Tag: republican national convention
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Seven states and events miles apart: How the Trump and Biden campaigns approach a rematch
Joe Biden and Donald Trump each won the White House by razor-thin margins in key states
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Trump’s pick to lead the RNC is facing skepticism from some Republicans
Michael Whatley, the chairman of North Carolina’s Republican Party, has been named by Donald Trump as his pick to lead the Republican National Committee
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What is happening at the Republican National Committee and could Lara Trump become its co-chair?
Donald Trump is calling for a shakeup at the highest levels of the Republican National Committee
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Trump wants to install new RNC leadership including his daughter-in-law as co-chair
Donald Trump is calling for a leadership change at the Republican National Committee in an attempt to install a new slate of loyalists — including his daughter-in-law — at the top of the GOP’s political machine even before he formally secures the party’s next presidential nomination
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McCain to give big speech on rebuilt stage
ST. PAUL, Minn. – John McCain embarks on his final drive for the White House tonight, accepting the Republican presidential nomination and addressing the party’s national convention from a stage that workers were hastily rebuilding to fit his “town hall” approach.Elsewhere, on the final day of the convention, a lot of the talk was still…
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McCain promises change in Washington
ST. PAUL, Minn. – John McCain, a POW turned political rebel, vowed Thursday night to vanquish the “constant partisan rancor” plaguing the nation as he launched his fall campaign for the White House. “Change is coming” to Washington, he promised the Republican National Convention.”I will reach out my hand to anyone to help me get…
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RNC Blog: Any questions, America?
The Republican National Convention began Monday in Minneapolis-St. Four delegates from El Paso County, state Rep. Kent Lambert, County Clerk and Recorder Bob Balink, County Commissioner Wayne Williams and Colorado Attorney General John Suthers will be reporting on it in dispatches to The Gazette throughout the four-day convention.”Any Questions America?” by Bob Balink, Colorado delegateRepublican…
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Palin’s balancing act in the spotlight
She can bring home the moose, fry it up in a pan, and never, ever let you forget that she’s the No. 2 Republican.OK, so when is Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin going to pull off those librarian glasses and expose her Supermom suit, or reveal that she actually has more hands than a Hindu goddess?…
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McCain takes the spotlight – with Palin family
ST. PAUL, Minn. – John McCain took the spotlight today in this excited convention city where he will claim the Republican presidential nomination, arriving with hugs for running mate Sarah Palin and her pregnant daughter – and a handshake for the 17-year-old’s husband-to-be.Even before McCain’s plane landed, his campaign struck back heatedly at the persistent…
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Palin prepares to introduce herself to the nation
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Buffeted by revelations both political and personal, Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin prepared today to speak to GOP delegates and other Americans wanting to know more about the person John McCain picked for his running mate.Palin’s experience – she has been mayor of tiny Wasilla, Alaska, and has served as…