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Cruz booed. "Lock her up." Trump's big night is here.

Happy Thursday. Convention-goers have created their own slogan for the 2016 campaign that has some uncomfortable — "Lock her up!" Usually in reference to Benghazi or her private email scandal, the chant shows just how little the Republican crowd think of Hillary Clinton. [<a href="http://www.newsweek.com/lock-her-slogan-republicans-hillary-clinton-donald-trump-ted-cruz-482503"; target="_blank">Newsweek</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/rnc-2016-lock-her-up-chant-hillary-clinton-225916"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]

<strong>Topping the news: </strong>Texas Sen. Ted Cruz unleashed a surreal scene at the convention as it slowly dawned on delegates that he wouldn't be endorsing Donald Trump, instead he said "vote your conscience." The sustained applause turned into a few cat calls and ended in a wave of boos. Utah's delegation said they were upset at how Cruz was treated. Others thought Cruz was in the wrong.  [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4140123-155/cruz-refuses-to-endorse-trump-sparking"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865658429/VP-candidate-Pence-key-to-showing-Utah-GOP-theyre-on-same-page-as-Trump.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/nation-world/ted-cruz-doesnt-endorse-trump-draws-boos">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://www.npr.org/2016/07/21/486855211/worst-possible-place-worst-possible-time-trump-cruz-feud-flares-anew?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=politics&utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews"; target="_blank">NPR</a>] [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/us/politics/ted-cruz-donald-trump-mike-pence-rnc.html">NYTimes</a>]

-> The Cruz debacle overshadowed Indiana Gov. and Trump's running mate Mike Pence, who gave a workmanlike speech painting the presidential nominee's unorthodox and combative style as "distinctly American." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4140264-155/running-mate-mike-pence-describes-trump"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/07/21/pence-rallies-gop-to-unite-accepts-vp-nod-cruz-withholds-endorsement.html"; target="_blank">FoxNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/rnc-2016-mike-pence-225921?lo=ap_b2"; target="_blank">Politico</a>] (more on the convention below)

-> A new poll shows that two-thirds of Utahns would pay more income tax if the money went to public education. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/10241-"; target="_blank">UtahPolicy</a>]

<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From <a href="https://twitter.com/MEPfuller"; target="_blank">@MEPFuller</a>: "RNC Convention recap: Night 1: Plagiarism Night 2: "Lock her up" Night 3: Murder Ted Cruz Night 4: ???? Bonus Night: Profit???"

From <a href="http://twitter.com/ryanbeckwith">@ryanbeckwith</a>: "Just realized that Ted Cruz basically filibustered Trump."

<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>From Cleveland:</strong> It's the final day of the Republican National </span><span class="s1">Convention and Donald J. Trump — don't forget the J, folks — will </span><span class="s1">formally accept the GOP's nomination tonight in a widely anticipated </span><span class="s1">speech. Will he use a TelePrompTer? Will he wing it? We shall see.</span></p>

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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">-> So what was in Utah delegates' swag bags? We're glad you asked: A </span><span class="s1">copy of Donald Trump's book, "Crippled America," two Make America </span><span class="s1">Great Again hats – one blue, one white — and a Trump shirt. So far, we haven't seen a</span><span class="s1"> Utah delegate sporting said hats. (You have to buy </span><span class="s1">the iconic red one. $25)</span></p>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">-> Spotted: Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes, who spent some time in the </span><span class="s1">Trump Suite, snapping a selfie with Omarosa Manigault, winner of The </span><span class="s1">Apprentice.</span></p>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">-> Tonight's theme: "Make America One Again." The program begins at </span><span class="s1">5:30 Utah time with speakers that include Rep. Marsha Blackburn, </span><span class="s1">Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, billionaire </span><span class="s1">Peter Thiel, Ivanka Trump and then, of course, The Donald.</span></p>

<p class="p1"><em>To the stories: </em>Utah Republicans can't seem to find the same amount of support and enthusiasm that they had for Mitt Romney in 2012. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4138849-155/utah-republicans-long-for-the-good"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]</p>

-> Utah State Sen. Mark Madsen is leaning toward voting for the Libertarian Party's Gary Johnson because of his disillusionment with the Republican Party under Donald Trump. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4138851-155/utah-delegates-libertarian-leanings-an-uncomfortable"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Utah Mormons are hesitant to support Trump, in part because of his proposed Muslim ban. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4139685-155/utah-mormons-find-trumps-style-and"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> The Utah delegation took a break from the convention and toured the LDS Kirtland Temple in Kirtland, Ohio. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865658433/Photos-Utah-delegates-tour-historic-sites-in-Kirtland.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Melania Trump's speechwriter, a University of Utah graduate, apologized for using passages from Michelle Obama's 2008 DNC speech in the speech Trump delivered at the RNC. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/home/4137931-155/melania-trump-speechwriter-graduated-from-university"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> An Ohio Mormon gave the invocation at the RNC Wednesday, where he prayed for political leaders and America's enemies. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4139653-155/ohio-mormon-prays-for-political-leaders"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Two officers received minor injuries and 18 people were arrested during a flag burning protest outside the RNC. [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/20/politics/cleveland-republican-convention-protests/index.html">CNN</a>]

-> Here are Trent Nelson's fabulous photos from the third day of the RNC. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4139623-155/photos-day-three-of-the-republican"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>In other news: </strong>Utah State Auditor John Dougall says board members' expensive outings and retreats show the Utah Local Governments Trust has a "culture of excess" – all at taxpayers' expense. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4137838-155/utah-auditor-local-governments-insurance-co-op"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865658420/Local-government-board-fostered-culture-of-excess-state-audit-shows.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Rep. Mia Love's campaign released some internal polls showing her with a 51 percent to 36 percent advantage over Democratic challenger Doug Owens. The campaign says this is the highest marks Love has received in her own polling of the 4th District. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/10232-"; target="_blank">UtahPolicy</a>]

-> Midvale City is accepting applications for a new justice court judge. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4137192-155/midvale-city-justice-court-vacancy-announced"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Utah is upping its efforts to trap, test and kill mosquitoes after a man contracted the Zika virus after caring for his ailing father, event though this man did not travel to a Zika-affected country or have sex with anyone carrying the virus. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4138514-155/after-unusual-zika-case-utah-ramps"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

 

 

-> Law enforcement officers spoke about how to keep house of worship safe while maintaining an open-door policy. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4133030-155/its-hard-to-hate-up-close"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Pat Bagley comments on the Republicans extremely negative focus on Hillary Clinton. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4139383-155/bagley-cartoon-possession"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>Nationally:</strong> Trump said he wouldn't just immediately come to the aid of a NATO nation, which is exactly the point of the international organization. He said the support would be contingent on how strongly the member nation had supported the United States. [<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/07/21/trump-appears-put-conditions-aiding-nato-allies/87374266/"; target="_blank">USAToday</a>]

-> Some schools are reluctant to send their students abroad in the wake of unrest in France and Turkey. [<a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/07/after-terror-in-france-and-unrest-in-turkey-schools-grapple-with-whether-to-send-students-abroad/492113/">Atlantic</a>]

-> A new study claims that Harry Potter fans are unlikely to support Trump.  [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/harry-potter-donald-trump-fans-225919">Politico</a>]

<strong>Where are they?</strong>

<ul>

<li>Rep. Mia <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove"; target="_blank">Love</a> </strong>meets with business leaders in the district. Later she meets with a veterans group.</li>

<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> and Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> attend the Republican National Convention.</li>

<li>SLC Mayor Jackie <a href="http://twitter.com/slcmayor"; target="_blank"><strong>Biskupski</strong></a> hits an EMC Global Workforce Inclusion meeting. Later in the afternoon, she participates in SLCtv Conversations with the Mayor.</li>

<li>President Barack <strong><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a> </strong></strong>welcomes the Kansas City Royals to the White House to honor the team and their 2015 World Series victory. In the afternoon, he delivers remarks at an Eid al-Fitr reception at the White House.</li>

</ul>

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