The 2008 Republican and Democratic National Conventions

When Senators John McCain and Barack Obama make their debut as their parties' official nominees for president of the United States in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Denver this summer, will you know what everything means and how the nominating process works? Find out now!

Posted: Tue., Jul. 1, 2008 , 11:00 am EDT

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Conventions 101

We tell you about the important who, what, when and where of the 2008 National Conventions.

Test Your Convention IQ!

How much do you know about what will happen this summer in Denver and Minneapolis/St. Paul?
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Republican National Convention Highlights

Here's the inside scoop on what's going on at the 2008 GOP Convention.

Democratic National Convention Highlights

Get a sneak peek at the DNCC's plans for 2008.

Lifetime at the Conventions Calendar

Learn more about Lifetime's plans for some special events at this summer's biggest political gatherings.

Conventions Video

Check out what happens at the conventions and get some insider info from the women behind the scenes.

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