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. 

Show Notes:

• Team of rivals: Former foes, ousted aide bathe Trump in praise at RNC
• Trump and Biden, watching their language
• Fact-checking Day 3 of the Republican National Convention
• Vance’s ascension solidifies isolationist faction of GOP
• Vance delivers populist message as he accepts VP nomination
• Which swing-district Republicans are skipping party’s convention?
• Respect for difference is more important than an appeal for nonexistent unity
• Fact-checking Day 2 of the Republican National Convention
• Bandaged Trump met with thunderous reaction at RNC light on policy plans
• Republicans grapple with contrasting goals at national convention
• The political system is blinking red
• Count the contradictions: Brow-furrowing moments from GOP convention
• Fact-checking Day 1 of the Republican National Convention