The RNC Sketchbook: Day 1

Our man in Cleveland, Marquil from EmpireWire, sends back pages from his sketchpad. 

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Sunday afternoon: NYGOP Chairman Ed Cox greets the press

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NY delegation’s breakfast guest, former Speaker of the House and VP candidate honorable mention, Newt Gingrich.

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Ohio’s “open carry” gun policy does not extend to Cleveland’s Marriott Renaissance Hotel, home of the New York GOP delegation.

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Monday morning: Economist & Media personality Lawrence Kudlow delivers applause lines at NY delegations “Make America Safe Again” breakfast

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Representative Chris Collins (R-NY 27th District) took calls while waiting for breakfast. 

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Open carry (and lowered flags) on display in Cleveland’s Public Square