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2016 Rnc

  1. politics 101
    Nick Jonas Offered $2 Million for RNC ConcertTell us more about this “private donor.”
  2. ratings
    The DNC Was a Ratings Hit; So Was Trump’s SpeechA word to the wise, though: Don’t use this to predict November’s election results.
  3. LeBron James Reportedly Stopped Justin Bieber From Performing at the RNCBieber’s manager, Scooter Braun, reportedly threatened to quit.
  4. last night on late night
    Full Frontal Asks RNC If Black Lives MatterAll lives matter?
  5. Searching for the Secret Boehner Warehouse Party The most coveted ticket in Cleveland.
  6. the ratings game
    Trump RNC Speech Ratings Not That ‘Big’Not much higher than what Mitt Romney drew. 
  7. 2016 rnc
    Here’s Eric Andre Trolling Alex Jones and the Entire Republican Convention“I want you to have sex with my wife.”
  8. 5 Things for Frightened Liberals to Tell Themselves About Trump’s RNC SpeechWe won’t know for several days whether Trump’s dystopian hate speech resonated with swing voters. Until then, here are some comforting things for liberals to tell themselves.
  9. the national circus
    The Only Defense America Has Against Donald Trump Is His OpponentHillary Clinton needs to vanquish him. But it’s going to be close.
  10. 2016 rnc
    Scenes From the RNC in Cleveland Day 4Cleveland’s finale.
  11. Trump Brought Little Chaos to Cleveland – Outside the Convention Hall, AnywayAuthorities were anticipating mass violence and unrest. They got the most peaceful convention in recent memory.
  12. last night on late night
    Seth Meyers Took a Closer Look at Trump’s SpeechAnd also made a great Ted Cruz joke.
  13. How ‘Bitch’ Became the Word of the Republican National ConventionThe hatred for Hillary Clinton veers toward the most crass of insults.
  14. merch
    Q&A With Two Women Buying ‘Hillary Sucks’ ShirtIt was allegedly for a friend.
  15. 2016 rnc
    Scenes From Cleveland on Day 3 of the RNCPlus, Ted Cruz.
  16. last night on late night
    Lewis Black Rants About Political Conventions“You don’t yell for politicians! That’s like a pep rally for a bowling team!”
  17. 2016 rnc
    Samantha Bee Takes a Bus Ride to Hell to Meet Pennsylvania VotersIn a very special RNC episode.
  18. Here’s What GOP Delegates Thought of Ted Cruz’s Snub Speech“The Bible says you know them by their fruits. Tonight, Ted Cruz has no fruits.”
  19. The Ugly Truth About the RNC: Donald Trump Is Not an OutlierBigotry underlies so many speeches and echoes in the chants and cries of an audience all too eager to embrace sexism, racism, and homophobia.
  20. 2016 rnc
    Protesters Burn an American Flag Outside the RNCDemonstrators also clashed with police.
  21. A Group of Protesters Burned a Flag Outside the Convention Center in ClevelandWatch the live video of the protest.
  22. Corporations Don’t Want to Go Near Trump’s RNCThin times for the Trump convention.
  23. 2016 rnc
    To Be Black and Sell Pro-Trump Merch in Cleveland An uncomfortable dilemma. 
  24. last night on late night
    Jimmy Fallon Breaks Out His Trump Impression to Skewer the Republican Convention“Did you see Melania? She stole the show. Literally.”
  25. last night on late night
    Watch Key Play a Trump Supporter on ColbertIt sucks to be the only one in the room, but Keegan-Michael Key doesn’t seem to mind.
  26. 2016 rnc
    Third Eye Blind Trolled the Hell Out of the RNC, Remain Semi-CharmingThis is one ledge Stephan Jenkins wants the GOP to jump off.
  27. last night on late night
    Laura Benanti’s Impersonation of Melania Is GoldSaturday Night Live better take note.
  28. it’s the economy
    What Trump Backers Really Want From the EconomyIt’s not about balanced budgets or limited government.
  29. friendship is magic
    RNC Official Defends Melania With My Little PonyWhat the hay?
  30. Trump’s RNC Didn’t Exactly Have Huge Ratings on Its First NightNowhere near the the boosts during the GOP primary debates. 
  31. worlds collide
    UnREAL, the RNC, and TV White PrivilegeFlipping between Giuliani screaming about police brutality and what happened on last night’s UnREAL was enough to make a person’s head explode.
  32. fight night
    Why Is UFC’s Dana White Speaking at the RNC?He says he’s apolitical but that he and Trump share a special bond.
  33. 2016 rnc
    A Messy First Day of RNC Is a Bad Sign for Donald TrumpOff to a terrible start. 
  34. 2016 rnc
    A Brief, Sad Interview With Rick SantorumCatching up with the failed GOP candidate at the RNC.
  35. last night on late night
    Here’s Colbert’s Full RNC Hunger Games Bit“White Elevators” to the left!
  36. last night on late night
    Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart Reunite on TLSAre we out of the woods yet?
  37. donnie loves chachi
    Watch the Promised Scott Baio RNC Speech “Is Donald Trump a messiah?”
  38. proceed to checkout
    Melania Trump Bought Her Own Dress for the RNCShe wore a $2,190 dress by Roksanda.
  39. Donald Trump Uses Queen Song, Controversy EnsuesThe band claims it never gave permission.
  40. Andrew Sullivan Liveblogs the RNC, Night 1Join us at 8 p.m. tonight for Sullivan’s return to blogging as he covers events at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
  41. 2016 rnc
    The Anti-Trump Rebellion at RNC Gets One Last Gasp, Then DiesThey were only fighting for symbolism at at the end.
  42. Seller of Sketchy Vitamins to Address RNCGrifters have been a part of the conservative movement since its inception. With Trump’s nomination, they’re finally getting their moment in the spotlight.
  43. 2016 rnc
    Live Video: Anti-Trump Protesters Take Over Downtown ClevelandMarching toward the RNC.
  44. great moments in rnc history
    Stephen Colbert Prank Crashes the RNC Stage Stephen Colbert cranked the RNC Ridiculous-o-Meter to an 11.
  45. Reports: #NeverTrump Coup Attempt Already OverDispatches from the GOP Rules Committee suggest the #NeverTrump faction doesn’t have the numbers to force a floor vote on unbinding all delegates.
  46. conventions
    Colbert Convention Guests Include Warren, WeinerPlus Jeff Daniels, Allison Janney, Keegan-Michael Key, and John Oliver.
  47. election 2016
    Melissa Harris-Perry Will Return to TV for BET NewsShe’ll cover the national conventions this month.