Great Moments in CNN Euphemisms  —  Coming right off Ryan's speech Wolf Blitzer and Erin Burnett seemed unable not to mention that Ryan's speech had well ... contained a lot of pretty huge fibs.  So euphemisms to the rescue.  The transcript ...

Republican convention helps Romney pull even with Obama  —  (Reuters) - Republican Mitt Romney pulled even with President Barack Obama in a Reuters/Ipsos poll on Wednesday, getting a boost from his party's nominating convention in Tampa this week.  —  In a four-day rolling poll …

Condoleezza Rice Hits Obama Policies … In a clear highlight of the evening, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gave a moving address to delegates at the Republican convention, broadly criticizing President Barack Obama's record without ever mentioning him by name.

Chris Christie's flop at the GOP convention  —  TAMPA, Fla. — There is no mistaking what a successful keynote speech for Chris Christie would have looked and sounded like.  There would have been an electric reaction from the crowd in the convention hall.  It would have been followed by waves …

Transcript: Rep. Paul Ryan's Convention Speech … Transcript of vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan's speech as prepared for delivery at the Republican National Convention:  —  Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored by the support of this convention for vice president of the United States.

Ann Romney, me and her convention speech  —  Last night on Fox's special coverage of the Republican Convention, I said that Ann Romney reminded me of a corporate wife during her speech.  In the hours since I made that comment, I have gotten a lot of static and a flurry of negative feedback through Twitter and Facebook.

Appeal court: Lester is out  —  The Fifth District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach today ruled that second-degree murder suspect George Zimmerman deserves a new judge.  —  A three-judge panel voted 2-1 that Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester Jr. in Sanford went too far when, among other things, he wrote that Zimmerman is a manipulator.

Susana Martinez RNC speech transcript (text, video)  —  A transcript of remarks made by Gov. Susana Martinez, as prepared for delivery.  —  “Thank you and good evening.  —  On behalf of the great state of New Mexico, let me express my gratitude for being invited to speak tonight.

Ryan carves up President Obama  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Wednesday night electrified the Republican Party with a speech that combined lacerating attacks on President Obama with homespun values and a tribute to GOP candidate Mitt Romney.  —  In a 35-minute address …

Paul Ryan Is the Newest New Nixon, a Moocher Belied  —  SPENCER PLATT/GETTY (RYAN, SCOTT WALKER); MARK WILSON/GETTY (PROTESTOR, RICE); WIN MCNAMEE/GETTY (TELEPROMPTER, SKYBOX)  —  Clockwise from top left: A protestor held a sheet reading VAGINA — CAN'T SAY IT, DON'T LEGISTLATE …

Secret Service Agent Accidentally Leaves Gun on Romney's Plane  —  A Secret Service agent was pulled off Mitt Romney's campaign plane on Wednesday after accidentally leaving her loaded handgun in the bathroom.  —  A CBS News producer found the gun in the lavatory as the Republican nominee flew from Tampa …

President Obama's reddit AMA: Top five most awesome questions  —  This post has been updated.  —  If you haven't heard, President Obama was on reddit Wednesday doing an AMA, or “Ask Me Anything.”  He is the first sitting president to participate in the site's popular feature.

Tonight May Be More Important Than the Debates  —  My biggest complaint with many younger political journalists is their lack of appreciation for scale and context.  Some seem to think that almost every event is huge and consequential, and will remain so until Election Day.

Palin canceled on Fox?  —  (CNN) - Sarah Palin posted a cryptic message on Facebook Wednesday night, saying the Fox News Channel had cut her appearances for the evening.  —  “I'm sorry Fox cancelled all my scheduled interviews tonight because I sure wanted to take the opportunity on the air …