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 [[PhillidelphiaPhiladelphia]], PA. The 2004 Convention was held in [[New York City]], NY[[New York]], and the 2008 Convention will be held in Minneapolis, MN[[Minnesota]].
[http://www.gopconvention2008.com/ Official site for the 2008 Convention]