 This was a party that at least for a week could turn the page on its obsessions. Election denialism was out, a post-DEI future was in. Observers noted how joyous the delegates seemed, and they did. It is not only that they believe the assassination attempt and Mr. Trump's response to it, which has entered American political mythology, seemed to confer an air of the mystical and an affirmation of their loyalty. They were also happy because it's settled now, and they won.