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GOP Convention logo     'They have not led. We will'
Bush vows to 'seize' moment
Basking in the adoration of Republicans who believe he is destined to recapture the White House, George W. Bush triumphantly accepted his party's nomination last night, declaring that the Democratic administration has had "no great purpose."
A triumph of personality
Full text of Bush's speech

CONSERVATIVES
Issues seen put aside,
but not the cause

They heard just one glancing attack on abortion, and none at all on gay rights, or affirmative action. Yet most conservatives left the Republican National Convention yesterday smiling.
* Beneath the convention's glitz lies Bush's ideological roadmap
    Bushes
George W. and Laura Bush (Globe Staff Photo)

INCLUSION
The new face of the Grand Old Party
Dylan Glenn
Dylan Glenn (Globe)
Georgia delegate Dylan Glenn says his values are reflected here at the National Republican Convention, among a sea of white faces. Since the first day of the convention, the Republicans have assiduously emphasized inclusiveness.
Homosexuals now see welcome mat

Dick Cheney
Texas delegates hit the dance floor last night. (Globe Staff Photo / John Tlumacki)
    THE SCENE
Delegate floor stages a grand, old party
This GOP convention was a smashing success with delegates. Nobody could remember one quite like it. "I have never seen this much dancing at a Republican convention," said Texas delegate Cathy McConn just before Cheney brought the house down.
Party faithful set to go home

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In the Boston Globe
Beneath the convention's glitz lies Bush's ideological roadmap, By Scot Lehigh, Globe Staff, 8/6/2000
That's entertainment, By Ellen Goodman, Globe Columnist, 8/6/2000 -OPINION
Grandee, 72, savors party's Southern tilt, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent, 8/6/2000
Who were those diverse people at the Republican convention?, By Robert A. Jordan, Globe Columnist, 8/6/2000
Beyond the spin, deep differences, By Robert Kuttner, 8/6/2000
Bush makes it all about himself, By Thomas Oliphant, Globe Columnist, 8/6/2000 -OPINION
Political Capital: As GOP tails shake, so does a head, By the Globe Staff, 8/6/2000 -OPINION
A plot, if not players, worthy of Shakespeare, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 8/6/2000 -OPINION
Vice president blasts Philadelphia 'pageantry', By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 8/5/2000
McCainiacs for Bush, By Jean Inman, 8/5/2000 -OPINION
Low ratings mark slim convention coverage, By Don Aucoin, Globe Staff, 8/5/2000
Frank says Armey shows hostile GOP, Associated Press, 8/5/2000
Bail of $1 million set in Pa. protests, By Jennifer Brown, Associated Press, 8/5/2000
'They have not led. We will', By Anne E. Kornblut and Michael Kranish, 8/4/2000
The party faithful are set to go home, By Joanna Weiss, Globe Staff, 8/4/2000
The buying of the president, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 8/4/2000 -OPINION
Shut out in '92, homosexuals now see welcome mat, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 8/4/2000
Nomination closes the book on the early Bush, By Sam Allis, Globe Staff, 8/4/2000
Minority delegates give GOP a new face, By Tatsha Robertson, Globe Staff, 8/4/2000
Issues seen put aside but not the cause, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 8/4/2000
In evening's glow a triumph of personality, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff, 8/4/2000
For Massachusetts, a harsh lesson from the Republicans about education, By Ellen Guiney, 8/4/2000 -OPINION
Excerpts from Bush acceptance speech, By Globe Staff, 8/4/2000
Delegate floor stages a grand old party, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 8/4/2000
Convention script allows barely a line for 2004 talent, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent, 8/4/2000
Cheney delivers meat to the hungry, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 8/4/2000 -OPINION
Cellucci cousin has finger on the pulse of convention, By Globe Staff and Wires, 8/4/2000
The party connects with message of unity, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
Recovery predicted for ex-President Ford, By Raja Mishra and Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
Protest frustrate inconvenience locals, By Tatsha Robertson, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
If only W stood for women, By Ellen Goodman, Globe Columnist, 8/3/2000 -OPINION
GOP's juggling act, Globe editorial, 8/3/2000 -OPINION
For big donors the pick of the parties, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
Embattled Swift finds allies in network of women, By Joanna Weiss, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
Convention notebook: Divining a ticket choice via announcement site, By Globe Staff and Wires, 8/3/2000
Deep in the hearts of the eerily quiet Texans, By Sam Allis, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
Convention's lack of contention tests pundits, By Mark Jurkowitz, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
Convention rhetoric targets women, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
Cheney comes out firing, By Anne E. Kornblut and Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
A lift for Bay State GOP, By Brian M. Cresta, 8/3/2000 -OPINION
A boom for whom?, Globe editorial, 8/3/2000 -OPINION
'Results will be measured': Cheney remarks, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
Welcoming blacks to the GOP, By Armstrong Williams, 8/2/2000 -OPINION
Speakers paint Bush as a catalyst for change, backer of strong military, By Globe Staff, 8/2/2000
Running mate finds reentry an adjustment, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 8/2/2000
Pseudo mixes chat with gonzo and wacko, By Sam Allis, Globe Staff, 8/2/2000
Old warriors salute Bush, By Jill Zuckman and Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 8/2/2000
Network ratings report show a sharp drop from past years, By Don Aucoin, Globe Staff, 8/2/2000
Convention notebook: Delegates protest speech by gay Ariz. congressman, By Globe Staff and Wires, 8/2/2000
Crowded prisons, drug use at issue, By Tatsha Robertson, Globe Staff, 8/2/2000
Confidence, caution and control, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 8/2/2000 -OPINION
Candidate provoked slaps a Clinton, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 8/2/2000
McCain takes steps to return to fold, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 8/2/2000
A look at TV's first convention; Spectator adrift, By Mark Jurkowitz, Globe Staff, 8/2/2000
This show's for the Democrats, By David M. Shribman, Globe Columnist, 8/1/2000 -OPINION
The avengers, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 8/1/2000 -OPINION
Special interests throw lavish parties for Republican elite, By John Solomon, Associated Press, 8/1/2000
Republicans pitch their big tent, By Michael Kranish and Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 8/1/2000
Nominee paces himself for late speech, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 8/1/2000
Husband stuck to principles, Laura Bush says, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 8/1/2000
Gov. Cellucci demonstrates loyalty to Bush, By Joanna Weiss and Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 8/1/2000
Discord replaced by desire to win, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 7/31/2000
Republicans convene, Globe editorial, 7/31/2000 -OPINION
Behind scenes, Mrs. Bush has a pivotal role, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 7/31/2000
General Powell to call delegates to join crusade for youth, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff, 7/31/2000
GOP moves into spotlight, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, and Curtis Wilkie Globe Correspondent, 7/31/2000
Senator travels in style on familiar bus, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 7/30/2000
'McCain Train' takes off for convention, By Joanna Weiss, Globe Staff, 7/30/2000
TV hopes for unconventional conventions, By Mark Jurkowitz, Globe Staff, 7/30/2000
Networks offer TV coverage of convention and more, By Frazier Moore, Associated Press, 7/29/2000
Panel rejects change of stance stays firm on antiabortion plank, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 7/29/2000
Corporate cash fuels parties at conventions, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 7/29/2000
At the convention: Having a hard time getting hooked up, By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press, 7/28/2000
GOP panel backs changes in Mass group, By Joanna Weiss, Globe Staff, 7/27/2000
Convention a big test for new Philadelphia mayor, By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press, 7/26/2000
A soulful Philly struts for the GOP, By Wil Haygood, Globe Staff, 7/25/2000
Corporations shower largesse on both parties, By John Solomon, Associated Press, 7/22/2000
Unlike broadcasters, cable TV networks eagerly await conventions, By David Bauder, Associated Press, 7/20/2000