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Jul 29, 2016
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What did you think of the DNC & RNC?
The Democratic convention highlighted ongoing divisions within the party. Many Republicans are having a tough time supporting Donald Trump. Did you watch the speeches? What did you think?
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 28:  Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton acknowledges the crowd as she arrives on stage during the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 28, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton received the number of votes needed to secure the party's nomination. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton acknowledges the crowd as she arrives on stage during the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 28, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Democratic convention highlighted ongoing divisions within the party. Many Republicans are having a tough time supporting Donald Trump. Did you watch the speeches? What did you think?

The general election is officially underway.

On Thursday night, Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic party's nomination for president and worked to consolidate a divided party. On the Republican side, many longtime conservatives are having a tough time supporting Donald Trump.

Did you watch the speeches? What did you think?

Guests:

Ron Elving, Senior Editor and Correspondent, NPR's Washington Desk

Lisa Garcia Bedolla, Chancellor's Professor of education and political science at the University of California, Berkeley

Sean T. Walsh, media and political strategist and member of the State Wide Leadership Council for the Public Policy Institute of California; he is a former adviser to California Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Pete Wilson

Lisa Camooso Miller, Republican strategist and partner at Blueprint Communications, public affairs firm based in D.C.; she tweets from 

Matt Rodriguez, Democratic strategist; founder of Rodriguez Strategies; former senior Obama advisor in 2008; he tweets from 

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