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Hey, remember when grieving mothers of American men slain in battle had "absolute moral authority," in the words of New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd? Why would Pat Smith, mother of Sean Smith, one of the four Americans killed in the attack in Benghazi on September 11, 2012, not have that same authority? Sean was a wonderful son and father to my two amazing grandchildren, Samantha and Nathan, now 10 and 11. He was proud to serve his country with the United States Foreign Service. The last time I talked to Sean, the night before the terrorist attack, he told me, "Mom, I am going to die."
As Donald Trump had promised, there were surprises Monday night at the opening of his personally programmed Republican National Convention - and some of them might have surprised even him. The big hits of the night were former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Melania Trump.
Despite several attempts to target Hillary Clinton for possibly mishandling classified information, none of the remaining investigations is likely to uncover new information or hurt the presidential hopeful before the election. Lawmakers have asked the Department of Justice to look into whether Clinton committed perjury, but it's highly unlikely it will conduct another examination after deciding against criminal charges.
By JULIE PACE and ALAN FRAM Associated Press CLEVELAND - After a harsh primary, Republicans kicked off Donald Trump's general election campaign with a warm and personal validation from his wife, Melania Trump, who emotionally assured GOP convention delegates and voters across the country that the brash candidate has the character and determination to unite a divided nation "If you want someone to fight for you and your country, I can assure you, he is the guy," Mrs. Trump told delegates in her highest profile appearance of the presidential campaign. But her well-received address was marred by two passages with similarities to a speech first lady Michelle Obama delivered at the 2008 Democratic convention.
It's a far different experience watching an hour of coverage on the ABC, CBS or NBC broadcast networks or the almost unlimited amount of time on the cable networks or PBS. Melania Trump's speech about her husband was the centerpiece of the 10 p.m. hour when the broadcasters were on the air, and it consumed much of their attention.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up Monday as he walks off the stage with his wife, Melania, during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. [AP Photo] CLEVELAND - Donald Trump made his first appearance at the Republican National Convention on Monday, introducing his wife and saying, "We're going to win.
The Republican National Convention started off with a bang - or a debacle, according to your point of view. Donald Trump must hope that Day 2 hews a little closer to the script.
Our nation faces a very real and very serious problem these days with the widespread prevalence of drug overdoses. But we have an even more serious threat to the very existence of our once great nation, the insidious epidemic of Kool-aid overdosing.
Republicans cast Donald Trump as the right man for turbulent times as they opened their presidenReptial convention Monday against a backdrop of unsettling summer violence and deep discontent within their own party. For Trump, the convention was also an opportunity to assure party leaders and voters alike that there's a kinder gentler side to what many see as merely a brash businessman.
Hillary Clinton on Monday called for an end to the "madness" after the death of three law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, condemning a series of recent shootings involving police and vowing to hold those who kill police officers legally accountable. "They represent the rule of law itself.
Giuliani resigned as a New York delegate pledged to Ohio Gov. John Kasich to the Republican National Convention before a prime time speech, according to a New York Republican Party official. Fiery Giuliani touts Trump Giuliani resigned as a New York delegate pledged to Ohio Gov. John Kasich to the Republican National Convention before a prime time speech, according to a New York Republican Party official.
Howard Wilkinson, right, takes a picture of a bobblehead for sale of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Sunday in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention starts Monday, in Cleveland.
A delegate shouts as a call for a roll call vote on the rules goes out during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday. A former top intelligence official says Donald Trump “recognizes the threats we face and is not afraid to call them what they are.” Michael Flynn once led the Defense Intelligence Agency under President Barack Obama and was thought to be on the short list of potential running mates for Trump.
Supporters of Donald Trump carry sidearms as they await the start of a Trump rally at Settlers Landing Park in Cleveland. Supporters of Donald Trump carry sidearms as they await the start of a Trump rally at Settlers Landing Park in Cleveland.
The New York State Republican delegation had already been served breakfast, but they still had room for several servings of political red meat from former House Speaker Newt Gingrich . President Barack Obama and his Democratic would-be successor Hillary Clinton were "breaking their country down" at home and abroad, the Republican firebrand told a packed banquet hall at the Renaissance Hotel just a few blocks away from where the Republican National Convention convened for its first session Monday afternoon.
Known best for his role as Chachi in sitcoms "Happy Days" and its spin-off "Joanie Loves Chachi," Scott Baio will again get the limelight for a few minutes of prime time tonight. Baio, who also played a big-hearted nanny in the TV show "Charles in Charge," has been a vocal critic of Hillary Clinton.
Republicans are reminding the nation that Hillary Clinton was secretary of state during the deadly 2012 attacks on a diplomatic outpost in Benghazi, Libya, part of a broader focus on national security at the GOP convention. Pat Smith, the mother of Sean Smith , a State Department employee who was killed in Benghazi, is one of several speakers Monday night tied to the twin attacks on Sept.
Donald Trump's campaign chair says he has "close to 20" states on his list of competitive general election battlegrounds. Paul Manafort says that includes such states as Connecticut and Oregon, which he says are coming into play.
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton blasted Hillary Clinton as a "socialist" who's only running for president so she can "pardon herself" in the investigations surrounding her use of a private email server. At an Ohio delegation breakfast during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Monday, Cotton began his speech by tracking the success of the Republican Party in recent years, noting its majorities in Congress and the state offices the party has won.