GOP Convention

[5stringJeff]

Getting close! I am going to be in front of my TV for four days striaght!

On Monday, August 30, the convention will open and welcome delegates with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Arizona Senator John McCain and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

On Tuesday, August 31, First Lady Laura Bush, the Honorable Rod Paige and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will address the nation in primetime.

On Wednesday, September 1, Mrs. Lynne Cheney, Vice President Dick Cheney and Georgia Democratic Senator Zell Miller will headline the 2004 Republican National Convention program.

On Thursday, September 2, the convention's final evening, Governor George Pataki will introduce President George W. Bush who will accept his party's nomination to lead our country for another four years.

 

[Bonnie]

Getting close! I am going to be in front of my TV for four days striaght!

On Monday, August 30, the convention will open and welcome delegates with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Arizona Senator John McCain and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

On Tuesday, August 31, First Lady Laura Bush, the Honorable Rod Paige and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will address the nation in primetime.

On Wednesday, September 1, Mrs. Lynne Cheney, Vice President Dick Cheney and Georgia Democratic Senator Zell Miller will headline the 2004 Republican National Convention program.

On Thursday, September 2, the convention's final evening, Governor George Pataki will introduce President George W. Bush who will accept his party's nomination to lead our country for another four years.

After totally avoiding watching Bush Slam fest in Boston I have my popcorn ready to go for the real convention

 

[Fmr jarhead]

Hi DEF GOP convention...24 hour coverage gavel to gavel on Voom.....

Pretty cool!

I watched most of the DEM convention, and did not learn anything at all about Kerry....I thought that was the point! THK did nothing to help her husband, she just talked about herself.

Barak Obama was definitely the most impressive (and of course Sharpton was....well....Sharpton)

It will be interesting to see the GOP make their case to the undecided voters out there, who will have their eyes and ears open. Of course, I expect to see partisan attacks from the DNC, just as the GOP did during the Kerry fest.

On a side note, I understand that the GOP has doubled their balloon order, and has been rehearsing the drop, so that there will me no embarrassing...."Go balloons!, Where the F@c< are the bolloons, Go BALLOONS!!!!"

 

[ScreamingEagle]

Thanks for the heads-up GOP Jeff. Should be fun to compare.

Additional program speakers to address the 2004 Republican National Convention include:

&#61550; Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) As Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, Sen. Frist has earned the trust and respect of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Dr. Frist is a surgeon by trade and is passionate about global health care issues. In 2000, Sen. Frist was elected to a second term by the largest vote total ever received by a candidate for statewide election in the history of Tennessee. Sen. Frist currently serves as chairman of the 2004 Republican Convention Platform Committee and co-chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Tennessee Leadership Team.

&#61550; Senator Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) Elizabeth Dole has had a remarkable public service career, serving five United States Presidents and winning 54 percent of the vote in November 2002 to serve the people of North Carolina in the United States Senate. Sen. Dole currently serves as chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 North Carolina Leadership Team.

&#61550; Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) Sen. Santorum, who has served in the United States Senate since 1995, is now the third ranking Republican in the Senate and serves as Conference Chairman. Sen. Santorum is a leader in the fight to reform and improve America's social welfare system and he has worked closely with President Bush on numerous aspects of his compassion agenda. Sen. Santorum currently serves as co-chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Pennsylvania Leadership Team.

&#61550; Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) In 1996, the people of Kansas elected Sam Brownback as their 32nd U.S. Senator, filling out the unexpired portion of Sen. Bob Dole's term. In 1998, they re- elected Brownback to a second term. Brownback shares the president's vision of growing the economy through tax relief, vigorously defending this country in the War on Terror, and building a culture of responsibility. Sen. Brownback currently serves as Co-Chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Kansas Leadership Team.

&#61550; Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) A former high school teacher and wrestling coach, Hastert is now serving his third term as Speaker of the House and his ninth term as the Republican Congressman for Illinois' 14th Congressional District. He has worked closely with President Bush and has been instrumental to the passage of numerous initiatives including the No Child Left Behind legislation and the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. Rep. Hastert currently serves as Permanent Chairman of the 2004 Republican National Convention and honorary chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Illinois Campaign Leadership Team.

&#61550; Lt. Gov. Michael Steele (R-MD) In January 2003, Steele made Maryland history when he was elected to serve as the first African American to be elected statewide in the 350-year history of the state and the first Republican lieutenant governor in Maryland's history. Lt. Gov. Steele currently serves as vice chair of the Maryland Bush-Cheney '04 Leadership Team and is a member of the African Americans for Bush National Steering Committee.

&#61550; Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM) Congresswoman Wilson is the first woman since Georgia Lusk in 1948 to serve in Congress from New Mexico and the first woman veteran in American history elected to serve in Congress. A 1982 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Rep. Wilson seeks to create opportunities for New Mexico residents through economic security, improved education and greater access to quality health care.

&#61550; Rep. Anne Northup (R-KY) As Representative of the Third District of Kentucky, Rep. Northup has been recognized for her straightforward, honest style and her willingness to take on tough issues. She is an aggressive advocate for education reform and serves on the prestigious Appropriations Committee. Rep. Northup currently serves as a vice chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Kentucky Leadership Team.

&#61550; Erika Harold In September 2002, Erika Harold, a 22-year old representing her home state of Illinois, was crowned Miss America 2003. Erika traveled the country to promote her platform, "Preventing Youth Violence and Bullying: Respect Yourself, Protect Yourself." A role model to millions, Erika shared her personal story as a victim of bullying and violence at a young age. She currently attends Harvard Law School and hopes to pursue a career in public interest law and public policy.

Source: http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=157-07202004

 

[Flying Duck]

I think that, absent a terrorist or anarchist attack (a.k.a. large diesorderly protests), the Rep. convention will be pretty much of a snoozer. This is because, like the DNC, I think a lot of people find them boring and probably won't watch. I also think that a lot of "undecided" voters will wait until the last few weeks of the election to make up their minds - probably based on what unfolds between now and then - including debates and how Iraq is looking.

IMO, it's pretty boring to watch politicians preach to the faithful - unless Reagan is on stage that is. (And I don't mean the little Ron Reagan, the REAL one.)

 

[ScreamingEagle]

I want to compare the significant balloon strategy of each convention!

:cof:

 

[Fmr jarhead]

http://www.drudgereport.com/dnc.mp3

Turn on your speakers for the F bomb!

 

[ScreamingEagle]

http://www.drudgereport.com/dnc.mp3

Turn on your speakers for the F bomb!

:rotflmao:

I remember that. F'ing funny.

 

[acludem]

The GOP is trying to hide it's true identity at this convention. They are trotting out every centrist in the party, while muzzling the hardcore conservatives that make up the majority of the party. This is an attempt by Dubya to paint himself as something other than what he is - a virulently hardcore right wing conservative beholden to the bible-thumping religious right of his party.

acludem

 

[Fmr jarhead]

Good guess, acludem, but sorry, you do not win the grand prize. But for your efforts you get an all expense paid trip to wonderful Baggs, WY for the Dude Ranch experience of a lifetime!

Enjoy the comforts of your own bedroll, and you'll sleep much better under the stars after a full day of rustling lil' dogies!!!!!

Congratulations, and feel free to play anytime you like!

 

[Avatar4321]

The GOP is trying to hide it's true identity at this convention. They are trotting out every centrist in the party, while muzzling the hardcore conservatives that make up the majority of the party. This is an attempt by Dubya to paint himself as something other than what he is - a virulently hardcore right wing conservative beholden to the bible-thumping religious right of his party.

acludem

sorry you must be mistaking our convention for the two weeks ago. We are still going to be the pro-defense, pro-economic growth weve always been. We simply have a party that has more varying view points. such as multiple view points on abortion. McCain, Bush, Cheney and many others are pro life, Guiliani and Arnold are Pro choice. It will be similar with protecting marriage although on different lines. We will have people who support tax cuts to everyone. some who dont as much. What exactly are we hiding?

 

[Flying Duck]

a virulently hardcore right wing conservative beholden to the bible-thumping religious right of his party.

acludem

Are you sure ou didn''t actually mean to call him the antichrist?

 

[insein]

The GOP is trying to hide it's true identity at this convention. They are trotting out every centrist in the party, while muzzling the hardcore conservatives that make up the majority of the party. This is an attempt by Dubya to paint himself as something other than what he is - a virulently hardcore right wing conservative beholden to the bible-thumping religious right of his party.

acludem

Actually i wish Bush would be more conservative. The biggest medicare entitlement in a generation isnt very conservative to me. ITs down right liberal. Bush needs to move more to the right. He isnt far enough over.

 

[acludem]

Yes, but why are religious conservatives like Pat Robertson not invited? The only big name speaker that could even be close to construed as representative of the dominant far-right wing of the GOP is Rick Santorum. The rest of the names mentioned are fairly moderate (Sam Brownback is the second most conservative on that list). Nice try, but I ain't buying it. Look at the Democratic convention. You had speakers ranging from Al Sharpton to Ronald P. Reagan.

acludem

 

[AequitasVeritas]

Actually i wish Bush would be more conservative.

Maybe we should all be more AMERICAN.

 

[Avatar4321]

Yes, but why are religious conservatives like Pat Robertson not invited? The only big name speaker that could even be close to construed as representative of the dominant far-right wing of the GOP is Rick Santorum. The rest of the names mentioned are fairly moderate (Sam Brownback is the second most conservative on that list). Nice try, but I ain't buying it. Look at the Democratic convention. You had speakers ranging from Al Sharpton to Ronald P. Reagan.

acludem

Because contrary to your opinion Pat Robertson isnt a mainstreem Republican. Why would we invite him to speak? Who cares what he says anyway? i sure dont.

I hardly see how naming two far left liberals shows diversity in the viewpoints given at the Democrat convention. There aint that big a spectrum betwteen Sharpton and Reagan...Heck Kerry and Edwards are probably even more extreme left than both of them.

BTW, the fact that Pennsylvanians voted for Santurom should scare the crap out of you. If we are a conservative enough state to elect Santurom we can get Bush reelected as well.

 

[insein]

Maybe we should all be more AMERICAN.

I beleive most Americans ARE conservatives. They share family values. they goto church or temple or whatever. They believe that through hard work and sacrifice, a person can achieve the American dream.

 

[freeandfun1]

Because contrary to your opinion Pat Robertson isnt a mainstreem Republican. Why would we invite him to speak? Who cares what he says anyway? i sure dont.

I hardly see how naming two far left liberals shows diversity in the viewpoints given at the Democrat convention. There aint that big a spectrum betwteen Sharpton and Reagan...Heck Kerry and Edwards are probably even more extreme left than both of them.

BTW, the fact that Pennsylvanians voted for Santurom should scare the crap out of you. If we are a conservative enough state to elect Santurom we can get Bush reelected as well.

Isn't it funny how the libs think they know how mainstream conservatives think and who they like? Just like I know not ALL democratic VOTERS are left-wing nuts, I do know that libs ARE.

We are a MUCH more diversified party than libs want to believe.

There is a small right-wing, Christian coalition within the GOP. There is also a group called Log Cabin Republicans and they DO NOT make up the bulk of our party.

 

[007]

Ya know what? Since the libs gave mm and al frankan a seat of honor at their convention, we should give a seat of honor to Rush and Anne Coulter at ours...

 

[Bonnie]

The GOP is trying to hide it's true identity at this convention. They are trotting out every centrist in the party, while muzzling the hardcore conservatives that make up the majority of the party. This is an attempt by Dubya to paint himself as something other than what he is - a virulently hardcore right wing conservative beholden to the bible-thumping religious right of his party.

acludem

HMM just like the Democrats constantly put on a centrist face when most of us know they are socialists and are just afraid to admit it.

Ill take bible thumpers any day over Castro loving facists!!