Yeah, I've never understood this either. Trust me, they could have ONE convention every 2 years and there would still be plenty of 'yawn' time.
But, the delegates like seeing each other and discussing the latest gossip about the hit fliers that were distributed about RNC Committeewoman Doe or how Congressman X is going to have the best booze in his suite tonight, etc....
If I didn't know anybody there I'd be bored to tears. Luckily over the years since I first discovered FR I've met so many wonderful people and saw lots of familiar faces at this convention. And it's always fun mocking the squish RINOs.
And we had our own reception suite so I had a place to crash during the boring parts.