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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]]. | 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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| + | Most Republican National Conventions that have led to victory have been contentious: | ||
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| + | *1952 - epic struggle between [[Robert Taft]] and [[Dwight Eisenhower]] for the nomination | ||
| + | *1968 - multiple candidates, including [[Ronald Reagan]], stayed in the race until the convention | ||
| + | *1980 - Reagan passed over [[Gerald Ford]] and picked [[George H.W. Bush]] as V.P. | ||
| + | *1988 - George H.W. Bush picked [[Dan Quayle]] as V.P., and received a "bounce" in the polls that continued through the election | ||
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 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:22, August 18, 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.
Most Republican National Conventions that have led to victory have been contentious:
- 1952 - epic struggle between Robert Taft and Dwight Eisenhower for the nomination
- 1968 - multiple candidates, including Ronald Reagan, stayed in the race until the convention
- 1980 - Reagan passed over Gerald Ford and picked George H.W. Bush as V.P.
- 1988 - George H.W. Bush picked Dan Quayle as V.P., and received a "bounce" in the polls that continued through the election
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 Rand Paul, Sarah Palin, Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, and Herman Cain.
Prior 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