Mirror, Mirror.......

"Mirror, mirror on the wall......."  After an up and down kind of convention, it seems there is a high degree of uncertainty about where the republican candidate currently stands.  I suppose it would be helpful to gaze into a mirror that can provide some kind of vision into the future. and ask LOTS of questions. 

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It could provide some guidance into "next steps," and perhaps help political strategists lay out an articulate and well-planned course from now until the election.  It does seem as though the "non-establishment" aspect of Candidate Trump's persona so far has been his lack of willingness to be methodical and systematic, which places high demands on his impromptu speech skills.  Under more and more scrutiny the inconsistencies in his messages are being called into closer focus, however.  Iyana seems to have his ear.  I wonder if she is an organized, systematic person or if she depends on others for her structure???

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Convention promises will probably now be both key talking points and key interview points as 'the list' has become the backbone of the Republican platform.  The days, weeks and months ahead will be interesting to watch, for those of us who can STAND to watch.  Once the Democrat's convention is history, I am anxious to see the text list of platform issues in a classic T-chart where each talking point from both side is listed with the oppositions position in the other column.

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I am also anxious to see where other republicans land on many of the key issues now that the convention is over.  It is clear that Ted Cruz is not a party player, but what about the others?  Will we see more alligence to the party no matter what?

Now we get to watch the democrats and their probable candidate, Hilary.  It will be an interesting week, won't it??

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