GOP Convention

GOP restricts convention attendance over coronavirus fears

July 16, 2020 Zeke Miller, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Republican National Committee is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month, as it looks for ways to move forward with the […]

MCDANIEL: Charlotte Convention move lies at Gov. Cooper’s feet

June 15, 2020 Ronna McDaniel

When we at the Republican National Committee were considering possible cities to host our Party’s 2020 Convention, Charlotte immediately stood out in our minds. A crown jewel of the South, the Queen City’s attractions, amenities, […]

RNC votes to move Trump nomination speech from Charlotte

June 11, 2020 North State Journal Staff

CHARLOTTE – A unanimous vote by the RNC Executive Committee Wednesday night confirmed that President Donald Trump will not accept the GOP nomination in Charlotte. North Carolina Republican Party chairman Michael Whatley said “The refusal […]

Jacksonville FL is front-runner for Trump convention speech

June 10, 2020 Bobby Caina Calvan and Jill Colvin, Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Jacksonville, Florida, is the front-runner to host the GOP celebration marking President Donald Trump’s acceptance of his party’s nomination for reelection, the Republican National Committee chairwoman said Wednesday. Ronna McDaniel said reports […]