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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. 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]], | + | 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]]'''''. |
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*[http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/platforms.php Past Conventions] | *[http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/platforms.php Past Conventions] | ||
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Revision as of 16:02, August 14, 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.
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.
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.
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, Rand Paul[1], 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 conservatives Sarah Palin, Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, and Herman Cain.
Past conventions
The 2000 convention was held in Philadelphia, PA. The 2004 Convention was held in New York City, New York, and the 2008 Convention was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
External Links
- Official site for 2012 Convention
- Official site for the 2008 Convention
- Official RNC site
- A Sample of What Happens at Conventions
- Past Conventions
References
- ↑ Rand Paul to speak at Republican National Convention, says Reuters Brian Doherty, reason.com, retrieved August 13, 2012