Just how successful was this week’s Republican national convention? And just how well did the RNC and Trump campaign aim their message at persuadables?
One measure of this comes from an unlikely source — CNN’s Van Jones. During a segment in which the other panelists poked fun at the inclusion of Hulk Hogan and other colorful speakers, Jones warned that critics missed the big picture of a fighting spirit and unity. In fact, Jones declared that he hadn’t seen anything like it in at least 16 years, and then among Democrats:
Van Jones: “The last time I was at a convention that felt like this it was 2008 with Obama. Something’s happening.”
— ModernSonsOfLiberty (@MdrnSonsLiberty) July 19, 2024
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