Drama at both conventions in 1980. In 1980, there were two good examples of that – and I had the privilege of covering both the Republicans in Detroit and the once-again divided Democrats at New ...

High political drama is behind the Democrats when their convention opens Monday in Chicago, after President Joe Biden succumbed to mounting pressure from many in his own party and abandoned his ...

Presidential conventions can be memorable for floor fights and bloody battles on the streets outside, or for scenes that stand out as outlandish or awkward. Skip to content. All Sections.

The Democratic convention could feature more drama when it opens on Aug. 19, given the bitter debate over whether President Joe Biden should stay atop the party's ticket.

The Democratic convention could feature more drama when it opens on Aug. 19, given the bitter debate over whether President Joe Biden should stay atop the party’s ticket.

Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history Today, the more informal way conventions were staged has evaporated ...

5 books that capture the drama of political conventions. With Republicans and Democrats set to gather, readers can revisit some of the most consequential American conventions.

Monday night's TV schedule presented an interesting choice for NBC: Broadcast the first evening hours of the Democratic National Convention or a reality show featuring couples who battle for cash ...

Here's a look at a few soaring scenes, floor fights, street battles and other memorable convention moments that were uplifting, outlandish or just plain awkward.

The Democratic convention could feature more drama when it opens on Aug. 19, given the bitter debate over whether President Joe Biden should stay atop the party’s ticket.