We're not sure if you know this, but the national conventions for both political parties are coming up pretty soon -- which are big events for politicos across the country ... and strippers.

Yeah, that's right. We said "strippers."

Strip clubs in both Charlotte, N.C., where the Democrats are hosted their convention the week of Sept. 3, and Tampa, Fla., where the Republicans are hosting their convention during the week of Aug. 27, are gearing up for an uptick in business.

Actually, this really isn't breaking news. A study by Baylor University found a surge in Craigslist sex-service ads in the surrounding areas during the 2008 conventions.

We're sure it has more to do with what people do when they're traveling away from home than politics, but still ... eww.

Of course, the party that prides itself for fiscal conservatism (Republicans) has a rep for being better strip club tippers. Oh, and those attending the Republican convention can look forward to Lisa Ann, Sarah Palin's porn doppelganger, making appearances at Tampa area strip clubs.

Like we said before ... eww.