The Missed Moments at Trumpapalooza

Rachel Bade: “The tentpole event had promise for the party, even as some moderate Republicans refused to attend. Turn out the base. Rally the troops. Re-build GOP momentum that’s been tripped up by concerns about prices at the pump and sticker-shock at the grocery store.”

“But even some Republicans are conceding that Night One of the GOP convention was marred by a steady stream of missed opportunities. Chances to draw the contrast with socialist-embracing Democrats that fell through the cracks. Openings to tout legislative victories that went unsaid.”

“And Democrats? They’re positively giddy at what they’re seeing.”