LIVE THREAD:RNC National Convention Day 3 July 20, 2016 starts @ 7pm ET

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[nikos1121]

Wednesday: Make America First Again

• 7 p.m.: Speech by nominee for Vice-President

• TBA: Speech by Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich

• TBA: Speech by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)

• TBA: Speech by Eileen Collins, retired astronaut

• TBA: Speech by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi

• TBA: Speech by Laura Ingraham, former attorney and host of the Laura Ingraham Show

• TBA: Speech by Phil Ruffin, hotelier and owner of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino

• TBA: Speech by Michelle Van Etten, entrepreneur

• TBA: Speech by Ralph Alvarado, Jr., State Senator for Kentucky and Physician

• TBA: Speech by Darrell Scott, Pastor at the New Spirit Revival Center Ministries

• TBA: Speech by Harold Hamm, CEO and founder of Continental Resources, one of the largest oil producers in the country, shale oil pioneer and 39th richest person in United States

• TBA: Speech by Gov. Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin

• TBA: Speech by Lynne Patton, Vice President of the Eric Trump Foundation

• TBA: Speech by Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida

• TBA: Speech by Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump and Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization

• TBA: Speech by Newt and Callista Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and wife

• TBA: Speech by Gov. Mike Pence, Governor for Indiana and presumptive nominee for Vice President

[Baldwin77]

I really thought Cruz would be excellent on the SC too. Not any more. First of all, the Senate would NEVER approve him. They all hate him.

Tonight was the lowest political move I have ever seen ... and I’ve been watching conventions since Nixon’s nominations.

He’s done. He’s done.

[Baldwin77]

There are some fine, conservative people in the state of NY. They are overshadowed by the loud liberals in NYC. Cruz is a fool to paint all NYers with the NYC brush.

Big mistake. Shows how little he know about the state.

[STARLIT]

Gosh that’s a very good point!!!

[OKSooner]

Yes, the whole world saw why he is a loser.

[CedarDave]

I think Donald just let Teddy hang himself.

Very astute observation. Listening to F&F this a.m. Tucker Carlson opined that Cruz has no future with the party or as a possible Trump pick for SCOTUS. Very sad for him to do that. Even Rubio swallowed hard and endorsed Trump though from afar.

[Guenevere]

As Ted stuck the knife in last night he was smiling that weird little smile

Maybe he was smiling because Soros has a nice big bank account waiting for him in a Swiss bank.

[goodnesswins]

Actually I may listen to Levin today...since he worked for Reagan I want to hear if he would REALLY support Cruz’s non endorsement.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

ALL HAT, NO CATTLE;

All SIT and no saddle.

[Jane Long]

cRuz = John Roberts

$$$$$

[DollyCali]

BTTT

[Jane Long]

Cruz should have taken the YUGE hint that crowd was giving him and said the right thing for this moment in time for the sake of unity.

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Narcissists cannot take hints, or social cues.

In his own, twisted mind, he likely thought that audience was there for him....and were temporarily mistaken, once he (may have) picked up on their booing.

He’s a sick puppy. I feel sorry for his kids...and, maybe even a teensy bit sorry for Hidey.

[Jane Long]

Will do. Thanks for the heads up.

[Guenevere]

Cruz is live right now doubling down with a vengeance!

FOx, Cnn MSNBC showing it

[Liberty Valance]

LOL! Trending topic on facebook news feed: "Talk Show Host Laura Ingraham Gives Nazi Salute During RNC Speech."

That speech must have scared the panties off the progs. ;o)

[angcat]

Newt scared me to death.

[angcat]

True my family is Native New York Republicans I grew up that way.

[SomeCallMeTim]

I've got news for you....Nelson Rockefeller was MORE Conservative than Teddy is.

I'm old enough to remember Nelson Rockefeller. You're really off your rocker if you think he was "more conservative" than Ted.

Look.. you hate Ted. I get that. After last night, I'm pretty much done trying to defend him. But, I'm never going to agree that he's the same as Obama, or Rockefeller. sheesh.

[SomeCallMeTim]

I heard that rumor too, but I have to say I really thought he would at least say something like, “...And that is why we must defeat Hillary Clinton in the fall.” I would have accepted even that with no mention of Trump as a kind-of, sort-of fulfillment of his pledge and his word.

I agree. He didn't pledge to "endorse" the nominee. But, he did pledge to "support" the nominee. That was pretty weak "support".

I'd been hearing rumors all week about Cruz delegates walking out. For a minute there, at the end of Ted's speech, I thought he was trying to get them to do that. THAT, is NOT support. I wouldn't be shocked if some of them do it tonight.

There's just nothing good about last night for Ted. Trump schooled him, used him, and tossed him aside. Trump gave him a chance to unify. Ted chose suicide.

[RitaOK]

Hey, I finally saw the TRUMP fly over! I totally missed that, yesterday!

Cruz was delusional, wrapped up in his little cult on the street still campaigning.

[TennesseeGirl]

Laura did mention in passing on her show one day that she & Dinesh dated for a while when they were in college.