Why the Plagiarism Problem Matters
Trump's convention had the look and feel of a traditional political convention, but the message was more designed to tap into the conservative id than the general electorate. With a focus on illegal immigration, Benghazi and police shootings, the opening night featured conservative tropes and speakers who have made their buck on the conservative speaking circuit. To a certain extent, it's out of necessity, as Trump is still struggling to unify the GOP. Hillary Clinton's explanation for why her use of a private email server was wrong. The protest scene in Cleveland. And the most political foods in America. Here are your must-reads for now. We'll be back with more from Cleveland this evening, Must Reads, Donald Trump's Raucous Convention Opens Unconventionally Three television stars. Two Trumps. And one tampon joke. TIME, Pro-Trump, Anti-Trump Protesters Agree The Other Side is Brainwashed The scene in Cleveland TIME, Melania Trump Uses Phrases From Michelle Obama's 2008 Convention Speech Plagiarism charges mar well-received speech TIME, Convention Floor Erupts After Never Trump Action Fails The end of Never Trump TIME, Sound Off, "Frankly if I knew somebody did it, I'd fire them too."  Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort to TIME Tuesday morning on the Melania Trump speech, "Well, it was wrong becauselook at what it hasgenerated."  Hillary Clinton to Charlie Rose on her private email server, Bits and Bites, Melania Trump Strikes Rare Note of Compassion at Republican Convention TIME, How Angry is the Republican Convention Right Now? TIME, Meet the Rising Star Who Spoke at the Republican Convention TIME, Rep. Steve King Asks What Subgroup' Contributed More to Civilization Than Whites TIME, The Most Political Foods in America TIME, Do You Eat Like a Republican or a Democrat? TIME, Donald Trump's Campaign Still Holding Grudges as Convention Starts TIME, RNC Chairman Says He'd Consider Firing Melania Trump's Speechwriter Bloomberg, Pence vs. Clinton on the Iraq War Vote Mistake' Washington Post