Day 2 of Republican National Convention

McCain, a Republican, was indeed honored last week at the Democratic National Convention, but not so much at the GOP’s National Gathering. As for the convention, Tuesday’s theme was “Land of Opportunity,” which hits home for Arizona Delegate and State Treasurer, Kimberly Yee.

Here are a few highlights from Day 2 of the Republican National Convention:

“We pray for healing and comfort to Jacob Blake and his family,” Pastor Norma Urrabazo mentions of the police shooting of Jacob Blake while opening the second night of the Republican National Convention with a prayer. pic.twitter.com/ktRZBV7dbA

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WATCH: During his Republican National Convention speech, Larry Kudlow — President Trump’s top economic adviser — spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic, saying, “It was awful.”

The pandemic has killed 170,000 people in the U.S. and continues to take a hold globally. pic.twitter.com/Cwe5U9Up8c

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First lady Melania Trump addresses the pandemic during her Rose Garden speech at the Republican convention:

“My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone who has lost a loved one. … I know many people are anxious and some feel helpless. I want you to know you are not alone.” pic.twitter.com/IF640OTQLI

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) August 26, 2020

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses the GOP Convention in a pre-taped message from Jerusalem.

Pompeo’s speech is a break from State Dept. guidance, including a cable signed by Pompeo himself, that tells U.S. diplomats they cannot participate in political, partisan events. pic.twitter.com/rFGBlOy3te

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) August 26, 2020

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