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

Bounce: Donald Trump surges to lead after GOP convention

In Ohio, GOP hopes close-up look will prove flattering

Republican presidential Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence celebrate after Mr. Trump's acceptance speech Thursday, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. (Associated Press)

Longtime delegates haven't seen anything like the 2016 convention -- or its nominee

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)

Black Lives Matter blasts Trump as a 'terrorist' after law-and-order 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)

AP FACT CHECK: Donald Trump resurfaces debunked claims in speech

"As your president, I will do everything in my power to protect our LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of a hateful foreign ideology," Donald Trump said, drawing a strong ovation from the crowd. (Associated Press)

GOP moves toward embrace of gays in convention's final night

Donald Trump promises 'the truth, and nothing else,' releases speech transcript with 282 footnotes

"I am your voice," Donald Trump said. "I have embraced crying mothers who have lost their children because our politicians put their personal agendas before the national good. I have no patience for injustice, no tolerance for government incompetence, no sympathy for leaders who fail their citizens." (Associated Press)

Donald Trump completes takeover of GOP, declares 'I am your voice'

Protesters yell in Public Square on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Cleveland, during the final day of the Republican convention.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)

RNC demonstrations largely peaceful as anticipated riots fall to materialize

Despite some minor snafus, Gary Johnson, Libertarian Party's presidential nominee, says he plans to keep doing his thing going forward, touting a recent single-day "money comet" haul. (Associated Press)

Libertarians hope to woo supporters from RNC

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, center, gives a thumbs up as he talks with production crew during a walk through in preparation for his speech at the Republican National Convention, Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Cleveland. At right is is daughter Ivanka. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Early Trump backers bask in glory at convention

Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Ted Cruz banking on Donald Trump loss, 2020 front-runner status, strategists say

Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, gavels the convention to order during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Reince Priebus must decide whether to enforce Republican pledge

Donald Trump hijacks Obama's 'change' slogan for acceptance speech

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rallied a crowd in April at the Milwaukee Theatre. Party members in the state hope this is the year they win the big prize. (Associated Press)

Wisconsin Republicans see hope this year to back a presidential winner

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., speaks during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

Mike Huckabee: Ted Cruz supporters embarrassed by him

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump greets Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Top GOP donor: Trump 'has not as of yet reached out to us'

Photo via PlasticJesus.net, the website for L.A. street artist Plastic Jesus. On July 19, the artist placed a model wall around Donald Trump's square on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a satirical commentary on the Republican presidential nominee's call for building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Someone else's wall: Artist puts barricade around Trump's star

Ivanka Trump (Associated Press)

Ivanka Trump 'terrified' about giving GOP convention speech

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump walk on stage to greet Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump trolls media while testing microphone: 'I love the media. They're so honest'

A protester at the Republican convention in Cleveland lights the American flag on fire. (YouTube, We Are Change)

Cleveland protester ignites while trying to burn American flag: 'You're on fire, stupid!'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, right, walks off stage with his wife Melania during the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame trolls GOP convention with playlist

Secret Service says it's investigating Al Baldasaro, a Trump adviser, over Clinton comments

Comedian Kate McKinnon portraying Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a special SNL "Weekend Update" segment on MSNBC from the Republican National Convention. Captured from video on Twitter.

SNL's Kate McKinnon 'Ginsburns' Trump, GOP convention in character as Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump walks wife Melania on stage during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Group files campaign finance violation over Melania Trump speechwriter

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Defiant Ted Cruz refuses to commit to voting for Trump, cites attacks on his wife, dad

Eric Trump, son of Republican Presidential nominee Donald J. Trump, watches during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Eric Trump: Ted Cruz's speech was 'classless'

Mike Pence: 'Every confidence' Trump will see to it that U.S. lives up to treaty obligations

Former Attorney General of Virginia Ken Cuccinelli walks around the convention floor during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Ken Cuccinelli: I helped escort Heidi Cruz away from the GOP convention floor for her safety

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., flashes a thumbs up as he leaves the stage during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ted Cruz fundraises off his GOP convention speech

From The Vault

** FILE ** Actor Clint Eastwood addresses an empty chair at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Clint Eastwood: Talks about convention chat with chair

Actor-director Clint Eastwood speaks on behalf of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Eastwood's speech: ‘Classic improv’ or ‘bizarre’?

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida addresses the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./The Washington Times)

Rubio: American exceptionalism imperiled under Obama

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Romney to turn to Reagan playbook for stretch run

** FILE ** Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jeb Bush defends his brother, former president

Mitt Romney accepts the nomination of the Republican Party for president of the United States at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Romney accepts GOP nomination at RNC, vows leadership, 'lots of jobs'

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