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Trump Campaign Picks 'Non-Conventional' Speakers For The Republican Convention

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July 14, 2016

The main stage on the convention floor at the Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, is prepared for the upcoming Republican National Convention, as workers stand in a man lift on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

The Trump campaign says it was looking for "non-conventional speakers... emphasizing real-world experience" for its convention next week.

The lineup includes an eclectic collection of celebrities, Trump family members and politicians. Noticeably absent from the list are any members of the Bush family, as well as the party's last two presidential nominees.

Here & Now's Robin Young talks with NPR's lead political editor Domenico Montenaro about this most unconventional convention.

Guest

Domenico Montanaro, NPR lead political editor. He tweets @domeniconpr.

This segment aired on July 14, 2016.

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