Opinion: Rating the R.N.C.’s first night, on a scale of 0 to 10

"Trump is a helluva showman." Our Opinion writers weigh in.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 16, 2024 Times Opinion writers rated the first night of the Republican National Convention on a scale of 0 to 10: 0 means the night was a disaster; 10 means it could lead to a big polling bump. OPINION Illustration by The New York Times; Photography by Rebecca Cook/Reuters These were the best and worst moments. → MORE POLITICAL COVERAGE Read the top four takeaways from the R.N.C.'s first night. → Here's how J.D. Vance won over Donald Trump. → Trump was unusually emotional in his first public appearance since the attempt on his life. → Who is Usha Vance, the wife of J.D. Vance? → Sign up for the On Politics newsletter. Your guide to the 2024 elections. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018