We're asking attendees at the Republican National Convention what their song of the summer is.

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The video uses a lighthearted, humanizing question to engage with high-profile political figures, creating a relatable and entertaining contrast to the formal setting of a convention.

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A reporter interviews various attendees at the 2024 Republican National Convention to ask them about their favorite song of the summer. The responses vary widely, ranging from classic rock to country music.

Structure

1Reporter introduces the question
2Interviewees struggle to answer
3Interviewees name their favorite songs
4

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I asked Republicans at the 2024 GOP convention their song of the summer…no brat summer here. #rnc #gopconvention #politics #songofthesummer @We are a newspaper.

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DYLAN WELLS CAMPAIGN REPORTER We're asking attendees at the Republican National Convention what their song of the summer is. Or at least we're trying to. Gov. Henry McMaster (R-S.C.) Just for the summer, or of all time? Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA.) Uhh... Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) Attorney Gen. Brenna Bird (R-IOWA) Uhh Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CALIF.) The song of the summer... I like The Beatles, The Stones, James Brown, Wilson Pickett. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) I think it's "Many Men," after the assassination attempt. That song resonates, very much so. Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) Oh, my song of the summer? Anything by Morgan Wallen. I don't think I have it yet. I don't know. Carly Simon, John Hiatt, Shawn Mullins, Patrick Davis. Bob Dylan, did I say him? One of the great things about this convention is that the music is amazing. And so, just having a live band here. And everybody having fun and enjoying being together, a lot of energy here. Well, I always like "Streets of Bakersfield." Bobby Darin, Roy Orbison I love them all. You know what, I'd have to think about that one. Whatever it is, it's going to be upbeat. Say, as a New Yorker, "Sweet Home Alabama." Willie Nelson, have you heard of these people? Music is great.

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We're asking attendees at the Republican National Convention what their song of the summer is. Or at least we're trying to. Just for the summer, or of all time? Uh... The song of the summer... I like The Beatles, The Stones, James Brown, Wilson Pickett. I think it's "Many Men," after the assassination attempt. That song resonates, very much so. Oh, my song of the summer? Anything by Morgan Wallen. I don't think I have it yet. I don't know. Carly Simon, John Hiatt, Shawn Mullins, Patrick Davis. Bob Dylan, did I say him? One of the great things about this convention is that the music is amazing. And so, just having a live band here. And everybody having fun and enjoying being together, a lot of energy here. Well, I always like "Streets of Bakersfield." Bobby Darin, Roy Orbison. I love them all. You know what, I'd have to think about that one. Whatever it is, it's going to be upbeat. Say, as a New Yorker, "Sweet Home Alabama." Willie Nelson, have you heard of these people? Music is great.