Politics & Government

PHOTOS: Cleveland RNC Roundup / Trump Dumps / RNC is 'Business as Usual' / Tim Tebow Pulls Out / Trump and Cruz Seen Kissing

Miss a day, miss a lot: Trump Dumps in Lakewood / RNC is 'Business as Usual' / Tim Tebow Pulls Out / Trump and Cruz Seen Smooching

The Republican National Convention transformation for Downtown Cleveland is just about complete. Media companies have taken over restaurants and with the Indians on a road trip until after the RNC, Progressive Field has become the Freedom Marketplace for preferred vendors during the convention.

Let's take a look back at some recent RNC-related stories.

Fear's Confections in Lakewood Introduces Trump Dumps in Time for the RNC

  • Fear's Confections at 15208 Madison Ave in Lakewood has created a delicious tribute to the man whom next week's activities will revolve around — TRUMP DUMPS!

Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams on the RNC: 'Business as Usual in an Unusual Manner'

  • Cleveland Police Chief Williams spoke at the U.S. Secret Service press conference at the new Multi-Agency Communications Center (MACC).

UPDATE: Tim Tebow NOT Speaking at RNC, Trump Campaign Manager Says 'I Don't Know What Happened' (Video)

  • Tebow seemed surprised to find out he was scheduled to speak at the RNC after returning from the Philippines and says it was a "rumor.".

New Donald Trump-Mike Pence Logo: 'What is the T doing to that P?'

  • The Trump-Pence duo shocked many with the suggestive appearance of its new logo.

Donald Trump: Mike Tyson Was Not Invited to Speak at RNC Convention

  • Donald Trump took to Twitter Tuesday night to say Mike Tyson was never an invited speaker at the Republican Convention next month.

Trump and Cruz Seen Smooching Near Cleveland Airport

  • There's no word if there are plans for a series of billboards featuring Mike Huckabee and VP candidate Mike Pence.

Michael Symon: Donald Trump 'Creeps Me Out,' I Won't Let Him in my Restaurants

  • Radio show began with discussion of seating arrangements at Mabel's BBQ and the Cleveland Indians when "Michael from Cleveland" called in.

'Gotta Mow Lawn' And Other Lies Why Republicans Won't Attend Cleveland Convention

  • Several prominent Republicans have better things to do than attend the convention. There may be a truth or two among the reasons.

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