The Republican National Convention begins today in Charlotte, N.C., and ends Aug. 27. Like the Democratic convention (Aug. 17 - 20 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin), the Republican party faithful will showcase their high-profile candidates running this election year and make the case to voters to keep the party in power for the next four years.

Leid Stories asks listeners to decipher the political mood as the parties gear up for battle. Are voters excited about Election 2020, or are other matters commanding their attention?