full of potential, seeking to live the American Dream,” said Tim Scott (S.C.), the lone Black Republican in the Senate and the night’s closing speaker. The only living former Republican president, George W. Bush, will not speak this week — a break from tradition. Trump’s tax cut is the eighth largest tax cut — and even smaller than two tax cuts passed under Barack Obama. Overall, the Republican tax cuts mostly benefited wealthy individuals and corporations. By Glenn KesslerRepublican showcase Black leaders at convention to attack Democrats and counter racism charge Democrats put Black leaders front and center through their convention last week.

Source: Washington Post August 24, 2020 11:48 UTC