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The '''Republican National Convention''' is a convention sponsored by the Republican National Committee to nominate the [[Republican]] candidates for [[President]] and [[Vice President of the United States of America|Vice President]]. The 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]].   

The '''Republican National Convention''' is a convention sponsored by the Republican National Committee to nominate the [[Republican]] candidates for [[President]] and [[Vice President of the United States of America|Vice President]]. The 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]].  In 2016, this convention meets from July 18 through 21 in Cleveland, and the platform committee meets the preceding week to write and recommend the national platform.

The Republican National Convention also considers, revises  and approves the official [[platform|Republican National Platform]].  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, revises  and approves the official [[platform|Republican National Platform]].  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.