1.   The rally was intended to provide a memorable send-off to the Republican convention in San Diego, where they will arrive Sunday.

2.   The Republican convention was the most lavish exorcism in history.

3.   There were more angry protests outside the Republican convention Friday.

4.   ...the Republican convention.

5.   Another important development prior to the opening of the Republican convention was the finalization of party policy by the Republican platform committee.

6.   Amity Shlaes, a Journal editorial page alumna who now writes a column for the Financial Times, attended a rump Republican convention in a seaside New Jersey town.

7.   And all week long, the stage will be filled with women and minorities, faces that are not usually highlighted at Republican conventions.

8.   And he vowed to maintain his sharp-edged campaign against abortion, immigration and free trade through the Republican convention in San Diego in mid-August.

9.   And he skillfully navigated the national Republican convention, turning what could have been a damaging event into something of a political plus.