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The '''Republican National Convention''' is a convention held to officially nominate the [[Republican]] candidates for [[President]] and [[Vice President of the United States of America|Vice President]]. '''''It will be held in [[Tampa]], [[Florida]], from August 27 to 30, 2012'''''.

The '''Republican National Convention''' is a convention held to officially nominate the [[Republican]] candidates for [[President]] and [[Vice President of the United States of America|Vice President]]. '''''It will be held in [[Tampa]], [[Florida]], from August 27 to 30, 2012'''''.

This convention is held every four years, in the summer before a presidential election. It lasts about 4 days on average, and features speeches from prominent Republicans or other [[conservative]]s.

This convention is held every four years, in the summer before a presidential election. It lasts about 4 days on average, and typically features speeches from [[liberal]] Republicans while excluding [[conservatives]].  This year's convention excludes presentations by [[Rick Perry]], [[Michele Bachmann]], [[Ron Paul]], [[Rand Paul]] and [[Herman Cain]].

The Republican National Convention also considers and approves the official platform for the [[Republican Party]].  Nearly all state Republican Party organizations typically adopt the national platform, and most Republican candidates campaign on the principles set forth in the party platform.

The Republican National Convention also considers and approves the official platform for the [[Republican Party]].  Nearly all state Republican Party organizations typically adopt the national platform, and most Republican candidates campaign on the principles set forth in the party platform.