It’s here.
The national security event known as the Republican National Convention kicked off July 18. More than 50,000 delegates, activists, artists, journalists, politicians, out-of-town police, open-carry enthusiasts and just about anyone else you can think ofexceptthe Republican establishment are descending on Cleveland this weekend.
By all accounts, Clevelanders make tracks out of town. Case Western has effectivelyshut down campusfor the week;Cleveland State is right behind them. The Cleveland police have purchased 2,000 sets of riot gear and 10,000 flexible handcuffs while they remain governed bya consent decree. Peter Thiel, Melania Trump, Ted Cruz and Newt Gingrich are slated to speak, but it’s apparently too long of a trip for Sarah Palin. Meanwhile, itremains increasingly unclear who’s going to be able to pay the bill.
The following is a non-comprehensive guide to an incomprehensible moment. To be updated throughout the week, as events dictate.
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