◼ REPUBLICAN CONVENTION SET TO ROCK LIKE A HURRICANE - William Bigelow/Breitbart
The RNC isn’t going to waste any time gunning their engine; the second night, the Convention features a screening of Bannon's The Hope & The Change, which features the personal stories of 40 Democrats and independents who supported President Obama in 2008, but now want nothing to do with him. (Monday night, Bannon and Citizens United are slated to show one of the late Andrew Breitbart's great passion projects, Occupy Unmasked, as well.)
Another salient fact to note is that Paul Ryan, who is garnering stunning positives in surveys being conducted, is still largely an unknown to the general citizenry. Just as Obama was a fresh face in 2008, Ryan has the glow of someone who hasn’t been diminished by excessive exposure to the public. And he’s a politician who grows on people with time.
A third factor to consider is the Ann Romney effect. Her story is a compelling one; her triumph over severe personal health will resonate with millions of mothers who have faced or fear such trials. The RNC’s decision to move Ann Romney’s slot at the convention into TV primetime is a wise one.
And don’t underestimate Mitt Romney himself. Voters may not have warmed up to him, but none will deny that he is a highly intelligent man. When was the last time the general perception was that both names on the Republican ticket were smarter than their counterparts on the Democratic side? As Bannon’s film makes abundantly clear, voters want someone who is smart enough to fix things, and they’re tired of someone whose agenda makes Americans more dependent, not less.
◼ NOTE: Due to the severe weather reports for the Tampa Bay area, the Republican National Convention will convene on Monday August 27th and immediately recess until Tuesday afternoon, August 28th, exact time to follow.
