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Republican Convention Day 3: What to Watch For Republican Convention Day 3: What to Watch For
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CLEVELAND — The Republican National Convention is halfway done, and Donald J. Trump is officially the party’s nominee. As the Trump team forges on, bleary-eyed and ever boastful, a few things to look for on Wednesday:CLEVELAND — The Republican National Convention is halfway done, and Donald J. Trump is officially the party’s nominee. As the Trump team forges on, bleary-eyed and ever boastful, a few things to look for on Wednesday:
Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana does not excite Mr. Trump. The candidate seemed to prefer other prospective running mates, even after it first appeared he had settled on the governor. Last weekend, their first joint appearance devolved quickly into a vintage Trump soliloquy.Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana does not excite Mr. Trump. The candidate seemed to prefer other prospective running mates, even after it first appeared he had settled on the governor. Last weekend, their first joint appearance devolved quickly into a vintage Trump soliloquy.
In his big address on Wednesday evening, Mr. Pence appears to have dual tasks: First, he must remind Mr. Trump why he made this choice, brandishing the conservative credentials and suspense-free speechifying that Indianans have come to know. And, if possible, Mr. Pence could strain to summon just enough dynamism to convince Mr. Trump that he can be relied on for at least a measure of Trumpian pizazz.In his big address on Wednesday evening, Mr. Pence appears to have dual tasks: First, he must remind Mr. Trump why he made this choice, brandishing the conservative credentials and suspense-free speechifying that Indianans have come to know. And, if possible, Mr. Pence could strain to summon just enough dynamism to convince Mr. Trump that he can be relied on for at least a measure of Trumpian pizazz.
In either case, it is too late for Mr. Trump to turn back. Probably.In either case, it is too late for Mr. Trump to turn back. Probably.
Newt Gingrich will also speak on Wednesday.Newt Gingrich will also speak on Wednesday.
If the Republican Party were a construction warehouse, its “Days Since Last Accident” sign would appear to be frozen at zero.If the Republican Party were a construction warehouse, its “Days Since Last Accident” sign would appear to be frozen at zero.
There has been a plagiarism charge and a confusing scramble to defend it. (Sorry, Melania Trump.) There was the attempted convention-floor revolt by anti-Trump forces and the specter of a state openly contesting how its votes were recorded during Mr. Trump’s televised coronation. (Hello, Alaska.) Then came the zealous boos for select party leaders striding onstage. (How do you do, Mitch McConnell?)There has been a plagiarism charge and a confusing scramble to defend it. (Sorry, Melania Trump.) There was the attempted convention-floor revolt by anti-Trump forces and the specter of a state openly contesting how its votes were recorded during Mr. Trump’s televised coronation. (Hello, Alaska.) Then came the zealous boos for select party leaders striding onstage. (How do you do, Mitch McConnell?)
As Republicans’ four-day showcase reaches the stretch run, the successful completion of a single day without unwanted distraction or unforced errors would seem paramount.As Republicans’ four-day showcase reaches the stretch run, the successful completion of a single day without unwanted distraction or unforced errors would seem paramount.
The proceedings on Tuesday evening were generally smooth, comparatively. The Trump campaign is eager to make the momentum last.The proceedings on Tuesday evening were generally smooth, comparatively. The Trump campaign is eager to make the momentum last.
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas was the Republican primary contest’s silver medalist, the only candidate who seemed to make Mr. Trump sweat.Senator Ted Cruz of Texas was the Republican primary contest’s silver medalist, the only candidate who seemed to make Mr. Trump sweat.
On Wednesday evening, the sensation might return. Mr. Cruz secured a prime speaking slot despite declining to give full-throated support to Mr. Trump. And the senator and his allies have signaled that he plans to present a vision for the party’s future that bears little resemblance to Mr. Trump’s, with a likely focus on conservative orthodoxy and constitutional principles.On Wednesday evening, the sensation might return. Mr. Cruz secured a prime speaking slot despite declining to give full-throated support to Mr. Trump. And the senator and his allies have signaled that he plans to present a vision for the party’s future that bears little resemblance to Mr. Trump’s, with a likely focus on conservative orthodoxy and constitutional principles.
As he casts an eye toward future aspirations, including another potential White House run, Mr. Cruz seems inclined to maximize the moment. Earlier in the day, he plans to thank delegates (in the company of reporters) at a separate event.As he casts an eye toward future aspirations, including another potential White House run, Mr. Cruz seems inclined to maximize the moment. Earlier in the day, he plans to thank delegates (in the company of reporters) at a separate event.
Will there be smoke? Dry ice? A classic rock score?Will there be smoke? Dry ice? A classic rock score?
It is no secret that Mr. Trump cannot resist a microphone. In the convention’s opening days, though, this truth has held despite Mr. Trump’s absence from the speaking roster.It is no secret that Mr. Trump cannot resist a microphone. In the convention’s opening days, though, this truth has held despite Mr. Trump’s absence from the speaking roster.
On Monday, Mr. Trump’s professional wrestling-style entrance — set to “We Are the Champions” — encapsulated a surreal evening. (“We’re going to win so big,” he said, though his introduction of his wife, Melania, was uncharacteristically brief.)On Monday, Mr. Trump’s professional wrestling-style entrance — set to “We Are the Champions” — encapsulated a surreal evening. (“We’re going to win so big,” he said, though his introduction of his wife, Melania, was uncharacteristically brief.)
On Tuesday, he appeared in a live video feed from Trump Tower in Manhattan, hailing his “movement” and promising to “restore law and order.”On Tuesday, he appeared in a live video feed from Trump Tower in Manhattan, hailing his “movement” and promising to “restore law and order.”
On Wednesday, he said, he will be back in Cleveland to appear with Mr. Pence.On Wednesday, he said, he will be back in Cleveland to appear with Mr. Pence.
It’s going to be so big.It’s going to be so big.
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The seemingly plagiarized portions of Ms. Trump’s speech on Monday night continued to dominate the story line as attention turned to how and when the speech veered off course.The seemingly plagiarized portions of Ms. Trump’s speech on Monday night continued to dominate the story line as attention turned to how and when the speech veered off course.
Black Republicans, and there are not a lot of them at the convention, are seeing a presentation that is more than largely white and heavy on lectures.Black Republicans, and there are not a lot of them at the convention, are seeing a presentation that is more than largely white and heavy on lectures.
The second day of the convention was intended to focus on the economy, but Hillary Clinton was the target again, as Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, Ben Carson and several other speakers warned that the country might not survive another Clinton presidency.The second day of the convention was intended to focus on the economy, but Hillary Clinton was the target again, as Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, Ben Carson and several other speakers warned that the country might not survive another Clinton presidency.
The festivities spilled outside the convention walls as protests, parties and an illness thought to be norovirus filled out the landscape.The festivities spilled outside the convention walls as protests, parties and an illness thought to be norovirus filled out the landscape.
As for Mrs. Clinton, she showed signs of narrowing her focus on her potential vice president, while the Upshot released an election model that put her chances of winning the election at 76 percent.As for Mrs. Clinton, she showed signs of narrowing her focus on her potential vice president, while the Upshot released an election model that put her chances of winning the election at 76 percent.