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RNC Shorts (RSS)

Msnbc.com photojournalist John Brecher captures short video moments from the RNC in St. Paul.

Take a virtual walk 'round the floor

Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2008 6:08 PM
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By John Brecher, msnbc.com multimedia producer

Glide around the floor of the Republican National Convention on Thursday night,  as U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky performs the Adoption and Announcement of Nominee Sarah Palin.

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'There's a double standard'

Posted: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 5:53 PM
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By John Brecher, msnbc.com multimedia producer

Republicans, on their way to Sarah Palin's acceptance speech, share their thoughts about the Alaska governor and her portrayal in the media.

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Why are you a Republican?

Posted: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 1:44 PM
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By John Brecher, msnbc.com multimedia producer

Click play to see a variety of people at the Republican National Convention explain why they are Republicans.

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'Taxes bad, guns good'

Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 6:01 PM
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By John Brecher, msnbc.com multimedia producer

With the Republican National Convention happening in St. Paul, thousands of Ron Paul supporters held the Rally for the Republic in nearby Minneapolis, even though his presidential campaign is over.

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"It's less of a party"

Posted: Monday, September 01, 2008 11:57 AM
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By John Brecher, msnbc.com photojournalist

A delegate from the Texas Gulf Coast talks about the subdued mood of the Republican National Convention in light of Hurricane Gustav.

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