Chris Christie built his keynote address to RNC on theme of telling tough truths to America . Errol Louis says the New Jersey governor has to face the tough truths about his own state . But he may also need to refine his `` tough truths '' mantra . New Jersey 's unemployment rate is high , and there are questions about finances , he says . TL;DR The Republican National Convention kicks off in Tampa with a speech by Gov. Rick Scott.
Chris Christie built his keynote address to RNC on theme of telling tough truths to America . Errol Louis says the New Jersey governor has to face the tough truths about his own state . New Jersey 's unemployment rate is high , and there are questions about finances , he says . TL;DR The Republican National Convention kicks off in Tampa with a speech by Gov. Rick Scott.