A delegation of hundreds of New York Republicans hoping to cheer in person, as President Trump is nominated for a second term, has been reduced to just six people. The novel coronavirus pandemic has scaled down national political conventions, including the GOP confab that kicks off on Monday. For New York’s Republicans, that means a missed chance for ascendant figures to mingle with people from across the state—and nation—as the party starts to think about its statewide slate for 2022.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 23, 2020 22:52 UTC