Cleveland has been all over the media lately, and not just for flaming river jokes. We managed to land both the 2016 Republican National Convention and LeBron in the same week. Unless "King James" is a secret Reaganite, these are obviously separate news items. But is there a common theme?
There is, and it is that the Republicans have something to learn from LeBron's return.
Depending on how you look at it, the crowds are either forgiving or fickle. A few years ago, LeBron was seen as the Judas of Cleveland, forsaking his allegiances for the chance at a ring or two. Heck, just a few weeks ago, much of the town was rooting for the San Antonio Spurs, just to see LeBron's Heat lose.
With his announcement to return, LeBron was given instant prodigal son treatment by the same fans who had sworn eternal anger at him.
Republicans, are you watching?
The rush to embrace LeBron shows how easily swayed the masses can be. Yes, the GOP has struggled for decades in Cleveland, but there was a time that this was a good Republican town. Can the GOP Convention be "The Return" for Republicans? Can it peel away the horrible reputation that Democrats have painted on the GOP in Cleveland?
In all honesty, the GOP convention in Cleveland will be lucky to turn enough hearts for it to be worth it. But considering the wildly passionate embrace the once hated LeBron received, it's always good to remember how quickly popular opinion can sway.
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