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Kansan Convention Center

Kansan Political Correspondent Francesca Chambers will give you the inside scoop on the Democratic and Republican national conventions. From the red carpet, "Yes We Can," party to George Bush's address, The Kansan will be there as your eyes and ears. Check back every hour for new, off the beat coverage of the what has been said to be the most monumental national conventions in history.

Lynn Jenkins Divorce is a Private Matter - Back Off

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Perhaps I have more sympathy for Jenkins than the people who commented on the Topeka Capitol Journal's article announcing her divorce because I am a woman, or perhaps it's because I have class.

Speechless

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Working as a bipartisan reporter can be difficult, especially when your candidate loses the election.

The absence of a liberal bias is apparently a Republican bias

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Has the national media's liberal agenda become a blanket standard? So much so that the absence of a bias is perceived as a Republican bias?

A Healthy Debate

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

McCain and Obama go to marriage counseling together. Meanwhile voters are left confused, yet again, about which candidate is the lesser of two evils.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The presidency is yours, Obama

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

John McCain failed to stop Barack Obama's momentum during Tuesday's debate. Only a miracle could save the Republican Party this election at this point.

Round Two: Biden v. Palin

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Sen. Joe Biden clearly won the debate against Gov. Sarah Palin, but will that translate into more votes for the Obama-Biden ticket?

McCain-Obama Debate Updated

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

John McCain won this debate, but he will unlikely win the next two.

Obama and McCain both deserve to lose debate

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Neither Barack Obama nor John McCain answered Jim Leher's question about the bailout plan and neither of the candidates did exceptionally well in the debate. They tied- for last that is.

RNC- Thursday

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

John McCain is not as as savy as Barack Obama, but how can you look a man who was a POW for five years in the face and say, "Thanks, but no thanks?"

RNC-Wednesday

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

Bob Dole, Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin chew up the Democrats, spit them back out and bite them again Wednesday at the RNC. Watch out for the attack dogs!

RNC: Minneapolis Nightlife

Friday, September 5th, 2008

I know someone that knows someone that knows someone and receive VIP passes to see the legendary band Styx in concert, and later former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

Tuesday at the RNC

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Tuesday kicked off the meat and potatoes of the Republican National Convention and Ron Paul's Rally for Change.

Monday at the RNC

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Hurricane Gustav interrupted Monday's events at the Republican National Convention, forcing convention goers to find alternative forms of entertainment.

Sunday: Pre-RNC Coverage

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

The pending arrival of Hurricane Gustav caused many Republican National Convention events to be cancelled and flights from the south to be delayed, but the Republican welcome wagon was still in Minneapolis to keep convention goers occupied.

DNC Nightlife- Celebrity Sighting

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Francesca finally adjusts to Mountain Time enough to attend the "Yes We Can Party." There she plays a high roller for the evening, standing in the front row of the Black Eyed Peas. Later, she runs into Fergie, well almost.

The End of the Beginning? -Thursday at the DNC

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

The Democrats end their convention with a bang, literally - fireworks went off. Will the Republicans be able to out do their rivals?

Wednesday at the DNC

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Monday and Tuesday were all fun and games at the DNC - Wednesday the Democratic Party got down to business with the first ever "Delegate Service Day," and a full slate of prominent evening speakers.

Hillary Clinton: Walk of shame or fame?

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Hillary Clinton officially released her delegates to Barack Obama Tuesday night, but not without emphasizing "your" accomplishments.

Tuesday at the DNC

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has an effective renewable energy program in place in Colorado. Maybe he can start working on the taxi system.

Michelle Obama, tough act for Cindy McCain to follow

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Eloquence runs in the Obama family. Monday night Michelle Obama took center stage at the Democratic National Convention giving a speech that put even longtime politicians to shame.

Opening night at the DNC has religious, racial undertones

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Barack Obama was repeatedly compared to Martin Luther King Jr. on the first night of the Republican National Convention

Priests and pink ladies protest at the Democratic National Convention

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Day one of the Democratic National Convention, success or circus?

Obama selects Joe Biden as his running mate

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Numerous politicos are calling Barack Obama's selection of Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) as his running mate a tragic mistake, saying Biden's values stand in stark contrast to Obama's theme of change, but media outlets are overlooking several other key points.