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First Word: Convention wisdom

Illusions of a brokered Republican convention became a little more real over the weekend as the political world began to take such a prospect seriously.

Illusions of a brokered Republican convention became a little more real over the weekend as the political world began to take such a prospect seriously. This week's primary contests can put an end to such daydreaming or create a never-ending nightmare for the Romney campaign. Here are some stories setting the stage and shaping tonight's rundown.