The Asian carp of politics takes over Republican waters: Michael Enright
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Rank and file Republicans are coming to the convention in Cleveland this week looking for a saviour, while the few remaining party moderates are hoping for a statesman. What they’ll get is Donald Trump: a gaudy entrepreneur and reality TV celebrity who might change — or sink — not only the party, but the entire conservative movement.