Daily Digest for August 26, 2020 Posted at 7:45 a.m. by Michael Olson |
Good morning.
The second night of the Republican National Convention presented a more positive message about a second Trump term after opening night's bleak picture of rising crime, unrest and extremist policies the GOP said the Democratic ticket had in store for the country.
First lady Melania Trump, who rarely speaks at length, struck an empathetic tone for the country, which is still struggling with the coronavirus. Her speech stood out from the bulk of the program, which largely sidestepped the issue that is the central one voters are likely to consider in November's election.
The president, who has demonstrated he doesn't accept most political norms, blurred the lines between the official and the political — staging key segments of the 2020 convention program from the White House.
NPR has 4 key takeaways from night 2 of the RNC. Vice President Mike Pence headlines tonight's events. MPR News will cover the proceedings live.
Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Minnesota's presidential ballot this November as an independent candidate, the state Secretary of State’s office said Tuesday.
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-- Michael Olson, MPR News @publicmic |
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