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Republican National Convention 2008

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Republicans try for four more years

CBS News and CNET News are teaming up to give you in-depth coverage of the Republican convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, September 1 to 4. (We teamed up for the Democrats' event the previous week.) We'll have special CBS on-air coverage with Katie Couric nightly from 10 to 11 p.m. EDT, followed by a Web-only show with a political roundtable. We also tell you where the candidates stand on tech topics in our 2008 Technology Voters' Guide. Check back here for updates from CNET News staffers Declan McCullagh, Stephanie Condon, and Kara Tsuboi.

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Ex-eBay, HP CEOs laud McCain's economic plan

Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman and HP Chairman Carly Fiorina talk up the Republican presidential candidate, saying he's much better on the economy than his Democratic rival.
(Posted in Politics and Law by Declan McCullagh)
• Technology lobbyists gather at Republican convention
Sep 4, 2008

Citizen journalists converge on party conventions

Audiences have more ways than ever to access audio and video coverage of the political campaigns--whether politicians like it or not.
(Posted in Politics and Law by Stephanie Condon)
Sep 3, 2008

Republicans register delegates on the cloud

Republican National Convention organizers turn to cloud computing and other technologies to communicate with delegates more effectively.
(Posted in Politics and Law by Stephanie Condon)
September 3, 2008 10:26 a.m. PDT

Republicans wire Xcel Center for political convention

The GOP turned to Qwest to completely rewire the Xcel Center for its national convention this week.
(Posted in Politics and Law by Stephanie Condon)
September 2, 2008 7:00 a.m. PDT

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What's McCain doing in front of my junior high?

Speculation has it that it was a goof-up that had the Republican nominee standing in front of Walter Reed Middle School during his acceptance speech. In any case, the image brings back memories for CNET News' Ina Fried. Read more

Posted by Ina Fried September 5, 2008 11:45 AM PDT

Google and 'Vanity Fair' party with the GOP

Google and Vanity Fair hosted one of the most talked-about parties at the Republican convention. Read more

Posted by Stephanie Condon September 5, 2008 9:17 AM PDT

Video: Republican convention, day 4 recap

John McCain offers his vision of what the country can expect if he and running mate Sarah Palin are sworn into office in January. Read more

Posted by Jonathan Skillings September 5, 2008 8:16 AM PDT

What you can--and can't--find about Palin on the Internet

John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as a running mate has inspired a wealth of creativity on the Internet. Read more

Posted by Stephanie Condon September 4, 2008 10:20 PM PDT

McCain talks up oil drilling, green energy

Republican presidential candidate says we need to drill new wells now, while supporting innovative transportation technologies and "the use of wind, tide, solar and natural gas." Read more

Posted by Declan McCullagh September 4, 2008 9:11 PM PDT

Audio slideshow: At Republican convention, celebration amid protests

Inside the Xcel Energy Center, Republican convention delegates cheered Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Outside the security gates, peace (and other) activists gathered. Read more

Posted by Declan McCullagh September 4, 2008 3:19 PM PDT

Football player pitches video game to GOP

Former NFL player Cris Carter showed up at the Republican convention to promote a video game that teaches fiscal responsibility. Read more

Posted by Stephanie Condon September 4, 2008 12:35 PM PDT

Police, advocates monitor Web sex ads during political conventions

Law enforcement agencies and nonprofits turn to Craigslist and other classified ad sites during political conventions to hunt prostitution or human sex trafficking. Read more

Posted by Stephanie Condon September 4, 2008 12:00 PM PDT

Republican VP candidate pushes oil over clean tech

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin bolsters McCain camp's support for more domestic oil and natural gas drilling, sharpening differences with Obama's energy policies. Read more

Posted by Martin LaMonica September 4, 2008 8:17 AM PDT

Video: Republican convention, day 3 recap

The Wednesday night spotlight was on Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who holds the No. 2 spot on the party's presidential ticket. Read more

Posted by Jonathan Skillings September 4, 2008 6:52 AM PDT

Technology lobbyists gather at Republican convention

Representatives of the technology industry in town for the Republican convention could be found Wednesday at Chambers, a self-described luxury art hotel. Read more

Posted by Stephanie Condon September 4, 2008 1:05 AM PDT

Ex-eBay, HP chiefs laud McCain's economic plan

Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman and HP Chairman Carly Fiorina talk up the Republican presidential candidate, saying he's much better on the economy than his Democratic rival. Read more

Posted by Declan McCullagh September 4, 2008 12:31 AM PDT

Republicans register delegates on the cloud

Republican National Convention organizers turn to cloud computing and other technologies to communicate with delegates more effectively. Read more

Posted by Stephanie Condon September 3, 2008 10:26 AM PDT

Video: Republican convention, day 2 recap

Fred Thompson tells the life story of presumptive nominee John McCain, who also gets a good word from former Democrat Joe Lieberman. Read more

Posted by Jonathan Skillings September 3, 2008 8:50 AM PDT

Ron Paul pledges to continue Internet-organized 'Revolution'

Texas congressman, no longer running for president, draws thousands to a pro-individual rights, pro-peace rally organized at same time as Republican National Convention. Read more

Posted by Declan McCullagh September 3, 2008 8:20 AM PDT

Citizen journalists converge on party conventions

Audiences have more ways than ever to access audio and video coverage of the political campaigns--whether politicians like it or not. Read more

Posted by Stephanie Condon September 2, 2008 7:15 PM PDT

Republicans wire Xcel Center for political convention

The GOP turned to Qwest to completely rewire the Xcel Center for its national convention this week. Read more

Posted by Stephanie Condon September 2, 2008 7:00 AM PDT

Republicans, Obama ask supporters to text hurricane relief

Both the Republican National Convention and the Obama campaign on Monday reached out to their supporters online to solicit donations for hurricane relief. Read more

Posted by Stephanie Condon September 1, 2008 9:18 PM PDT

Sarah Palin Wikipedia edits--fast and furious

There's nothing like the vice presidential nomination of a relatively unknown (and female) governor to push the Wikipedia edit machine into high gear. Read more

Posted by Natalie Weinstein August 30, 2008 8:13 PM PDT

Few tech tracks for McCain's VP pick

It's not surprising that Gov. Sarah Palin is a little-known quantity when it comes to tech policy and renewable energy, given Alaska's absence of a big tech industry. Read more

Posted by Stefanie Olsen August 29, 2008 5:09 PM PDT