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Republicans, Democrats React To Donald Trump’s Convention Speech

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Thursday, July 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Thursday, July 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The 2016 Republican National Convention has come to a close, finishing up with a much-anticipated speech from GOP nominee Donald Trump.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Democratic political analyst Jamal Simmons and Republican strategist Paris Dennard about the reactions on both sides of the aisle.

Hear more of Here & Now‘s coverage from the Republican National Convention.

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Guests

Paris Dennard, Here & Now political analyst and a Republican strategist. He tweets @PARISDENNARD.

Jamal Simmons, Democratic political analyst and television commentator. He tweets @JamalSimmons.

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