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As GOP convention opens, MN party leaders stress unity
With one or more Supreme Court picks awaiting the next president, "losing is not an alternative" for Republicans even if they aren't enthusiastic about their candidate, Minnesota U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer tells state delegates.
Mick Kelly of Minneapolis organized demonstrations at the past two RNCs in Tampa, Fla., and St. Paul. He said he expects his "Coalition to Stop Trump and March on the RNC" will attract thousands of peaceful demonstrators.