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==2012 convention==

==2012 convention==

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. The keynote speech will be given by [[New Jersey]] Governor [[Chris Christie]]. '''''This year's convention excludes presentations by the energetic [[conservative]]s [[Sarah Palin]], [[Rick Perry]], [[Michele Bachmann]], [[Ron Paul]], [[Rand Paul]] and [[Herman Cain]]'''''.

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]], [[Rand Paul]]<ref>[http://reason.com/blog/2012/08/07/rand-paul-to-speak-at-republican-nationa Rand Paul to speak at Republican National Convention, says Reuters] Brian Doherty, reason.com, retrieved August 13, 2012</ref>, [[South Carolina]] Governor [[Nikki Haley]], [[New Mexico]] Governor Susanna Martinez, Ohio Governor [[John Kasich]] and Governor [[Rick Scott]], whose state is hosting the convention. The keynote speech will be given by [[New Jersey]] Governor [[Chris Christie]]. '''''This year's convention excludes presentations by the energetic [[conservative]]s [[Sarah Palin]], [[Rick Perry]], [[Michele Bachmann]], [[Ron Paul]], and [[Herman Cain]]'''''.

==Past conventions==

==Past conventions==

*[http://www.rnclife.org/reports/1996/july96/july.html A Sample of What Happens at Conventions]

*[http://www.rnclife.org/reports/1996/july96/july.html A Sample of What Happens at Conventions]

*[http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/platforms.php Past Conventions]

*[http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/platforms.php Past Conventions]

[[category:Republican Party]]

[[category:Republican Party]]