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Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 09/07/2012

Making the stars align: Impact Arts + Film throws parties to bridge the D.C.-L.A. divide
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The Beltway non-profit made a big splash at the convention. Its goal is promoting indie filmmakers — but it’s known for throwing some of the slicker Washington-Hollywood parties.

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Posted at 07:40 PM ET, 09/06/2012

Rahm Emanuel rocks the late-night VIPs
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Bidens, Branford Marsalis and Jessica Alba

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Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 09/06/2012

Quoted: John Kerry on the Charlotte convention experience
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Sometimes, you kinda miss those motorcades.

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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 09/06/2012

Edwards staffer Bridget Siegel brings her campaign-sex novel to Charlotte convention
By The Reliable Source
Funny, Edwards didn’t make it to town.

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Posted at 06:34 PM ET, 09/05/2012

Celebrities don’t shine as bright at DNC convention
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A-listers in short supply in Charlotte

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Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 09/05/2012

Fox News offers free shuttles, gets few takers from Democratic conventioneers
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Rain soaked and on foot, thank you very much

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Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 09/05/2012

Malia and Sasha Obama: School first, then a cameo at the DNC convention
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The first daughters are expected to make only a brief appearance at the convention.

By The Reliable Source  |  03:23 PM ET, 09/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:22 PM ET, 09/04/2012

Julian Castro’s twin brother Joaquin: Rising stars have Democrats seeing double
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The San Antonio mayor had the plum keynote speaking gig, but it’s his identical twin brother, Joaquin, who may be headed for Congress this year.

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Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 09/04/2012

Sebastian Bach challenges Paul Ryan’s playlist at ‘smoke-filled’ Distilled Spirits party
By The Reliable Source
Cigar enthusiasts hear hair-metal veteran scold the GOP ticket’s iPod master.

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Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 09/04/2012

Kal Penn takes a call from President Obama (video)
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A new campaign video for President Obama, in “Harold & Kumar” style.

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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 09/04/2012

Jeff Bridges’s rain dance (with brother Beau) in Charlotte
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The brothers give a soggy convention concert performance.

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Posted at 04:01 PM ET, 09/03/2012

The party scene in Charlotte: All about making it into the next party
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The Democratic Governors Association kickoff party on Sunday was an unofficial base for plotting a party strategy for the week.

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Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 08/31/2012

Yes, of course Michaele Salahi came to the convention with Neal Schon and Journey
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It’s a strictly non-partisan gig for the classic-rock guitarist and the former White House crasher.

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Posted at 11:08 PM ET, 08/30/2012

Clint Eastwood goes unscripted with punchy speech at Republican convention (video)
By Amy Argetsinger
RELIABLE SOURCE | The Hollywood legend addressed an empty chair as if it were President Obama and occasionally veered from GOP message.

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Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 08/30/2012

John McCain’s quiet birthday on the sidelines in Tampa
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The 2008 nominee celebrated his 76th birthday with an early speech at the convention and a drop-by at a party headined by his daugher, Meghan. Has Romney asked him for advice? “Oh, as a courtesy.”

By The Reliable Source  |  04:14 PM ET, 08/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 08/30/2012

Read this, Tampa edition: RNC ‘72 page recalls close encounter with senator; partying with the mega-donors
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It was a different era: Our colleague Ann Gerhart remembers a friendly pat on the butt from Strom Thurmond at Nixon’s re-election convention. Also, partying with the mega-donors and watching TV with the idealogues.

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Posted at 12:21 AM ET, 08/30/2012

Who’s the fourth kid with the Paul Ryan family? Chloe Romney (video)
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That was Mitt’s granddaughter scooting out of the frame when the cameras cut to the Ryan family during his speech Wednesday night.

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Posted at 07:18 PM ET, 08/29/2012

GOP women in red on convention stage: Was there a memo going around? (photos)
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It wasn’t just Ann Romney in Nancy Reagan red. Was this look coordinated?

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Posted at 05:48 PM ET, 08/29/2012

Quoted: Josh Romney on continuing the Romney dynasty
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Not his torch to carry, it seems.

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Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 08/29/2012

GOProud puts economics before gay marriage at ‘Homocon’ dance party in Tampa
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Meet the gay tea-party activists

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Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 08/29/2012

Janna Ryan makes debut with Ann Romney at warm, fuzzy Republican women's breakfast
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Janna Ryan speaks out for the first time.

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Posted at 02:46 PM ET, 08/28/2012

Republicans make up for lost time at convention parties: Long lines for Rubio bash, hungry predators at booze-industry fete
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Sorry, but if you're not a very VIP, you probably can’t get in.

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Posted at 08:22 PM ET, 08/27/2012

Tampa musical acts: Some Republican stalwarts, but others cross party lines
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BeBe Winans, a Democrat, joins Republicans like Kid Rock and Trace Adkins at the GOP convention.

By The Reliable Source  |  08:22 PM ET, 08/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 08/27/2012

Jon Voight in Tampa: Hollywood’s new senior Republican
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The Oscar winner makes the scene in support of Romney at the Republican convention.

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