The Republicans aim to turn the election spotlight back on to the economy as polls show it remains the core concern of voters, and the only main policy area where President Trump retains a lead over Joe Biden. The theme at the party’s convention was “Land of Promise”, but the main speakers were focused on dire forecasts of what a Democratic victory in November would mean: higher taxes and a “cultural revolution” that would end the rule of law. Mr Trump, 74, was exalted as the “bodyguard of western civilisation”, protecting America from a socialist alternative, with his record on building a strong economy the central policy appeal. Melania Trump was expected to top the bill on the second night with a speech from the

Source: The Times August 25, 2020 23:10 UTC