Donald Trump has been credibly accused of exploiting racial resentment, dishonest business practices and ignorance as regards important economic and national security matters. His opponent has been credibly accused of endangering national security and impeding the nation's public records law with a private email scheme while she was our top diplomat.
And yet what is everyone talking about on the morning after the first night of Donald J. Trump's convention?
Plagiarism.
It seems writers for Melania Trump cribbed sections of her speech, which was generally well received, from FLOTUS speech in 2008.
Never ceases to amaze what holds the attention of the national media.
Here's writer Jeff Sharlet on all the hubbub: Politico class shock at Melania's plagiarism reflects neuroses of former grade grubbers who tattled on cheaters to improve own standing.
And Minnesota native and political operative Sam McCullough: If you really think this plagiarism (expletive) will affect the Trump campaign at all, you just haven't been paying attention to this race.
Agree. This is a half day story about an unfortunate tradition that spouses should not have to be subjected to. Her mistake was saying she wrote the speech herself. Although, who knows, maybe that's how the plagiarism happened. Any college admissions officer or professor will tell you this is common. Dishonorable? Sure, but there are big issues at stake in this election, so I for one am moving along.