from Louis Russo Thursday night was the wrap up. CA delegates were told the day was designed to appeal to the undecided, and the speakers and their themes reflected that. The CA delegation started the day with a speech and book signing by Congressman Darrell Issa. It was good to see him again and most were happy to do so, considering …
Trump should thank Cruz
by Adam Abrahms For all the lemmings who are claiming Ted Cruz broke a pledge or somehow advocated voting for someone other than Donald Trump, he did neither. He did not pledge to endorse, he pledged to support the nominee. Even though the nominee attacked his wife and basically accused his father of treason, Cruz did his duty as a …
Brief from the RNC — Day 3
from Louis Russo Day three started with Ann Coulter as the speaker for the CA delegation breakfast. Her main theme was illegal immigration and the harm it is doing us. As to Hillary and the Democratic Party, “They want to make all of America California, without the nice beaches.” There was only one session today and the delegates were asked …
Any Hillary supporters care to comment?
by Michael A. Schwartz Bethlehem Shoals (Nathaniel Friedman) is a writer for GQ magazine. Pat Smith lost her son in Benghazi while he was working for the State Department under Hillary Clinton. Shoals made this comment while Pat Smith gave a speech in front of the Republican convention. There wasn’t a dry Republican eye in the house while Smith talked …
Brief from the RNC — Day 2
from Louis Russo Day two at the convention confirmed Trump as the nominee. The California delegation, at 172, constituted 1/7th of the total delegates he needed. Observations: Paul Ryan’s reception was generally polite, but cool. Most delegates are not fond of him but withheld boos, though there were a few. Boos were reserved for the Colorado delegation, who’ve managed to …
Brief from the Republican National Convention — Day 1
from Louis Russo Day one of the RNC set the tone for an exciting convention. Cruz supporters’ Hail Mary pass failed, due in large part to the stalwart stand of the California delegation. The SF Examiner called us the “back stop” for our role. To be honest, it was Kabuki Theater. Of course, reading the news reports about “chaos,” I wondered if …
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