Mark Memmott

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Mark Memmott is one of the hosts of NPR's "The Two-Way" news blog.

"The Two-Way," which Memmott helped to launched when he came to NPR in 2009, focuses on breaking news, analysis, and the most compelling stories being reported by NPR News and other news media.

Before joining NPR, Memmott worked for nearly 25 years as a reporter and editor at USA Today. He focused on a range of coverage from politics, foreign affairs, economics, and the media. He's reported from places across the Unites States and the world, including half a dozen trips to Afghanistan in 2002-2003.

During his time at USA Today, Memmott, helped launch and lead three USAToday.com news blogs: "On Deadline;" "The Oval;" and "On Politics," the site's 2008 presidential campaign blog.

Five takeaways from Wednesday at the Republican National Convention

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Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan and his wife, Janna (at right), along with two of their children and his mother, Betty, on stage Wednesday in Tampa.

By Mark Memmott

Originally published on Wed September 5, 2012 5:38 am

If you missed some of Wednesday's action at the Republican National Convention, when Rep. Paul Ryan accepted his party's vice presidential nomination, we were live blogging here and you can always read through it to see how the day and evening went.

But if you'd like to save some time, here are five things that struck us:

5:52 pm

Wed August 29, 2012

Live Blog: Wednesday at the Republican National Convention

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Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan waves with his family Wednesday at the GOP convention in Tampa. Also on stage: his daughter Liza, sons Charlie and Sam Ryan, wife Janna and mother Elizabeth.

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The scene inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum during the GOP convention Wednesday night.

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Romney campagin pins are on display for sale in the GOP gift shop at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

By Mark Memmott

Originally published on Wed August 29, 2012 11:37 pm

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Hello from Tampa, where tonight Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin accepted the Republican Party's vice presidential nomination and told the nation that if he joins Mitt Romney in the White House they will work to solve the nation's problems, not blame them on others.

"We will not duck the tough issues, we will lead," he said. "We will not spend four years blaming others, we will take responsibility. We will not try to replace our founding principles, we will reapply our founding principles."

9:53 am

Wed August 29, 2012

Five takeaways trom Tuesday at the Republican National Convention

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Delegates showed their love for Ann Romney at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday.

By Mark Memmott

Originally published on Wed September 5, 2012 5:38 am

If you missed some of Tuesday's action at the Republican National Convention, we were live blogging here and you can always read through it to see how the day and evening went.

But if you'd like to save some time, here are five things that struck us:

1:35 pm

Tue August 28, 2012

Live Blog: Tuesday at the GOP Convention

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Texas delegates cheer as Romney is formally nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate.

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People cheer during the roll call of states as delegates from New Jersey put Romney "over the top," giving him the official nod. It takes 1,144 delegates to become the nominee.

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Ronna Romney McDaniel, Mitt Romney's niece, and Scott Romney, his brother, cheer at the convention.

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Texas Rep. Ron Paul greets convention goers. Paul supporters booed loudly and chanted against new rules adopted Tuesday that determine how delegates are apportioned in each state.

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Protesters march in Tampa.

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A delegate from Texas takes a break from the convention's festivities. Many of the delegates showed their hometown pride and patriotism through unique hats.

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks to delegates. Walker, who survived a recall election earlier this year, proved to be a huge favorite with the crowd.

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Ted Cruz, U.S. Senate candidate from Texas speaks during the convention.

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A demonstrator shouting "Stop the War on Women" screams during Rick Santorum's speech before being escorted out of the arena by security.

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Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday. "Under President Obama," Mitt Romney's former rival said, "the dream of freedom and opportunity has become a nightmare of dependency with almost half of America receiving some government benefit." Mitt Romney, he said, would change that.

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People hold signs that read "We Built It" during the convention.

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Former Rep. Artur Davis addresses the crowd. Davis was until recently a Democratic congressmen. "Some of you may know," he said, "the last time I spoke at a convention, it turned out I was in the wrong place."

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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley received one of the biggest cheers of the night after saying that if you need to show an identification card to get on an airplane, you should also need to show an ID to vote.

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Ann Romney, wife of Mitt, reacts as she takes the stage to address delegates during tthe Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

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Ann Romney is hugged by her husband, Mitt, after she addressed delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday.

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers the keynote address during the convention. "There's only one thing missing now," says New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. "Leadership. It takes leadership that you don't get from reading a poll. You see, Mr. President – real leaders don't follow polls. Real leaders change polls."

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Ann Romney is hugged by her husband, Mitt, after she addressed delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday.

By Mark Memmott

Originally published on Thu August 30, 2012 12:23 am

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With a program designed both to tell the American people more about Mitt Romney and to make the case that Republicans' ideas for solving the nation's problems are better than Democrats', the 2012 GOP National Convention got going today and Romney officially became the party's presidential nominee.

Delegates also officially made Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin the party's vice presidential nominee.

We live blogged through the afternoon and evening. Scroll down and read "up" if you want to see how the story developed.

11:26 am

Tue August 28, 2012

Ann Romney, Gov. Christie & The Roll Call: Today's convention highlights

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The stage is set at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

By Mark Memmott

Originally published on Tue August 28, 2012 9:09 am

Good morning from Tampa where the Isaac-delayed Republican National Convention is set to get going for real this afternoon.

It's going to be a busy day for the GOP once the delegates are called to order at 2 p.m. ET. Here are some highlights from the schedule:

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