfortable embraces, we think we actually might miss it. Just a little bit, though. Let’s not get crazy. THURSDAY IN NEWS: The theme for today is “Make America One Again,” featuring …
RNC Wrap-Up: Wednesday
It’s day three of the Republican National Convention, which means there’s only one day left. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? YOU decide. Here’s what you missed since our last recap. TUESDAY IN NEWS: Today’s theme is “Make America First Again.” Speakers include Eric Trump, Newt Gingrich, …
The Politicians Who Won’t Attend the RNC or DNC
There’s a lot of buzz about who isn’t at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week. There are a few former candidates we’re really missing out here, too: 1. Wacka Flocka Flame The rapper announced his presidential candidacy on 4/20/2015. Nice, dude. His overarching platform point, shockingly, was to legalize …
RNC Wrap-Up: Tuesday
We’re onto day two of the Republican National Convention, and today was expectedly wild. Here’s our recap. If you missed yesterday’s recap, click here. TUESDAY IN NEWS: Today’s theme is “Make America Work Again,” and the convention is featuring speakers including Donald Trump’s children, Governor Chris Christie, and House Speaker Paul …
Reporter Tweets: RNC Edition
We love political reporters. They’re smart, crazy fast, and know more about each candidate than the candidates themselves. They’re also pretty jaded after listening to almost every speech in the 2016 race, covering every press release, and investigating every scandal. Now that the Republican National Convention is upon us, their …
RNC Wrap-Up: Monday
Today was the first day of the Republican National Convention. In case you weren’t there, or in case you were there and can’t process the events around you, we’ve got your back. Every day, we’ll share our favorite news stories, gaffes, and tweets from the convention. We call it The …
Why Can’t I Bring My Grappling Hook to the RNC?
If you’re in Cleveland and getting ready to head over to the Quicken Loans Arena, you might want to double check your bag. The city released a very long, very detailed list of what you can bring into the convention and what you can’t, and we’ve got to say, it’s …
Support Women in Politics With Bourbon
In Cleveland? Want more women represented in the Republican party? Into bourbon? If you said yes to any of these questions, we’ve got just the event for you. The RightNOW Women PAC, an organization that works to support Republican women running for federal office, is hosting a party they’re calling …
This Summer Heat Calls for a Gin Rickey
With the temperature index soaring into the triple digits today, we recommend hitting up happy hour and cooling down with a D.C. classic. The Gin Rickey, which is sometimes called a “refrigerator in a glass,” is a delightful mix of lime juice, gin, and soda water. Its origins trace back to …