The authordiscusses the history and purpose of political conventions.

If Gore can manage the convention as Bush did, keeping tight (if boring) control over the message, giving a speech that shows him as presidential and dominates all others (including that of Clinton), he will emerge with momentum and the advantages restored of a remarkable economy and strong public approval of the Clinton presidential performance.

Ambassador Bolton's review of John Fonte's book "Sovereignty vs. Submissions:  Will Americans Rule Themselves of be Ruled by Others?"

Ahandy guide to America's political conventions, both past and present.

Our soldiers in Afghanistan have to deal with enough absurd rules of engagement without having to put up with one that can turn a serious wound into a mortal one. They deserve better — as do our Dustoff crews.

In what ways was the Democratic convention of 1972 representative and of whom? In what ways was the Republican convention of 1972 representative and of whom?

The crowd at the Fox News/Wall Street Journal debate in Myrtle Beach was feisty, with whoops and cheers for Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Rick Perry, though not so much for Ron Paul. 

Since there is no demand for dangerous medicine, international action has a far greater chance of success than the war against narcotics.