Campaign Central: Dr. Bart Rossi previews the RNC

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FORT MYERS, Fla.- Today marks the start of the Republican National Convention. Donald Trump once promised a "showbiz" convention, but it's shaping up to be a family affair. Meanwhile the city of Cleveland is on high alert as 50,000 visitors make their way to the RNC. WINK News political expert, Dr. Bart Rossi, stopped by the studio with more on what you can expect in Cleveland this week. WINK News will be at the Republican and Democratic conventions. Count on WINK for live updates throughout the events.

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