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Selecting the Republican Candidate for President 2008

 

March 4, 2008. John McCain is now the GOP nominee for president for 2008, but there's still excitement ahead. Next question, who will McCain select as his running mate? Will he announce his selection for vice president early or wait until he reaches the convention stage?

Whether the final Republican ticket is determined before the national convention or not, Minneapolis-St. Paul promises to be an active venue as the convention takes place September 1-4, 2008.

How will it all play out for the Republican party? What role will former candidates Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, and now Mike Huckabee play? Stay tuned for old-fashioned GOP excitement come September.

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History of the Republican National Convention 

This will be the 39th. Minneapolis-St. Paul was also the site of the 10th Republican convention in 1892.

"The Republican National Convention is the presidential nominating convention of the Republican Party of the United States. Convened by the Republican National Committee, the stated purpose of the convocation is to nominate an official candidate in an upcoming U.S. presidential election, and to adopt the party platform and rules for the election cycle.

"Like the Democratic National Convention, it signifies the end of a presidential primary season and the start of campaigning for a general election. In recent years, the nominee has been known well before the convention, leading many to oppose the convention as a mere public relations event and coronation.

"Historically, the convention was the final determinant of the nomination, and often contentious as various factions of party insiders maneuvered to advance their candidates. Since the almost universal adoption of the primary election for selecting delegates in the last quarter of the 20th century, however, the convention's significance has diminished. The national party focuses on the convention as a unity point to bring together a party platform and state parties."

The above is from Wikipedia. See the complete Wikipedia article for more details.

Additionally, the GOP convention website presents an informative question and answer format history of the convention.

The Logo of the 2008 Republican Convention 

Featuring the traditional GOP elephant.

"The circular design features the silhouette of a triumphant elephant, a Party symbol dating back to 1874, along with the names of the host cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

"'Choosing our logo is another important milestone in planning the 2008 Republican National Convention,' said convention President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Cino. 'This design highlights the spirit of the Republican Party and it will adorn everything from the Xcel Energy Center to t-shirts and other souvenirs.'"

(From the GOP Convention 2008 website.)

The GOP Convention and Republicans in History 

Books and DVDs for Republican fans and historians.

If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd Be Republicans by Ann Coulter

If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd Be Republicans by Ann Coulter

“Uttering lines that send liberals into paro more...1 point

The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan

The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan

<p> During his two terms as the fortieth pre more...1 point

Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans by Lewis Gould

Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans by Lewis Gould

From Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War through the more...0 points

Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning by Jonah Goldberg

Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning by Jonah Goldberg

Fascists, Brownshirts, jackbooted, stormtroopers. more...0 points

Stories in His Own Hand: The Everyday Wisdom of Ronald Reagan

Stories in His Own Hand: The Everyday Wisdom of Ronald Reagan

<p> Ronald Reagan loved to tell stories. Som more...0 points

The Right Words: Great Republican Speeches that Shaped History by Wynton C. Hall

The Right Words: Great Republican Speeches that Shaped History by Wynton C. Hall

Award-winning presidential scholar and speechwrite more...0 points

Here's What's Going on Today in Politics, According to MSNBC 

POLL: Who Will Be John McCain's Running Mate? 

The Republican vice presidential candidate - a heartbeat away.

Who do you think will be the Republican vice presidential running mate? Leave your comment with a name and then remember to click on the up arrow to vote it to the top of the list.

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I'd like to see Mike Huckabee for VP.

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Mitt Romney

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Charlie Crist

Florida's governor Charlie Crist would be an excel more...1 point

Sarah Palin

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Finding Your Way to the Xcel Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 

Site of the Republican National Convention 2008

Plan Your Trip to Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota 

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Convention dates are September 1-4, 2008. Why not go early and stay late? Make a vacation of it.

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