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‘Is anyone ready to lead’ the right? The left asks

Balloons fall after Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump, addresses the delegates during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday. (AP/John Locher)
Balloons fall after Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump, addresses the delegates during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday. (AP/John Locher)
By Bria Felicien
Aug 28, 2018

1. Want to honor McCain, GOP? Grow a spine.

From Washington Post: "Trump's Republican Party cares little for McCain's ideals of honor, service and community."

2. John McCain and the tragic transformation of the Republican Party

From Washington Post: "Donald Trump's victory in 2016 proved the GOP wasn't interested in the longtime senator's idea of a grand bargain on immigration."

3. Can Republicans Get Their Ideas Mojo Back?

From Politico: "With Paul Ryan leaving and a backward-looking president in charge, the "party of ideas" faces an innovation crisis. Is anyone ready to lead?"

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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