Reactions to Trump’s acceptance speech

7/22/16

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from The Gray Area:

7/22/16:

Reactions to Trump’s acceptance speech differ across party lines, much as expected.

Donald Trump made his acceptance speech last night at the Republican National Convention. He stayed on script and away from bombastic, emotional statements he is known for. Even when protestors in the audience acted up, he said nothing, looked away for about 15-20 seconds and then pointed out how great the Cleveland Police have been.

He did what he needed to do. Could he have done better, sure. Could he have done worse, absolutely. On balance, good speech, he could have delivered it better by not yelling. But he is not the polished orator like our current President who delivers bad policy beautifully.

This election will come down to two things:
1. Do you agree with his policies? Last night he outlined many.
2. Do you believe him?

Next week in Philadelphia where the Democrats will assemble, the same two questions will apply.

In Trump’s speech he promised to tell the truth, so fact checkers have been busy all night going after his statements. Interestingly, both left and right fact checkers have found him largely accurate in the points he made in last night’s speech.

As to the expected reactions, here are a few headlines this morning:

From the left – The New York Times:

A vision for the future summed up in two words, “I Alone”

A speech full of foreboding

Sunny spots in speech came mostly from the stage lights

Make America Hate Again

Donald Trump’s campaign of fear

The Siberian candidate

Escape His Caricature? Donald Trump Passes Up the Chance

Ivanka Trumps portrait of her father was almost unrecognizable

MSNBC:

Donald Trump’s journey to the dark side