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GOP National Convention - July 15-18, 2024

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by Bazza, Jul 15, 2024.

  1. Bazza

    Bazza Moderator

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    Starts today......

    This year's convention is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the Fiserv Forum arena.

    Members of the former president’s family who are scheduled to speak include his sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, his daughter-in-law and RNC co-chair Lara Trump, and Kimberly Guilfoyle — Donald Trump Jr.’s fiancée. Notably, the list of speakers does not include former first lady Melania Trump.

    Trump’s vice-presidential pick, who has yet to be announced, is set to speak on Wednesday.

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  2. Bazza

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  3. Bazza

    Bazza Moderator

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    Really looking forward to seeing their theme of UNITY!

    If they do it right......they will be able to win over many of the undecideds.

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  4. murphree_hall

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    I am looking forward to it also, out of general curiosity. It’s not their typical message, so I’m wondering what a Republican call for unity even looks like. This is like if the Democrats themed their convention around the right to bear arms.
     
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  5. Bazza

    Bazza Moderator

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    Could be the beginning of a new era in politics........if I'm being optimistic.
     
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  6. Bazza

    Bazza Moderator

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    Interested in who the VP is going to be.

    Heard an unconfirmed report that the choice may have been changed after the assassination attempt..........
     
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  7. G8tas

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    I don't know what's worse. Watching speeches at a political convention or watching paint dry
     
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  8. wgbgator

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    That's the general theme of fascism anyways, they dont even have to go off script. They might just drop the "or else" part from the speeches.
     
  9. duggers_dad

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    I’m hearing it’s Chuck Norris now.
     
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  10. Bazza

    Bazza Moderator

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    In general....I agree. But let's see what happens.....

    The marquee speeches will be delivered in the evening on each day.

    The main-stage speaker lineup includes everyday Americans and celebrities who have backed Trump, as well as friends of Trump’s, wealthy donors and politicians — but no Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a list of headliners and keynote speakers released on Saturday.

    The lineup includes several GOP heavyweights, such as former secretary of state Mike Pompeo and former Trump challenger and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis; Sens. Marco Rubio (Fla.) and J.D. Vance (Ohio), who have been discussed inside the campaign as potential running mates; Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk; RNC Chairman Michael Whatley; House Speaker Mike Johnson (La.); Govs. Kristie Noem (S.D.) and Glenn Youngkin (Va.); Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.); and former Democrat and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, as well as pop-culture surrogates like Amber Rose, a celebrity model who recently gave Trump a surprise endorsement.

    Other expected speakers include evangelical leader Franklin Graham, Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White and former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, who is currently in jail on contempt of Congress charges and is expected to be released Wednesday.
     
  11. PITBOSS

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    check out Bazza, the old-school optimist. :star:
     
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  12. Bazza

    Bazza Moderator

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    Abby Phillip just reported Trump will be revealing his VP pick within' a few hours!

    :emoji_thumbsup:
     
  13. duggers_dad

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    Uh-oh

    The lineup includes several GOP heavyweights, such as former secretary of state Mike Pompeo
     
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  14. toon66

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    How about all the dorks that attend those events?
     
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  15. Bazza

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    Looks like Nikki Haley will be there after all and making a speech........looking forward to that!
     
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  16. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    Wont watch a single minute.

    I hate that this is during the All Star break.
    No Rays games this week.

    Netflix it is.
     
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  17. citygator

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    I'll have some of what Bazza is drinking. Seems to leave one in a deep state of optimism and happy delusions. PM me please. I could use for football season.
     
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  18. jeffbrig

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    I'm calling it right now. Just from a strategy perspective: Trump lays low all week, and his first public appearance is the big reveal when he shows up on camera for his acceptance/keynote address. Viewership will be insane...
     
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  19. PITBOSS

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    Trump’s response to Biden’s address, “UNITE AMERICA!” on his Truth Social account.
     
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  20. duggers_dad

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    It’s clever. Sufficient millions of Americans will fall for it.