1. Trump rejects phantom Cruz endorsement
Ten hours after officially becoming the Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump predicted Ted Cruz would ultimately endorse him, but said: “If he gives it I will not accept it.”
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Trump said Cruz’s non-endorsement of him at the GOP convention was “dishonorable”: “Honestly he may have ruined his political career,” said Trump. “I feel so bad.”
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Then Trump said that the National Enquirer deserved a Pulitzer and praised a cover story speciously identifying a man photographed with Lee Harvey Oswald as Ted Cruz’s father.
'I have no control over anything'
2. Clinton to unveil veep
A well-sourced report said Hillary Clinton was set to unveil her running mate and appear with him (?) on Saturday, but at press time no such news had broken. Instead Clinton tweeted about the “horrific situation in Munich”.
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Monitoring the horrific situation in Munich. We stand with our friends in Germany as they work to bring those responsible to justice. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 22, 2016
3. Kaine looking likely
While Clinton’s veep selection was still unknown, attention surged toward a top contender, Senator Tim Kaine, whose Wikipedia page was edited a whopping 124 times on Friday, in a previously indicative metric.
4. Left wary of Kaine
Are we getting a "bait and switch"? Is Clinton a Progressive? Not If She Chooses Tim Kaine - Rewire https://t.co/40oGo0xhM7
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) July 22, 2016
5. Trump ratings average
Early TV ratings data suggested that Trump’s RNC acceptance speech did not set a viewership record for such events, as the Republican debates starring Trump this year have, Reuters reported.
'Incredible stage & set'
One of the best produced, including the incredible stage & set, in the history of conventions. Great unity! Big T.V. ratings! @KarlRove
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2016
6. Obama rebuts Trump
The president rebutted Trump’s dire Thursday speech, saying: “The idea that America is somehow on the verge of collapse – this vision of violence and chaos everywhere – doesn’t really jibe with the experience of most people.”
7. Clinton visits Pulse nightclub site
8. Ivanka Trump dress still available
Shop Ivanka's look from her #RNC speech: https://t.co/ma42A92DYa #RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/DwHvSOu8Ue
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) July 22, 2016
... and another thing:
TRUMPBART EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Photo Reveals Ted Cruz’s Father Conspiring with Bigfoot to Assassinate Loch Ness Monster pic.twitter.com/owFyJKwhYo
— Trumpbart News (@Trumpbart) July 22, 2016
... and another thing:
The Rolling Stones do not endorse Donald Trump. You Can't Always Get What You Want was used without the band's permission.
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) July 22, 2016
... and another thing:
The unauthorized use of #HereComestheSun at the #RNCinCLE is offensive & against the wishes of the George Harrison estate.
— George Harrison (@GeorgeHarrison) July 22, 2016
... and another thing:
Anyway, here is a video of @timkaine playing the harmonica. https://t.co/iu9PMWvHkT
— David Nather (@DavidNather) July 22, 2016
