Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention is a convention held to officially nominate the Republican candidates for President and Vice President. As such, it is held every four years, in the summer before a presidential election. It lasts about 4 days on average, and features speeches from prominent Republicans or other Conservatives. Unlike the Democratic National Convention, no one is banned from speaking for ideological reasons.

The Republican National Convention also considers and approves the official platform for the Republican Party.

The 2000 convention was held in Philadelphia, PA. The 2004 Convention was held in New York City, New York, and the 2008 Convention will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Official site for the 2008 Convention Official RNC site A Sample of What Happens at Conventions Past Conventions