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‘Happy Days’ for Republicans in Milwaukee

Political Theater, Episode 332

Former President Donald Trump and his Republican Party are riding high at their national nominating convention, confident of their prospects for winning in November.
Former President Donald Trump and his Republican Party are riding high at their national nominating convention, confident of their prospects for winning in November. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By Jason Dick, John T. Bennett and Briana Reilly
Posted July 18, 2024 at 10:25am

MILWAUKEE — Jokes about the Milwaukee-set 1970s show “Happy Days” notwithstanding, the Republican National Convention has put some steam in the strides of the GOP, who have taken their 2024 confidence meter up to 11. Republicans feel good about their nominee, Donald Trump, their opponent, Joe Biden, and their chances in November. Roll Callers John T. Bennett and Briana Reilly join the podcast to talk about what it’s like on the ground in Brew City. 

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