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Today was day 24 of the Republican 'staycation'. Tomorrow is the last day of the House energy protest. One hundred thirty-five Republicans have been there. Discussing energy. Waiting to work. House Democrats were nowhere to be found. Nancy Pelosi was out selling her book and enjoying her five-week vacation so they didn't bother to come back either. Meanwhile, we have all been paying $4 per gallon for gasoline. Maybe I should write a book.

Sen. John Ensign sees bright prospects for GOP Senate contenders post-Palin.

With Sen. John McCain set to deliver his acceptance speech in St. Paul, NewsHour historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph sat down to discuss the addresses that changed the party and the country.

Sen. John McCain's acceptance of the Republican nomination marks the culmination of a long political career -- one full of both successes and bitter disappointments. Jeffrey Brown profiles McCain's path to the GOP nod.

After a look at reaction to vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin's speech to the GOP convention Wednesday, a panel of analysts, lawmakers and columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks, offer insight on Palin's impact on the event.

Sen. John McCain reached out to independents and disaffected Democrats in his acceptance speech Thursday at the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn. McCain also detailed his experience as a prisoner of war and criticized Russia for its role in the recent Georgian conflict. Following are his words as prepared for delivery.

Cindy McCain sought to highlight Sen. John McCain's character and record of service as well as her family's personal story in a speech to the Republican National Convention on its closing night. Following is the text of her address.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty often says the GOP should be more economically populist, saying it should be the party of Sam's Club, not just the country club. He referred to the "Sam's Club Republicans" in his Thursday night address to the RNC in his home state. Following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery.

During an Insider Forum on the last day of the Republican National Convention, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, senior economic adviser to Sen. John McCain, answered visitors' questions about efforts to balance the budget, limit the growth of government and cut taxes.

"This is a very scripted campaign on both sides. And we also have to keep in mind that nothing happens without a purpose. There is a political strategy and planning....what seems to be a cautious off the cuff thing, seldom is and we will be watching for that." Ifill on the carefully cultivated narratives in political campaigns.

Guatemalan Congress starts Friday the second period of sessions amid a great uncertainty due to the impossibility of recovering 82.8 million quetzals ($11 million) embezzled to a stock market. The Mercado de Futuros (MDF) S.A. Company had promised to return Thursday the money to the Parliament, however, after a long wait, it does not have that substantial sum. MDF executives requested another 90-day deadline to recover the money because, according to them, it has been invested in coffee and oil operations and to purchase Euros. Inquiries from the attorney's office stated that the stock market has no resources in the national bank system, but abroad, and they are not sufficient to cover $11 million of the Congress. The embezzlement of funds to the MDF in February sparked off a scandal that took the Parliament to remove temporarily directive board president Eduardo Meyer from office

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Proving true to their word, the House Republicans held two news conferences today. One from the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and the other from the U.S. House of Representatives. One hundred thirty-four members of the House Republican Conference have stayed in Washington or returned to speak on the House floor about the American Energy Act and solving America's energy situation. If I had a Democratic member of Congress representing me, I would be really pissed off. Since August 1, not one Democrat has been seen on the House floor. While I was paying $4.00 per gallon for gasoline, they were partying their asses off in Denver at their convention. It's no wonder our government is in the shape it's in, especially if the House leadership handled every other issue like they are handling the energy debate.

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At the close of the Republican convention's third night, analysts Mark Shields, David Brooks and a panel of historians evaluate vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin's speech and its effectiveness in shoring up support for the Republican ticket.

Speaking to the Republican delegation, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee stressed the qualifications of Senator McCain, his longtime service to the country and his ability to reform Washington. Following is the text of his speech.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made her case to voters in a critical speech to the Republican convention Wednesday during which she fired back at critics and offered a strong critique of Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Following is the text of her address.

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Listen to "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams," providing reports and analysis of the day's most newsworthy national and international events. This audio podcast, updated each weekday evening by MSNBC.com, brings you the day's show in its entirety. For more from "Nightly News", visit http://nightly.msnbc.com

With Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin slated to give the key speech at Wednesday's convention, NewsHour Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff sat down to discuss the giant question marks surrounding her selection, calling it a "high-stakes gamble" by Sen. John McCain.

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Before the third night of the Republican convention, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss what's likely ahead from speakers trying to rally the party.

As the GOP gears up for general election, the party faces challenges on economic policy and uniting its base around John McCain's White House bid. Analysts Andy Kohut and Amy Walter examine the challenges ahead for the Republicans.

In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Cindy McCain reflects on her husband's run for the presidency and on questions over the vetting process for Sen. John McCain's newly named running mate, Alaska. Gov. Sarah Palin.

During the GOP convention, the Republican party has worked to shore up its party unity and combat a fragmented image along conservative lines. Gary Bauer, a former Regan administration official and head of the "American Values" group, and former Massachusetts Gov. Jane Swift measure the effectiveness of the party's efforts.

As debates continue around Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's readiness to fulfill the vice presidential role, delegates from her state express their belief in Palin's capacity and their unity with the party. The NewsHour's Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on their stance.

Struggles of the U.S. economy come under the spotlight on the third night of the Republican convention. A panel of analysts examines GOP proposals to aid the nation's economic downturn.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a former GOP presidential hopeful, addressed the Republican Party in St. Paul, urging listeners to usher in 'change' in Washington by voting for Sen. John McCain. Following is the text of his speech.