Do Party Platforms Still Matter?
Despite their waning influence over the years, the process leading up to the 2016 national conventions has underscored intra-party conflicts.
Conventions 2016
The Atlantic's coverage of the Republican and Democratic nominations for the U.S. presidential election
John Kasich’s Forlorn Hope
His home state is hosting the GOP convention. So why hasn’t the Ohio governor endorsed Donald Trump?
This Is What a Contested Convention Could Look Like
Mitt Romney’s chief campaign strategist imagines an event that’s even crazier than the GOP’s get-together in Cleveland—but not by much.
What Actually Happens at the U.S. Presidential Conventions?
The gatherings of Democrats and Republicans are more than just funny hats and canned speeches.
How to Force Donald Trump to Release His Tax Returns
What if a convention rule change allowed delegates to reject any candidate on the first ballot who hasn’t made them public?
The Black Lives Matter Movement’s Political Moment
The party conventions provide an opportunity for protesters to reassert themselves on a national stage.