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Donald Trump’s speech on Thursday night touched on all the themes of his campaign and emphasized his deep passion for fighting for America’s little guy against the elites. Plus, It’s time Ted Cruz learned politics really is a team sport where cheering is appreciated; Mike Pence places the Supreme Court at the heart of the 2016 election, and, Hard as it is to believe, Hillary is still in the presidential race.

Day three of the Republican Convention was supposed to be the most predictable yet, but turned out to be anything but thanks to a rather odd address by Ted Cruz. Plus, Carried to its extreme, John Kasich’s election boycott could make him the goat of the century; If Hillary wins, expect a mass exodus from the military Special Forces, and, Newt Gingrich is pushing Trump to undo Obama administration on Day One – literally.

Day two of the Republican National Convention lacked the fireworks of the first day, but there were still plenty of interesting things to observe. Plus, It’s official: Donald J. Trump is the Republican nominee; #NeverTrump’s reaction to the establishment’s heavy-handed rules move was over the top, and, Crooked Hillary will announce winner of Democrat Veepstakes day after RNC concludes.

The evening program of the first day of the Republican National Convention offered plenty of interest, but the “stars” of the show were not necessarily the ones you would expect. Plus, #NeverTrump wanted convention chaos and in getting it killed necessary reforms of the RNC that conservatives have been working on for years; Ted Cruz will back Trump because everyone will be better off when The Donald wins, and, Beyond Cleveland, Trump is just getting started.

Donald Trump formally introduced Mike Pence as his running mate but that didn’t stop the media from questioning whether he really meant it. Plus, Why Mike Pence will be a much more conservative vice president than he was a governor; Despite their failings, #NeverTrump soldiers on in search of someone to listen to them, and, With the Bernie bros bailing on Hillary in droves, where’s the #NeverHillary coverage?

It certainly looks like Mike Pence will be Donald Trump’s running mate, but nothing has been confirmed and there will be no official word on Friday, either. Plus, Recent polls are severely undermining #NeverTrump’s argument that Trump will lose; Like you would expect, Trump’s convention speakers list isn’t your typical GOP lineup, and, #NeverTrump collapses in RNC Rules Committee, Trump nomination all but set.

#NeverTrump’s last desperate act begins today in the RNC Rules Committee meeting, a lost cause that just can’t be won. Plus, Answering Erick Erickson’s honest question on Trump; Trump takes the lead in swing-state polls, momentum definitely on his side, and, Sean Hannity personally flies Newt Gingrich to see Trump.

Barack Obama spoke at a memorial service for the slain Dallas police officers on Tuesday, but Donald Trump is the one who has consistently showed support for police. Plus, New polling information disputes #NeverTrump’s assertion that Trump is a certain loser; Bernie Sanders endorses arch enemy Hillary Clinton, Trump not impressed, and, Trump vows to “try” and observe Reagan’s 11th Commandment.

No matter how hard they may try, a #NeverTrump convention mutiny simply isn’t in the works. Plus, Bill Clinton’s extravagant past speaking demands offer a preview of future gluttony; Trump campaigns today in Indiana with Mike Pence. Is there an announcement in order?, and, Jeb Bush proves he still doesn’t understand what people really want from Trump.

Ahead of next week’s Republican convention in Cleveland, speculation is rampant as to whom Donald Trump will choose as his running mate. Plus, Rare praise for Trump’s reaction to the Dallas shootings from key #NeverTrumper; #NeverTrump’s grasp of Trump conspiracy theories is just a tad over-the-top, and, Donald Trump could bridge the racial divide if given a fair chance.

#NeverTrump claims the Founding Fathers would be disgusted by this year’s candidates, but I think they would understand Donald Trump’s appeal to the voters. Plus, Media touts Ivanka Trump as The Donald’s running mate; They wouldn’t be scolding their own nominee if the establishment candidate had won, and, Ted Cruz meets privately with The Donald, will speak at the convention.

Could Hillary’s Email reprieve signal the end of #NeverTrump’s disunity movement? Plus, Stuffy Republican foreign policy establishment chooses Hillary…good riddance; Ernst says she wants Trump to win in Iowa, but probably not with her on the ticket, and, No, Donald Trump does not plan to try and compete in all fifty states.

Donald Trump met with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst on Monday -- here’s guessing the conversation was about more than just farming issues. Plus, #NeverTrump may be good business -- or not; Crooked Hillary’s all-clear from the FBI will only serve to magnify the issue of her judgment going forward, and, Who will speak at Trump’s convention? Suspense ends today.

Donald Trump is right; if Hillary emerges legally unscathed from the email scandal, the system most certainly is rigged. Plus, Despite Crooked Hillary’s obvious guilt, #NeverTrump is still definitely “With Her”; Former Republican candidates divided on attending Republican convention, and, Trump will release list of convention speakers this week, ending the mystery.

Q for #NeverTrump: Are you really willing to effectively extinguish the lives of millions of unborn Americans because your pride prevents you from backing a man like Donald Trump? Plus, Mitt Romney says his family wanted him to run again, but he couldn’t put them through it; Some members of BushWorld’s embrace of Hillary suggests the end of #NeverTrump is near, and, Eric Trump says his dad is really just all about America.

Some #NeverTrumpers are feeling good by saying they’ll vote for Libertarian Gary Johnson instead of Trump, but it’s still the equivalent of supporting no one. Plus, Trump’s trade stance flies in the face of the establishment, but the voters seem to like it; RNC member proposes rule change that would effectively squelch a delegate revolt, and, Stage set – literally – for the grand Trump show in Cleveland next month.

Donald Trump’s decision to bring in a key Ted Cruz staffer to run his press operations proves he’s growing as a candidate and as a man. Plus, Poll shows a majority would have preferred a different candidate…so did the vote totals; Polls don’t foretell doom; they merely tell Trump where he needs to improve, and, Behind the scenes, Trump amps up data operation to compete with Crooked Hillary.

Donald Trump says he may not invite his former rivals to speak at next month’s convention, but everything will work out when the time comes. Plus, Forget not being invited to speak, many establishment Republicans don’t want to speak; #NeverTrump to put boots on the ground in Cleveland to wage campaign against Trump, and, Could this be the start of the Democrats’ own #NeverHillary effort?

Donald Trump’s speech last week effectively refuted all of #NeverTrump’s arguments, so it’s about time they gave in to the inevitable and joined others in supporting him. Plus, The dump Trump movement lacks the strength where it counts – votes; Why a European election matters in America, and, George Will leaves the Republican Party over abhorrence to Trump.

The Supreme Court injected immigration and judicial appointments right into the middle of the presidential race on Thursday and Trump should take advantage. Plus, The Donald’s anti-Hillary speech on Wednesday revealed Trump’s growth as a politician; CNN hires Corey Lewandowski, but we can’t quite figure out why, and, Gary Johnson knows he won’t win, so he just wants to get on TV.