National Affairs: The Last Scurry

All over the U. S. last week, Republican politicos were deep in badges and baggage, bunting and buttons. As these delegates got ready for their trip to Philadelphia, to the Republican National Convention, some of them at least were aware that they might be on their way to make history. The U. S.. distracted by events overseas, looked forward to the convention with somewhat less excitement than two months ago. Not so the candidates, nor the delegates.

They cared-and would continue to. no matter how faint their voices in the thunder of war. So...