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| − | The '''Republican National Convention''' is a convention held to revise and approve the [[Republican National Platform]], and to 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 revise and approve the [[Republican National Platform]], and to nominate the [[Republican]] candidates for [[President]] and [[Vice President of the United States of America|Vice President]]. |
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| − | 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 the energetic [[conservative]]s: [[Sarah Palin]], [[Rick Perry]], [[Michele Bachmann]], [[Ron Paul]], [[Rand Paul]] and [[Herman Cain]]'''''. | + | 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]]. |
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| | 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. |
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| | + | ==2012 convention== |
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| | + | The 2012 Republican National Convention is scheduled to be held in [[Tampa]], [[Florida]] from August 27 to 30. Speakers scheduled to appear include former [[Secretary of State]] [[Condoleezza Rice]], [[South Carolina]] Governor [[Nikki Haley]], [[New Mexico]] Governor Susanna Martinez, Ohio Governor [[John Kasich]] and Governor [[Rick Scott]], whose state is hosting the convention. '''''This year's convention excludes presentations by the energetic [[conservative]]s [[Sarah Palin]], [[Rick Perry]], [[Michele Bachmann]], [[Ron Paul]], [[Rand Paul]] and [[Herman Cain]]'''''. |
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| | + | ==Past conventions== |
| | The 2000 convention was held in [[Philadelphia]], PA. The 2004 Convention was held in [[New York City]], [[New York]], and the [[2008 Republican National Convention|2008 Convention]] was held in Minneapolis, [[Minnesota]]. | | The 2000 convention was held in [[Philadelphia]], PA. The 2004 Convention was held in [[New York City]], [[New York]], and the [[2008 Republican National Convention|2008 Convention]] was held in Minneapolis, [[Minnesota]]. |
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