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07-29-2016, 12:06 AM
Former speechwriters judge the Republican and Democratic convention speeches
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Roll calls, house bands, awkward dancing, comedy hats and protests aside, the political conventions that have dominated the news agenda over the past fortnight essentially boil down to one long succession of speeches.
An opportunity for Republicans and Democrats *to galvanize support and attract voters in the build-up to the crucial **vember vote, they rely on a host of speakers to get vital messages across and really define the party line.
SEE ALSO: President Obama rips into Trump: 'The Donald is **t a facts guy' (http://mashable.com/2016/07/28/obama-trump-democratic-convention/)
Some give stirring speeches that reduce the number of dry eyes in the house. Others have delegates in stitches with one-liners or impressions. And some just fall flat on their faces. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/07/28/republican-democrat-convention-speeches-reviewed/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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Roll calls, house bands, awkward dancing, comedy hats and protests aside, the political conventions that have dominated the news agenda over the past fortnight essentially boil down to one long succession of speeches.
An opportunity for Republicans and Democrats *to galvanize support and attract voters in the build-up to the crucial **vember vote, they rely on a host of speakers to get vital messages across and really define the party line.
SEE ALSO: President Obama rips into Trump: 'The Donald is **t a facts guy' (http://mashable.com/2016/07/28/obama-trump-democratic-convention/)
Some give stirring speeches that reduce the number of dry eyes in the house. Others have delegates in stitches with one-liners or impressions. And some just fall flat on their faces. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/07/28/republican-democrat-convention-speeches-reviewed/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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