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| − | The '''Republican National Convention''' is a convention | + | 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 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. |
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| + | ==2012 convention== | ||
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| + | The 2012 Republican National Convention was held in [[Tampa]], [[Florida]] from August 27 to 30. | ||
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| + | Speakers included 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> [[Nikki Haley]], [[New Mexico]] Governor Susanna Martinez, [[John Kasich]], [[Rob Portman]], [[Kelly Ayotte]], [[Bob McDonnell]], [[Connie Mack]], [[John McCain]], [[Jeb Bush]] and Artur Davis.<ref>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/16/vp-almosts-added-to-convention-speakers-list/</ref> | ||
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| + | Florida Governor [[Rick Scott]] cancelled his appearance at the convention, and declared a state of emergency for Florida on August 25, 2012 in preparation for the approach of then Tropical Storm Isaac. Tampa often floods, even with Florida's regular heavy summer storms.<ref>[http://www.tampagov.net/dept_stormwater/information_resources/flood/flood_protection.asp Flood Protection] tampagov.net, City of Tampa, retrieved September 1, 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2012/08/25/isaac-expected-to-become-hurricane-as-hurricane-warning-issued-for-florida-keys/ Florida governor declares state of emergency ahead of Isaac] foxnews.com, August 25, 2012, retrieved September 1, 2012</ref> The RNC delayed the convention kickoff over fears that [[Hurricane Isaac]] may have interrupted the proceedings. Even so, RNC [[Reince Priebus]] told reporters, "We don't think it will hit Tampa."<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2012-08-26/republican-national-convention-isaac-storm/57328810/1]</ref> | ||
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| + | Questions to be resolved at the 2012 convention include: | ||
*will [[conservative]] delegates be able to defeat the RINO rule change that would centralize power by unfairly allowing a nominee to replace any elected delegate? | *will [[conservative]] delegates be able to defeat the RINO rule change that would centralize power by unfairly allowing a nominee to replace any elected delegate? | ||
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| − | + | ==History and prior conventions== | |
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| − | + | The first Republican National Convention was held at La Fayette Hall in [[Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]] on February 22, 1856. It was called by the state party chairmen of Ohio, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Wisconsin, and lasted for two days. The men wished to form a national anti-slavery party.<ref>[http://www.jstor.org/stable/1833558 The First Republican National Convention] George W. Julian, ''The American Historical Review'', Vol. 4, No. 2 (Jan., 1899), pp. 313-322 | |
| + | Published by: The University of Chicago Press on behalf of the American Historical Association, retrieved September 1, 2012</ref> | ||
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]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:59, September 2, 2012
The Republican National Convention is a convention sponsored by the Republican National Committee to nominate the Republican candidates for President and 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 also considers, revises and approves the official 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.
2012 convention
The 2012 Republican National Convention was held in Tampa, Florida from August 27 to 30.
Speakers included former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Rand Paul,[1] Nikki Haley, New Mexico Governor Susanna Martinez, John Kasich, Rob Portman, Kelly Ayotte, Bob McDonnell, Connie Mack, John McCain, Jeb Bush and Artur Davis.[2]
Florida Governor Rick Scott cancelled his appearance at the convention, and declared a state of emergency for Florida on August 25, 2012 in preparation for the approach of then Tropical Storm Isaac. Tampa often floods, even with Florida's regular heavy summer storms.[3][4] The RNC delayed the convention kickoff over fears that Hurricane Isaac may have interrupted the proceedings. Even so, RNC Reince Priebus told reporters, "We don't think it will hit Tampa."[5]
Questions to be resolved at the 2012 convention include:
- will conservative delegates be able to defeat the RINO rule change that would centralize power by unfairly allowing a nominee to replace any elected delegate?
- will RINOs allow the elected Maine Ron Paul delegates to be seated at the convention?[6]
- will RINOs prevent speakers from making meaningful statements against abortion and same-sex marriage issues, in prime time?
- will the Republican National Platform criticize Planned Parenthood this time?
- will someone more conservative than Paul Ryan, such as Allen West, at least be nominated for vice president?
- will RINOs really exclude conservative Florida congressman Allen West and Sarah Palin from speaking at the convention?
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Rule changes
History and prior conventions
The first Republican National Convention was held at La Fayette Hall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 22, 1856. It was called by the state party chairmen of Ohio, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Wisconsin, and lasted for two days. The men wished to form a national anti-slavery party.[7]
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.
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
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
- ↑ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/16/vp-almosts-added-to-convention-speakers-list/
- ↑ Flood Protection tampagov.net, City of Tampa, retrieved September 1, 2012
- ↑ Florida governor declares state of emergency ahead of Isaac foxnews.com, August 25, 2012, retrieved September 1, 2012
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- ↑ http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/23342/Default.aspx
- ↑ The First Republican National Convention George W. Julian, The American Historical Review, Vol. 4, No. 2 (Jan., 1899), pp. 313-322 Published by: The University of Chicago Press on behalf of the American Historical Association, retrieved September 1, 2012