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Title: Chris Christie To Be RNC Keynote Speaker
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Capital Column
URL Source: http://www.capitolcolumn.com/news/g ... tie-to-be-rnc-keynote-speaker/
Published: Jul 18, 2012
Author: Capital Column
Post Date: 2012-07-18 16:38:01 by Brian S
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Views: 2656
Comments: 6
With the Republican National Convention just a month away from convening in Tampa, Mitt Romney’s campaign team is starting to bring the details into focus as sources from the New York Post report that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will be the nominating convention’s keynote speaker. The unnamed GOP source, who was described as a New Jersey GOP activist, told the Post early this morning that the word is quietly going out to Garden State attendees of the convention to be sure not to miss the evening of August 28. “We’ve been told that’s the night to be there, that’s when the governor is going to speak. They’re saying he’s the keynoter.” The national conventions for the GOP and the Democratic Party are the biggest pep rallies for the party faithful. Although it is not a hard rule, party leaders sometimes tap rising stars within the party for the keynote speaker. Ronald Reagan spoke at the 1964 Republican National Convention. Then-Senator Barack Obama spoke at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Gov. Christie looks to be categorized in the same mold. Gov. Christie is a popular figure in his home state and slotting him for the keynote speaker position may have many advantages for the GOP. Gov. Christie has a history of making rousing speeches than can energize the party base and criticize his opponents without going overboard, which would be a welcome change to the hyperbolic accusations during the primary season that soured on some voters. Most importantly though, the keynote speaker nod introduces Gov. Christie to the national audience while giving him more time to serve as governor, thus giving him more time to build up a record of achievements. The Tampa Bay Times notes that picking convention speakers is a “tricky task.” Passing over someone can have unintended political consequences, especially if Mr. Romney goes on to defeat President Obama in November. Florida Governor Rick Scott told a newspaper editorial board in May that he hopes to receive a prime-time speaking slot at the convention. “It’s a matter of juggling monumental political egos, precious little time for maximum TV exposure, appeasing people whose help is needed, and ensuring the best message comes through to win over swing voters just starting to focus on the presidential contest,” The Tampa Bay Times’ Adam C. Smith and Aaron Sharockman write. If Gov. Christie is being tapped for the keynote speaker position, one thing is clear: he will not be in consideration as Mr. Romney’s vice presidential running mate for 2012. The Romney campaign has been tight-lipped with any details of the VP search and has yet to even announce when they will reveal their pick. Tea Party favorites Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal may be contenders. Sen. Rob Portman’s (R-OH) name has also been bandied about. Even former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is being mentioned by some. With the nominating convention a month away, the Romney campaign team appears to be taking its time in vetting candidates for the vice presidential position. They will certainly be seeking to avoid the mistake John McCain’s 2008 selection of Sarah Palin as his VP running mate by meticulously vetting their candidates before making their final announcement.
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#1. To: Brian S (#0)
Presumptious morons who think they know what McCain did or didn't do meticulously or unmeticulously!! LOL........Jealous Fairy indeed. Too darn sleazy to affix a name as author as the cheap shot hitman or woman! Yeppers, just a Jealous Fairy.
My pops lives in NJ and thinks highly of Christie, FWIW. I don't follow him in great detail. I'll say this in general, it's a shame voters/people are so enamored with image and not necessarily substance. If the second coming of Christ weighed 275 lbs. we might miss it.
Only if that 'second coming' is a horses asshole, i.e. Christie.
I take it you don't care for him. I don't live in NJ and I don't follow him much.
#6. To: Fred Mertz (#5)
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Barry's undocumented bastard half brother... father, Bill Ayers.
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#4. To: Fred Mertz (#2)
If the second coming of Christ weighed 275 lbs. we might miss it.
#5. To: Brian S (#4)
Replies to Comment # 5. I don't follow him much.
Twins - Dumb, and Dumber
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