Good morning, politicos. It’s convention week, take two! Here’s the buzz. We hope you enjoyed your Labor Day, and are as excited as we are for the official start to the fall campaign season!

8/31 Ups & Downs: Who had a good week? And who wishes they could take it back? Check out this week’s Ups & Downs.

Four Help Whip Floor Into Shape at RNC: Dems have been saying that Pennsylvania isn’t in play for the Republicans, but four Pennsylvanians found themselves playing a large role at the Republican National Convention by helping with whip operations and communication on the floor to keep order in all the chaos.

Allyson Schwartz to Speak at DNC: Today DNC organizers released the names of additional speakers for next week’s convention, and PA’s own Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-Montco) is among them.

Boockvar to Hold Medicare Discussion: Kathy Boockvar will hold a discussion on the issues with seniors today. Coupled with a senior advisor from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, the Democratic nominee for PA-8 will address questions from seniors at Grundy Hall Retirement Homes, 1290 Almshouse Road, Doylestown.