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Convention Report - (Any questions?)
Personal view from the Convention floor | July 21, 2016 | Hildy

Posted on 07/21/2016 8:18:24 AM PDT by Hildy

Hi guys. I am so sorry I haven't been checking in. I've been writing articles for my hometown newspaper, posting on Facebook and my new favorite thing, going LIVE on Facebook. I just can't spend all my time with my face in my phone! (Everyone is doing it!).

There are so many cameras and microphones it is almost overwhelming. You just have to tap on a reporter's shoulder if you want an interview. It's crazy,

I just wanted to find out if you had any questions. When I get back at night and watch the news I wonder if they were really at the same convention I was. I was up right next to the stage when Cruz spoke. The booing was deafening. I have great pictures,. I will try to post some of them later. It was a fun emotional night.


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To: Nacho Bidnith

I will look for them.


21 posted on 07/21/2016 10:22:37 AM PDT by Hildy
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To: Hildy

Yeah, is Cruz going to try to be Hillary’s running mate now?


22 posted on 07/21/2016 10:32:28 AM PDT by Luircin (Stomp Hillary, build wall, stop Islam. Any of the above are good reasons to vote. Trump 2016)
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To: Hildy

Thanks for the reports!


23 posted on 07/21/2016 10:34:31 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Hildy

On Social Media the consensus is that as Charles Krauthammer said, “it was the longest suicide note he has ever read.” Would this also be the feel on the convention floor, Sen.Cruz political career is dead?


24 posted on 07/21/2016 10:34:52 AM PDT by navymom1
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To: Hildy
I'm curious, before the booing started, was there a sense that Cruz had already overstayed his welcome?

His speech seemed to drone on and on and I wondered if the crowd was getting as restless as I about it.

25 posted on 07/21/2016 10:49:15 AM PDT by CAluvdubya (<---has now left CA for NV, where God/guns have not been outlawed! Prayers for Trump and family)
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To: Hildy

Thanks so much for this thread. Your insight appreciated.


26 posted on 07/21/2016 11:24:48 AM PDT by stayathomemom ( Read Shadow Men and The Progressive Virus by Dr. Anthony Napoleon)
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To: Hildy

I would love to see pictures and read a full report when you get the time. Watching on Cspan, it seems a very happy and energetic crowd.


27 posted on 07/21/2016 11:28:12 AM PDT by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: Tennessee Nana

http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news/reporting-from-the-rnc-delegates-all-ready-to-party/article_280e45f4-4f12-11e6-8587-9b965627edeb.html?mode=jqm

Yeah, I should have done a tiny URL.


28 posted on 07/21/2016 12:45:22 PM PDT by sockmonkey (Donald Trump will ban auto-correct with an Executive Order. Go Trump!)
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To: Hildy

Maybe hold up a sign that says, Hi FReepers!!!

Ha, ha....enjoy tonight!!


29 posted on 07/21/2016 12:51:10 PM PDT by hsmomx3
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To: Sans-Culotte; Hildy
Megyn kept attempting to float the idea that "maybe Cruz won over some people by sticking to his principles"; but no one was buying it.

ME ME ME!!! is only one principle.

30 posted on 07/21/2016 1:24:06 PM PDT by gogeo (I am a proud Trumpublican.)
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To: Hildy

Thanks for the reporting!

Are most people really excited for Trump and supportive of him?

It’s been fun to watch the speeches!


31 posted on 07/21/2016 1:32:21 PM PDT by Abigail Adams
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To: Hildy; hoosiermama

C-span featured you in the audience at 10:05 tonight!!!
I screamed to my husband, “That’s HILDY!!!” then rewound and froze it. Yep, it was definitely adorable you!

You look terrific!

Thanks for this thread! Looking forward to more, and pics whenever.


32 posted on 07/21/2016 8:25:26 PM PDT by b9 (TRiUMPh!)
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To: b9; Hildy

Thanks for the ping and report. Am just now getting back on FRIDAY
Watched it all on Cspan and then flipped thru cable programs after the speech.
So glad to see Barron there. My goodness he is already up to his parents shoulder and he’s just turned ten.

Get some rest Hildy you’ve earned it


33 posted on 07/22/2016 3:46:42 AM PDT by hoosiermama (Trump card is exposing the Fifth Column in the US)
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To: Hildy

Thank you! I have only been on the convention threads so am looking forward to reading this one!


34 posted on 07/22/2016 9:46:20 AM PDT by ozaukeemom (If we continue to divide, they will conquer!)
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