Republican National Convention **live commentary thread**

[Holmes]

I AM DISGUSTED

[Oak Hills]

Why is an Orthodox bishop speaking? I missed: which church is he from?

Greek Orthodox

[ag]

Why is an Orthodox bishop speaking? I missed: which church is he from?

Greek Orthodox

Which patriarchate?

[Blue3]

Heidi Cruz had to be escorted out by security, with delegates yelling that she was a Goldman Sachs whore up in her face.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

There were a few "nays" to the adjournment resolution.

[Oak Hills]

Why is an Orthodox bishop speaking? I missed: which church is he from?

Greek Orthodox

Which patriarchate?

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archbishop_Demetrios_of_America
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America

[ag]

Why is an Orthodox bishop speaking? I missed: which church is he from?

Greek Orthodox

Which patriarchate?

Ah, got it. Constantinople.

[swf541]

Heidi Cruz had to be escorted out by security, with delegates yelling that she was a Goldman Sachs whore up in her face.

The GOP non Cruz faction are fascists, dangerous to the nation

Family values my ***

[ag]

Why is an Orthodox bishop speaking? I missed: which church is he from?

Greek Orthodox

Which patriarchate?

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archbishop_Demetrios_of_America
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America

Yeah, got it figured out myself. I have a soft spot for Orthodox jurisdictional issues

[Gass3268]

Christie getting his heart ripped out:

[Badger]

Cruz just signed his political death certificate.

No he didn't.

Just like he won the Indiana primary.

[Beet]

Call be crazy, but I wouldn't be surprised if Pence's height & look compared to Trump played a role in his selection, because Trump wanted someone he would look good next to.

[The Advocate]

You actually have to respect Ted Cruz for having the courage to go on primetime television at the Republican Convention - at the invitation of the Trump campaign - and give a huge "screw you" to Donald Trump. I never liked nor trusted this man (and still don't), but he either has strong principles or is very cunning.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I despise Cruz with a passion, but that was the best and most coherent speech of the convention so far. Smartest man in the GOP by a mile. Also, dude has balls.

I feel the same way.  I can't stand Cruz, but tonight, he was and alright guy.

[Horsemask]

Call be crazy, but I wouldn't be surprised if Pence's height & look compared to Trump played a role in his selection, because Trump wanted someone he would look good next to.

I think Trump is taller than all of his finalists (assuming Pence, Christie, Gingrich)

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

You actually have to respect Ted Cruz for having the courage to go on primetime television at the Republican Convention - at the invitation of the Trump campaign - and give a huge "screw you" to Donald Trump. I never liked nor trusted this man (and still don't), but he either has strong principles or is very cunning.

[ag]

Is that allowed in Indiana?

[Dr. Arch]

Is that allowed in Indiana?

Yes, but not sure if they would be served pizza or able to order cake.

[Illiniwek]

Heidi Cruz had to be escorted out by security, with delegates yelling that she was a Goldman Sachs whore up in her face.

This convention is going great.

[Badger]

I despise Cruz with a passion, but that was the best and most coherent speech of the convention so far. Smartest man in the GOP by a mile. Also, dude has balls.

I feel the same way.  I can't stand Cruz, but tonight, he was and alright guy.

No. He was just out bastarding another bastard.

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

Heidi Cruz had to be escorted out by security, with delegates yelling that she was a Goldman Sachs whore up in her face.

As opposed to Trump, who has a Goldman Sachs partner running financing for his campaign?

Republican convention-goers are too stupid for words. I'm starting to come around to the point of view than wants to see Hillary go Cersi Lannister on the RNC.

[I Will Not Be Wrong]

Tomorrow is the end all. Trump's speech will reveal everything.

[heatcharger]

Tomorrow is the end all. Trump's speech will reveal everything.

LOL. You know, if he came out and announced he was a democratic plant I'm actually not sure if his braindead supporters would boo him.

[heatcharger]

So are there people who think there will still be a convention bounce? There's no way sane people watching at home will actually like what's going on here.

[RJEvans]

So are there people who think there will still be a convention bounce? There's no way sane people watching at home will actually like what's going on here.

You assume there are enough sane people in America?

I still think he will get a bounce but maybe not as big as they expected. Clinton and company will have to put one a pristine show because the media will scrutinize and overplay everything.