Hi everyone. I was just on Twitter and found a Henry Gomez post that illustrates why you should begin following the news about the convention now, rather than waiting.
This is what's known (at least where I came from) as an "advancer" -- a story written before a big event or the beginning of something new, that predicts what might happen or what movement(s) might be building that could influence what happens:
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/07/the_dump_donald_trump_movement.html
The "Dump Trump" movement is a big deal in this story and others that political journalists all over the country are doing this week. So is the possibility that something interesting will come out of the pre-convention meetings on Thursday and Friday (July 14-15) about the Rules -- I use a capital R for that because these are significant, and could either help or hinder Trump in his nomination bid. Here's another advancer that focuses on the Rules:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/your-complete-guide-to-the-coming-anti-trump-rebellion-at-the-rnc/
We will be talking about The Rules in class and reading some. This is why you -- and all journalists and political scientists interested in the convention -- need to do that. Even if they're dull.
Exercise for today: See if you can find the Rules for the 2012 RNC online.
Have a great day!
Dr. B
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