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2012 Republican Convention

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    SNL: First Show of the Season Premieres with Clint Eastwood and an Invisible Obama Parody (Video)

    SNL: First Show of the Season Premieres with Clint Eastwood and an Invisible Obama Parody (Video)

    3:39 pm PDT 9/16/2012
    • Jane Kellogg
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    Bill Hader returns to the live comedy series with his impersonation of the controversial director and breakout star of the Republican National Convention. READ MORE

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  2. Mitt Romney: 'I Was Laughing at Clint Eastwood' RNC Speech

    Mitt Romney: 'I Was Laughing at Clint Eastwood' RNC Speech

    9:14 am PDT 9/10/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The Republican candidate says he was quite honored to have the actor speak on his behalf. READ MORE

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    Fox News Wins Convention Cycle, Dems Outdraw RNC

    Fox News Wins Convention Cycle, Dems Outdraw RNC

    4:14 pm PDT 9/7/2012
    • Michael O'Connell
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    Interest in the incumbent drives stronger aggregate viewership, though no network outmatches FNC's six-day average or gross audience. READ MORE

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  4. Clint Eastwood Breaks Silence on Empty Chair, Told Romney Camp 'You Can't [Vet] Me'

    Clint Eastwood Breaks Silence on Empty Chair, Told Romney Camp 'You Can't [Vet] Me'

    9:24 am PDT 9/7/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The Oscar winner offers insight on how he ended up giving an unorthodox speech at the Republican National Convention and how the candidates received it. READ MORE

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  5. Bastard Machine
    Convention TV: An Exercise in Preaching to the Choir

    Convention TV: An Exercise in Preaching to the Choir

    3:00 am PDT 9/7/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    It may be tradition and a few speeches may move you, but it's boring television. Except for Clint going cuckoo. READ MORE

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  6. THR, Esq.
    Angry Rockers Ensure Mitt Romney Has Little Campaign Music (Analysis)

    Angry Rockers Ensure Mitt Romney Has Little Campaign Music (Analysis)

    10:00 am PDT 9/5/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Hit by legal claims, the GOP candidates find their message and popular music just don't mix. READ MORE

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  7. In the Magazine
    Invisible Obama: The Backlash for Mitt Romney and Clint Eastwood

    Invisible Obama: The Backlash for Mitt Romney and Clint Eastwood

    5:00 am PDT 9/5/2012
    • Tina Daunt
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    Insiders debate whether the actor-director's bizarre convention appearance hurt the GOP candidate, as Democratic fundraisers seize on speech to drum up contributions. READ MORE

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  8. MPAA's Chris Dodd Praises Democratic Party Platform on Intellectual Property

    MPAA's Chris Dodd Praises Democratic Party Platform on Intellectual Property

    10:34 pm PDT 9/4/2012
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    The former Democratic senator also applauds the party's stance on Internet freedom, a week after similarly lauding the GOP's platform. READ MORE

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  9. Earshot
    Nicki Minaj Raps That She's 'Voting for Mitt Romney' on Lil Wayne's 'Dedication 4' (Audio)

    Nicki Minaj Raps That She's 'Voting for Mitt Romney' on Lil Wayne's 'Dedication 4' (Audio)

    7:31 pm PDT 9/3/2012
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    The recording artist, who has previously vented to President Obama over Twitter, appears to be endorsing his GOP rival on a new track. READ MORE

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  10. Comic Legend Jackie Mason Defends Clint Eastwood's RNC Speech (Audio)

    Comic Legend Jackie Mason Defends Clint Eastwood's RNC Speech (Audio)

    4:40 pm PDT 9/3/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    The comedian said pundits panning the actor's remarks "sound like idiots to me." READ MORE

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  11. President Obama's Response to Clint Eastwood Speech Was Most RT'd Tweet of the RNC

    President Obama's Response to Clint Eastwood Speech Was Most RT'd Tweet of the RNC

    12:31 pm PDT 9/2/2012
    • Jane Kellogg
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    A zinger from the Barack Obama Twitter account--following the Hollywood Republican heavyweight's speech, which included talking to an empty chair--was the most retweeted post from the Republican National Convention. READ MORE

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  12. Live Feed
    Jon Stewart Gives Hilarious Take on Clint Eastwood’s RNC Speech (Video)

    Jon Stewart Gives Hilarious Take on Clint Eastwood’s RNC Speech (Video)

    1:06 am PDT 9/2/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    "This is the most joy I've gotten from an old man since Dick Cheney non-fatally shot one in the face,” the "Daily Show" host said. READ MORE

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  13. MSNBC Responds to Scuffle Between Chris Matthews' Producer and Hecklers

    MSNBC Responds to Scuffle Between Chris Matthews' Producer and Hecklers

    11:57 am PDT 9/1/2012
    • Jane Kellogg
    • Paul Bond
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    MSNBC says the "story has been grossly exaggerated" and the two men were "asked to be respectful during a live broadcast," despite several eyewitness accounts of an MSNBC producer shoving them. READ MORE

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  14. Idol Worship
    Clint Eastwood Opener Taylor Hicks: RNC Speech 'Was Entertaining'

    Clint Eastwood Opener Taylor Hicks: RNC Speech 'Was Entertaining'

    2:30 am PDT 9/1/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The "American Idol" season five winner, who performed at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, tells THR about reaction to the actor's ad-lib and the scene down in Tampa. READ MORE

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  15. Clint Eastwood's RNC Speech: 5 New Developments

    Clint Eastwood's RNC Speech: 5 New Developments

    12:30 pm PDT 8/31/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The fallout from the Oscar winner's bizarre address to the Republican National Convention continues. READ MORE

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  16. Republicans Praise Clint Eastwood's Speech: 'His Comedic Timing Was Good'

    Republicans Praise Clint Eastwood's Speech: 'His Comedic Timing Was Good'

    9:56 am PDT 8/31/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    While the Internet mocked the star's invisible Obama routine, many sitting in the RNC audience were impressed. READ MORE

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  17. MSNBC Producer Involved in Scuffle at RNC

    7:48 am PDT 8/31/2012
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    An eye witness describes a scuffle involving an MSNBC producer and two men who heckled host Chris Matthews at the RNC convention. READ MORE

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  18. CNN's Piers Morgan: Clint Eastwood Was 'Hollywood Meets Politics Trainwreck'

    CNN's Piers Morgan: Clint Eastwood Was 'Hollywood Meets Politics Trainwreck'

    7:09 am PDT 8/31/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The CNN host tells THR that the legendary actor was like the 'slightly crazy uncle at a Christmas party' with his bizarre speech at the Republican convention, and an embarrassment for Mitt Romney. READ MORE

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  19. Watch Video Shoving Match Between Chris Matthews' Hecklers, MSNBC Producer Investigated at RNC (Video)

    Shoving Match Between Chris Matthews' Hecklers, MSNBC Producer Investigated at RNC (Video)

    7:08 am PDT 8/31/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    A fight broke out after two men shouted, "Hey Chris, how's that tingle up your leg?" READ MORE

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  20. Clint Eastwood's RNC Speech Spawns 'Invisible Obama' Tweets

    Clint Eastwood's RNC Speech Spawns 'Invisible Obama' Tweets

    5:52 am PDT 8/31/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The director, who addressed an empty chair, has also inspired a web meme called "Eastwooding." READ MORE

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