GOP Convention Stuck With Convicted Felon As Nominee, With No Clear Path To Replace Trump
9 months, 2 weeks ago

GOP Convention Stuck With Convicted Felon As Nominee, With No Clear Path To Replace Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Eight years after a credible effort to dump Donald Trump as their presidential nominee because of his vulgarity, Republicans today appear stuck with the newly convicted felon for November, with no realistic means of taking the nomination away from him at their convention next month, even if they wanted to. “There will be no move to, no mechanism for and no interest in removing Trump at the convention,” said Richard Porter, a Republican National Committee member from Illinois. Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images Republicans who disliked and distrusted Trump ― primarily religious conservatives and abortion opponents ― believed that they could persuade enough RNC members and convention delegates to change the party’s rules to permit delegates to vote according to their conscience rather than mirroring how primary voters in their state had voted earlier that year. Kendal Unruh, the founder of the “Free the Delegates” group that lost its convention floor fight to replace Trump, said the party is now basically Donald Trump’s party. “The delegates elected this time to the Republican National Convention were rock-solid Trump supporters who will never waver from their support,” she said.

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Donald Trump’s RNC speech capped a Republican convention of his enemies kissing the ring.
8 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump’s RNC speech capped a Republican convention of his enemies kissing the ring.

Slate  

Eight years ago, I was on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland when Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, the runner-up to Donald Trump for the nomination, pointedly refused to endorse Trump during his prime-time speech. “And let me start by giving thanks to God Almighty for protecting President Trump, and for turning his head on Saturday as the …

Dems ramp up fight against Trump just steps outside Republican National Convention
8 months, 1 week ago

Dems ramp up fight against Trump just steps outside Republican National Convention

Raw Story  

MILWAUKEE — Democrats remain in the midst of a destructive conflict over whether President Joe Biden should quit the 2024 race. But steps outside the Republican National Convention’s security perimeter, Democratic Party leaders on Wednesday angled to frame the presidential election as a “binary choice” between Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump. He added that despite the Trump campaign’s calls …

Former Rivals Haley, DeSantis Endorse Donald Trump At Republican Convention
8 months, 1 week ago

Former Rivals Haley, DeSantis Endorse Donald Trump At Republican Convention

ABP News  

Former United States President and Republican nominee Donald Trump received full-throated endorsements of his candidature at the party's convention on Tuesday from former leading rivals for the party’s nomination, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. Haley, the former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor, took the stage during the party's convention and said, "You don't have to agree with Trump 100% …

Trump’s past GOP rivals line up behind him at convention, say he’ll make U.S. ‘safe again’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s past GOP rivals line up behind him at convention, say he’ll make U.S. ‘safe again’

LA Times  

Former President Trump’s top rivals in the Republican Party lined up behind the 2024 nominee on Tuesday, promising he would “make America safe again” from violent criminals and dangerous undocumented immigrants who they suggested are invading the nation via an “open” southern border. “For more than a year, I said a vote for Joe Biden is a vote for President …

‘We’re not going to take it anymore’: Republicans start their convention with a show of force
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘We’re not going to take it anymore’: Republicans start their convention with a show of force

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In May, after Marjorie Taylor Greene’s failed attempt to boot Speaker Mike Johnson, he …

Donald Trump’s demand for loyalty will make it impossible for him to govern
1 year, 2 months ago

Donald Trump’s demand for loyalty will make it impossible for him to govern

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Romney — a longtime Trump critic — also suggested that Trump was trying to …

Fed up and fired up: Texas Republicans meet in a climate of mistrust, conspiracy and victimhood
2 years, 9 months ago

Fed up and fired up: Texas Republicans meet in a climate of mistrust, conspiracy and victimhood

Raw Story  

HOUSTON — The Republican Party of Texas has controlled every lever of state government since 2003, and notched major victories last year on voting, redistricting, abortion, school curriculums and other long-held priorities. Among elected officials speaking at the convention, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz stole the show, receiving standing ovations on Friday as he thundered against “radical leftists” driving a cultural …

US Presidential elections: Republicans paint dark picture of future if Donald Trump loses
4 years, 7 months ago

US Presidential elections: Republicans paint dark picture of future if Donald Trump loses

India Today  

Republicans predicted a national “horror movie” should President Donald Trump lose in November, flinging out dark warnings on Monday’s opening night of their scaled down national convention. Trump’s campaign had promised to offer an inclusive and uplifting prime-time message, hoping to broaden his appeal beyond his hard-core base by featuring the next generation of party stars including two Republicans of …

Trump accepts renomination as Republican convention begins
4 years, 7 months ago

Trump accepts renomination as Republican convention begins

Al Jazeera  

The Republican Party has formally nominated United States President Donald Trump for a second term in the White House – one of the first acts of the first day of the Republican National Convention that saw both Trump and Vice President Mike Pence speak in person in Charlotte, North Carolina. “We fish, we hunt, and we have at least five …

5 Questions Ahead Of The Republican National Convention
4 years, 7 months ago

5 Questions Ahead Of The Republican National Convention

NPR  

5 Questions Ahead Of The Republican National Convention Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Since the Democrats wrapped up their glitch-free virtual convention, now it's Republicans' turn. Trump is just the fourth modern president with a polling deficit larger than 1 point heading into his convention, as CNN's Harry Enten points …

Republican National Convention: Where, when and how it works
4 years, 9 months ago

Republican National Convention: Where, when and how it works

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In August, Republicans from …

After Bitter Primary Fight, Ted Cruz Backs Donald Trump
8 years, 6 months ago

After Bitter Primary Fight, Ted Cruz Backs Donald Trump

NPR  

After Bitter Primary Fight, Ted Cruz Backs Donald Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images After a bitter primary battle that culminated with Ted Cruz being booed off the stage at the Republican National Convention, the Texas senator says he will vote for Donald Trump. "After many months of careful consideration of prayer and searching …

Donald Trump's Republican Convention was a bilious train wreck. Which was just fine by him
8 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump's Republican Convention was a bilious train wreck. Which was just fine by him

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That was Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, who set off an even more dramatic …

Trump accepts nomination with a grim message
8 years, 8 months ago

Trump accepts nomination with a grim message

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party nomination on Thursday, drawing a “grim and dark” picture of a country in crisis and offering himself as the only one who can help. “The attacks on our police, and the terrorism in our cities, threaten our very way of life.Any politician who does not grasp this danger is not fit to lead our …

Donald Trump says he wouldn’t accept Ted Cruz’s endorsement even if it were offered
8 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump says he wouldn’t accept Ted Cruz’s endorsement even if it were offered

LA Times  

Republican nominee Donald Trump and running mate Indiana Gov. Fresh off the Republican convention, Donald Trump breezily sparred anew Friday, relitigating an old feud with chief rival Ted Cruz and telling the “haters” they had no choice but to back his historic campaign. “I didn’t start anything with the wife,” Trump said of the attack ads, which he retweeted, that …

GOP Convention Ends With Trump Accepting Presidential Nomination
8 years, 8 months ago

GOP Convention Ends With Trump Accepting Presidential Nomination

NPR  

GOP Convention Ends With Trump Accepting Presidential Nomination We take a look at the lessons learned from big moments at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland with NPR political reporter Scott Detrow and Republican analyst John Feehery. Republican analyst John Feehery is still with us, along with NPR's Scott Detrow. We had Donald Trump's big showdown with Ted Cruz because …

Analysis:: Cruz’s provocative speech on Day 3 of Republican convention sparks a renewed war over conservatism
8 years, 8 months ago

Analysis:: Cruz’s provocative speech on Day 3 of Republican convention sparks a renewed war over conservatism

LA Times  

Ted Cruz was booed off stage during the Republican National Convention’s third night on July 20 2016. 7 / 85 Donald Trump speaks during the final day of the 2016 Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. 9 / 85 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage after being introduced by his daughter Ivanka Trump during the …

Donald Trump formally endorsed as Republican candidate for US presidency
8 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump formally endorsed as Republican candidate for US presidency

ABC  

The Republican Party has formally nominated Donald Trump as its candidate for the presidency of the United States, capping a roller-coaster campaign that saw the billionaire tycoon defeat 16 White House rivals. Final Republican votes: Donald Trump 1,725 1,725 Ted Cruz 475 475 John Kasich 120 120 Marco Rubio 114 114 Ben Carson 7 7 Jeb Bush 3 3 Rand …

Some Republican lawmakers facing reelection are steering clear of the GOP convention. Here’s why
8 years, 8 months ago

Some Republican lawmakers facing reelection are steering clear of the GOP convention. Here’s why

LA Times  

Rob Portman of Ohio spent this week building houses with Habitat for Humanity, motivating young campaign volunteers and kayaking with wounded veterans on the Cuyahoga River. “I’m supporting Donald Trump,” said Portman, a first-term senator meeting with campaign volunteers less than a mile from the convention site, as he wages a tough fight for reelection against Democratic former Gov. “But …

Republican convention: Donald Trump will fight for you and your country, assures wife Melania
8 years, 8 months ago

Republican convention: Donald Trump will fight for you and your country, assures wife Melania

Firstpost  

Republicans kicked off Donald Trump’s general election campaign with a warm and personal validation from his wife, Melania Trump at the GOP convention After a harsh primary, Republicans kicked off Donald Trump’s general election campaign with a warm and personal validation from his wife, Melania Trump, who emotionally assured GOP convention delegates and voters across the country that the brash …

Analysis: Day 1 of Donald Trump’s convention: Scattered in message, unruly in delivery
8 years, 8 months ago

Analysis: Day 1 of Donald Trump’s convention: Scattered in message, unruly in delivery

LA Times  

The theme of Monday’s opening night of the Republican National Convention was “Make America Safe Again.” In other words, “Make America Safe from Hillary Clinton.” Donald Trump, who will accept his party’s nomination Thursday, was barely mentioned by many of the speakers, nor were specifics of the few concrete proposals he has made. One speaker, actor Scott Baio, pointedly said …

Ted Cruz to take to Republican stage though he STILL won't endorse Donald Trump
8 years, 8 months ago

Ted Cruz to take to Republican stage though he STILL won't endorse Donald Trump

Daily Mail  

Ted Cruz is slated to speak at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, but all signs point to the Texas senator still not endorsing his former rival, presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. Scroll down for video While Sen. Ted Cruz, photographed holding court on Capitol Hill, will be speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday he might withhold his …

Ivanka Trump brushes off convention-boycotting Republicans: 'That’s their choice...if they don’t want to be part of the future':
8 years, 8 months ago

Ivanka Trump brushes off convention-boycotting Republicans: 'That’s their choice...if they don’t want to be part of the future':

Daily Mail  

Ivanka Trump says Republicans refusing to come to this week's GOP convention in Cleveland will be left in the dust as the party moves on without them. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Ivanka Trump says Republicans refusing to come to this week's GOP convention in Cleveland will be left in the dust as the party moves on without them 'That's their …

Republican convention and Donald Trump’s party victory
8 years, 8 months ago

Republican convention and Donald Trump’s party victory

Al Jazeera  

The convention is likely to gloss over Trump’s non-establishment position. Presumptive Republican party presidential nominee Donald Trump is heading to the party convention in Cleveland, Ohio on July 18 – confident that his brand is working despite major misgivings by the party establishment. For example, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Trump’s comments disparaging a United States district court judge for …

Donald Trump to seal US presidential nomination at Republican National Convention
8 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump to seal US presidential nomination at Republican National Convention

ABC  

The 2016 Republican National Convention is set to get underway in Cleveland, Ohio, with Donald Trump to be formally declared the Republican nominee for president of the United States. Even senior leaders of the Republican Party who have clashed with Mr Trump, like speaker Paul Ryan, will address the convention, as will Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell. Other 2016 candidates …

6 Things To Watch At The Republican Convention This Week
8 years, 8 months ago

6 Things To Watch At The Republican Convention This Week

NPR  

6 Things To Watch At The Republican Convention This Week Enlarge this image toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Carolyn Kaster/AP Conventions give candidates a second chance to make a first impression, even candidates who have been covered by the media as obsessively as Donald Trump. Reince Priebus, the Republican National Committee chairman, told the Washington Post that one goal of the …

This is what the GOP convention will look like: Reality-TV stars and few high-profile Republicans
8 years, 8 months ago

This is what the GOP convention will look like: Reality-TV stars and few high-profile Republicans

LA Times  

Donald Trump’s climb to the top of the Republican ticket shattered the rules of presidential politics. “Donald Trump and his campaign know how to put on a show,” Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said on “Fox News Sunday.” × Many notable Republicans, including two former presidents and the party’s two most recent nominees, are staying away from …

Despite Trump's Promise For 'Showbiz' Convention, Tradition Appears To Be Winning
8 years, 8 months ago

Despite Trump's Promise For 'Showbiz' Convention, Tradition Appears To Be Winning

NPR  

Despite Trump's Promise For 'Showbiz' Convention, Tradition Appears To Be Winning Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Gillispie/AP Mark Gillispie/AP It's July, and that means the Republican and Democratic National Conventions are coming very soon. He recently promised on Twitter that the convention will be "amazing": The convention in Cleveland will be amazing!https: In an interview with the Washington Post …

Over the top: Trump sews up delegates to seal GOP nomination
8 years, 10 months ago

Over the top: Trump sews up delegates to seal GOP nomination

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — Triumphantly armed with a majority of his party’s delegates, Republican Donald Trump unleashed a broadside attack Thursday on Hillary Clinton’s prescriptions for energy, guns, the economy and international affairs, shifting abruptly toward the general election with his likely Democratic opponent locked in a divisive primary contest. At the same time, Clinton faced fresh questions about her use …

Donald Trump Clinches GOP Nomination
8 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump Clinches GOP Nomination

NPR  

Donald Trump Clinches GOP Nomination Enlarge this image toggle caption Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images Donald Trump now has the support of 1,238 delegates — just a hair above the 1,237 threshold needed to clinch the Republican presidential nomination, according to The Associated Press. Trump was able to reach that number Thursday after 29 unbound Republican delegates told the …

His path to the nomination wide open, Donald Trump faces mutiny in the Republican ranks
8 years, 10 months ago

His path to the nomination wide open, Donald Trump faces mutiny in the Republican ranks

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mark Salter, a strategist for John McCain on his 2008 White House run said …

Republicans Ted Cruz, John Kasich reach deal to try and stop Trump
8 years, 11 months ago

Republicans Ted Cruz, John Kasich reach deal to try and stop Trump

ABC  

Republican White House rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich have announced a deal to stay out of each other's way in some upcoming state primaries in hopes of blocking frontrunner Donald Trump from winning the party's presidential nomination. Key points: Cruz, Kasich trying to stop Trump winning more primaries Cruz to have clear campaign path in Indiana Kasich will focus …

As A Contested Convention Looms, Republicans Punt On Rules Changes
8 years, 11 months ago

As A Contested Convention Looms, Republicans Punt On Rules Changes

NPR  

As A Contested Convention Looms, Republicans Punt On Rules Changes Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP The Republican National Committee delegates and the three presidential campaigns jockeying for their votes huddled here in Hollywood, Fla., for its last formal party meeting ahead of the July convention in Cleveland. Sponsor Message As a result, a panel that oversees …

Trump’s rants risk annoying those who may decide nomination
8 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s rants risk annoying those who may decide nomination

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Donald Trump’s relentless assault on the rules that govern how Republicans choose their nominee is coming far too late to change what even defenders acknowledge is a complicated selection system. “The rules are set.. I’m not going to allow anyone to rewrite rules for the party.” On Friday, the party’s chief strategist, Sean Spicer, laid out …

Ted Cruz takes all 14 delegates at Wyoming convention
8 years, 11 months ago

Ted Cruz takes all 14 delegates at Wyoming convention

Daily Mail  

Comes after Cruz took all 34 delegates from Colorado in similar process Trump's team managed to put forward a slate of six, who were all rejected His team secured all 14 delegates up for grabs, 12 from his own slate at convention that was largely ignored by Trump Ted Cruz has once again out-hustled Donald Trump in the scramble for …

Trump's amazing incompetence: With some of Rubio's delegates up for grabs, the GOP's extremely lucky Trump doesn't care about organization
8 years, 11 months ago

Trump's amazing incompetence: With some of Rubio's delegates up for grabs, the GOP's extremely lucky Trump doesn't care about organization

Salon  

Ever since Florida senator and serial moment-haver Marco Rubio quit the 2016 presidential race, people have been wondering what exactly the ambitious Republican is going to do next. And, as Melber points out, in a lot of these instances we’re not talking about actual people, but rather delegate slots that are still waiting to be filled: “The icing on the …

Cruz outmaneuvering Trump in behind-the-scenes battles for delegates
8 years, 11 months ago

Cruz outmaneuvering Trump in behind-the-scenes battles for delegates

LA Times  

David Coonradt came to the Colorado state Republican convention as part of Ted Cruz’s “persuasion team,” a squad of volunteers working to secure more delegates to propel Cruz to the party’s presidential nomination. In Reno seven days earlier, when the county’s Republicans gathered to choose delegates to next month’s Nevada state convention — which, in turn, will choose the national …

Cruz, Trump And The Uncertain Road To The GOP Convention
8 years, 11 months ago

Cruz, Trump And The Uncertain Road To The GOP Convention

NPR  

Cruz, Trump And The Uncertain Road To The GOP Convention NPR's Scott Simon talks with John Podhoretz of Commentary Magazine about the contest for the Republican presidential nomination and the growing chances for a contested GOP convention. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Did Donald Trump hit a rock on the way to the Republican nomination for president this week or run into …

Ted Cruz is working multiple angles to take down Donald Trump
8 years, 11 months ago

Ted Cruz is working multiple angles to take down Donald Trump

LA Times  

Despite his impressive victory over Donald Trump in Wisconsin, Ted Cruz faces a long slog as the Republican nominating contest shifts to more moderate East Coast states and he navigates an awkward new alliance with the GOP establishment he built a career on attacking. Cruz’s top goal is to stop the front-runner from collecting the 1,237 delegates needed to win …

Open GOP convention: Why it will happen (Opinion)
9 years ago

Open GOP convention: Why it will happen (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Hugh Hewitt is a lawyer, law professor, author and host of a nationally syndicated radio show. Story highlights Donald Trump won the Republican primary in Florida on Tuesday, John Kasich won Ohio Hugh Hewitt: Despite Trump's delegate lead, Ted Cruz is probably the favorite to be nominee CNN — “NostrHUGHdamus.” That’s how one caller to my radio show …

GOP Voters Will Probably Support Anyone Their Party Nominates
9 years ago

GOP Voters Will Probably Support Anyone Their Party Nominates

Huff Post  

Sen. Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. GEOFF ROBINS via Getty Images Donald Trump's Republican presidential rivals have been vocal about his shortcomings -- Sen. Marco Rubio's campaign is even selling #NeverTrump merchandise. And Republicans are just as likely to say they would back Trump in a general election as they are to say they would …

Republican Party begins preparing for contested convention
9 years, 2 months ago

Republican Party begins preparing for contested convention

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Republican National Committee has started preparing for a contested national convention, which would follow the primary season should no GOP candidate for president win enough delegates to secure the party’s nomination. “We don’t know, or we don’t think there’s going to be a contested convention, but if there is, obviously everybody needs to know what all …

College Republican Attends Party Convention
20 years, 7 months ago

College Republican Attends Party Convention

NPR  

College Republican Attends Party Convention Nick Romero is a young delegate at the GOP convention this week in New York. Youth Radio is following him from his home in California to New York City. Before coming to the convention, Nick talked about life as a College Republican on a campus that feels heavily liberal. College Republican Attends Party Convention College …

Republican Convention
24 years, 8 months ago

Republican Convention

NPR  

Republican Convention NPR's Peter Kenyon reports from Philadelphia, where the Republicans are holding their Platform Committee hearings in preparation for next week's presidential nominating convention. Republicans, following the lead of their presumed nominee, George W. Bush, are taking some of the tougher-edged rhetoric out of this year's document. But it remains a strongly conservative platform, as abortion-rights advocates were once …

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