Following the model set by the Texas Democratic Party, the DNC this week kicked off its historic first-ever virtual convention. Real Texans, not necessarily Texas politicians, took center stage for much of it. Plus Gov. Greg Abbott threatened cities with loss of tax revenue if they "defund police."

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