People For's Peter Montgomery discusses political rhetoric used at the Republican National Convention in this interview with WUWM 89.7.
There were calls for unity among politicians and pundits alike at the Republican National Convention last week.
The change in messaging was connected with the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. However, the efforts to focus on a united country were often overshadowed by the divisive rhetoric that has come to define the Republican party in recent years.
From the stage at Fiserv Forum to the Convention Fest just outside, far-right talking points about the dangers of immigrants and LGBTQ+ people were shared alongside the unity messaging.
To look into this issue, Lake Effect’s Joy Powers and Xcaret Nuñez spoke with Peter Montgomery, the research director for People For The American Way, and a senior fellow with Right Wing Watch. He was in town for the convention when they spoke with him.
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