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	1988 Republican National Convention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The 1988 Republican National Convention was held in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana from August 15 to August 18, 1988.
		The convention nominated Vice President George H. Bush for President, which was expected.
		The second spot on the ticket was not publicly known before the convention; Bush chose Dan Quayle, U.S. Senator of Indiana, as his Vice-Presidential running mate..
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1988_Republican_National_Convention (239 words)

	1992 Republican National Convention -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The 1992 Republican National Convention was held in the (A transparent dome on top of an airplane where the navigator can make celestial observations) Astrodome in (Click link for more info and facts about Houston, Texas) Houston, Texas from August 17 to August 21.
		The convention is most remembered for the perception it generated of a (The younger of two major political parties in the United States; GOP is an acronym for grand old party) Republican Party dominated by radicals.
		Another noteworthy event at this convention was (40th President of the United States (1911-)) Ronald Reagan's final major political speech, although it was somewhat overshadowed by Buchanan's address which immediately preceded it.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/1/19/1992_Republican_National_Convention.htm (393 words)

	wiki/1988 Republican convention Definition / wiki/1988 Republican convention Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The 1988 Republican National Convention was held in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana from August 15 to August 18August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar.
		The second spot on the ticket was not publicly known before the convention; Bush chose Dan QuayleJames Danforth Quayle III (born February 4, 1947) was the 44th Vice President of the United States under George H. Bush (1989-1993).
		The convention featured speeches by Pat RobertsonMarion Gordon "Pat" Robertson (born March 22, 1930) is a Christian televangelist in the United States, and founder of the Christian Coalition.
	www.elresearch.com /wiki/1988_Republican_convention (989 words)

	NPR's Election 2000 Coverage: Republican National Convention
		Hear speakers from past Republican Conventions -- Eisenhower and Dirksen in 1952 -- Goldwater in 1964 -- Reagan and Ford in 1976 -- and Bush in 1988.
		In 1988, Republicans meeting at the New Orleans Louisiana Superdome for their national convention looked to Vice President George H. Bush to carry the mantle of the Reagan Administration.
		Republicans were looking for the "speech of his life." Judging by most news accounts and commentators at the time, Bush met the challenge head on.
	www.npr.org /news/national/election2000/conventions/past.bushsenior.html (504 words)

	1996 Republican National Convention -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Convention Center was located on the waterfront, near a harbor frequented by thousands of small boats—upon one of which Dole and Kemp made their ceremonial arrival.
		Convention planners situated the designated protest area several blocks away from the convention center, sparking criticism and legal action.
		The convention was successful for San Diego, bringing positive publicity to the city and its revitalized waterfront and (Click link for more info and facts about Gaslamp Quarter) Gaslamp Quarter.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/1/19/1996_Republican_National_Convention.htm (917 words)

	Encyclopedia: 1988 Republican convention (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The 1988 Republican National Convention was held in New Orleans, Louisiana from August 15 to August 18.
		The convention nominated Vice President George H. Bush for President and Dan Quayle, Senator from Indiana, for Vice President.
		Ronald Reagan also made a major speech on the opening night of the convention, as he would do in 1992.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/1988-Republican-convention (188 words)

	Feminist Activities at the 1988 Republican Convention
		As Bush operatives made clear, the 1988 platform was essentially the one that had been drafted by the right in 1984, though a few new planks were added.
		When Nancy Thompson proposed to the full Committee that "the Republican party strongly supports the efforts of women to achieve parity in government, and is committed to the vigorous recruitment, training and funding of women candidates at all levels" she caught the Bush campaign by surprise.
		Indeed the 1988 platform counsels against "discriminatory quota systems and preferential treatment." It states that "quotas are the most insidious form of reverse discrimination against the innocent." Nonetheless, the rules of the Republican Party have traditionally provided for sex quotas in party and convention committees, though these provisions have been occasionally been eroded.
	www.jofreeman.com /conventions/repub88.htm (4447 words)

	CNN/AllPolitics.com - Election 2000 - The Republican National Convention
		Republicans know the United States is a nation of communities -- churches, neighborhoods, social and charitable organizations, professional groups, unions and private and voluntary organizations in city, suburb, and countryside.
		Republicans are determined to help the homeless as a matter of ethical commitment, as well as sound public policy.
		Republicans stand with the men and women who put their lives on the line every day, in State and local police forces and in federal law enforcement agencies.
	cgi.cnn.com /ELECTION/2000/conventions/republican/features/platform.88 (18071 words)

	MSN Encarta - Multimedia - Republican National Convention
		Political conventions are an important function of a political party.
		During these colorful, boisterous events, representatives from various parts of the country get together to discuss how the party stands on current issues as well as long-standing ones such as tax reform.
		At the 1988 Republican National Convention, George Bush and Dan Quayle were chosen as the Republican party candidates for president and vice-president, respectively.
	encarta.msn.com /media_461535169/Republican_National_Convention.html (81 words)

	AEGiS-LT: 1988 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION PLATFORM OF GOP IS LONG, CONSERVATIVE DETAILED DOCUMENT INTENTIONALLY ...
		NEW ORLEANS - The 1988 Democratic and Republican platforms are dramatically different in vision, in tone, in length and, perhaps most important, in objective.
		Nowhere is the Republican platform's conservatism clearer than on the issue of abortion, where it reaffirms its support for a human life amendment and opposes the use of public funds for abortion, even for victims of rape.
		A few Republicans suggested that, in some areas, the platform might be a little too specific, too much like past Democratic platforms in its concern for special interests.
	www.aegis.com /news/lt/1988/LT880804.html (1999 words)

	WashingtonPost.com: Campaign '96, Republican Convention (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It is the political convention as TV miniseries, a postmodern attempt to transform the windy oratory of the past into bite-sized morsels digestible by an audience of channel-surfers.
		Deaver was sentenced to three years' probation in 1988 for lying to Congress and a grand jury about his lobbying activities but has since undergone something of a rehabilitation and is regarded by the party hierarchy as a seasoned image-maker.
		Conventions have had little real suspense for 25 years, with nominees chosen months earlier and platform disputes smoothed over before the TV lights come on.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/national/longterm/campaign/gopmeet.htm (1242 words)

	1988 Republican National Convention Encyclopedia Article, History, Biography at Karr.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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		The second spot on the ticket was not publicly known before the convention, at which Bush chose Dan Quayle, Senator from Indiana, for Vice President.
		President Reagan made a major speech on the opening night of the convention, as he would do in 1992.
	www.karr.net /search/encyclopedia/1988_Republican_National_Convention (382 words)

	Adopted by the 1996 Republican National Convention August 12
		The Republican National Committee shall issue the call for the next national convention to nominate candidates for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States prior to January 1 of the year in which the national convention is to be held.
		State conventions shall be composed of delegates who are persons eligible to vote and who are deemed to be Republicans pursuant to state law or party rules in the respective districts which they represent in said state conventions.
		Such delegates shall be apportioned by the state Republican Party among counties, parishes, and cities of the state or district having regard to the Republican vote or the population therein.
	www.republikids.com /goprules.htm (5824 words)

	List of celebrities with links to the U.S. Republican Party - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This list of celebrities with links to the US Republican Party includes living Americans widely renowned outside of politics who are or have been supporters of candidates of the United States Republican Party.
		Adam Baldwin, is a Republican even stating his views on-line at Fireflyfans.net.
		Dean Jones, actor, Republican activist, 2003 guest of the California Republican Assembly.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Republican_celebrities (1819 words)

	President Ronald Reagan Remarks to 1988 Republican National Convention (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Madam Chairman, delegates to this convention and fellow citizens, thank you for that warm and generous welcome.
		So, this convention brings back so many memories to a fellow like me. I can still remember my first Republican convention.
		And last month, in Atlanta at their convention, there was again no mention of the misery index.
	www.reagansheritage.org /reagan/html/reagan_rnc_88.shtml (4219 words)

	Republican National Convention
		Four years ago, the keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention told us that America was a Tale of Two Cities - the have's and the have-not's, the rich and the poor, the upper class and the lower class.
		As Republicans, our task in 1988 is to continue that journey and bring the greatness of America through moral strength.
		And I submit to you that our party, the Republican party, assembled here in New Orleans is not ashamed to write into our national platform our solemn resolve that the children of this country will once again be allowed to pray to God in the classrooms of America.
	www.forerunner.com /forerunner/X0166_Robertson_speech_198.html (2201 words)

	NPR's Election 2000 Coverage: Republican National Convention
		Coming into the convention held in Kansas City, Ford held only a slight winning margin in the necessary delegate count to win on a first ballot and both Republican rivals arrived three days before the balloting began to rally added support.
		Ford was named vice president by then-President Richard Nixon while the Republican White House was besieged with the Watergate scandal and investigation that finally led to Nixon's humiliating resignation and Ford's swearing in as president.
		The combating divisions continued their scrap on the convention floor, where Reagan forces unsuccessfully attempted to upset the nominating rules.
	www.npr.org /news/national/election2000/conventions/past.reagan_ford.html (360 words)

	Dunn named a co-chair of Republican convention (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Although today's conventions are carefully scripted, Dunn is likely to be seen sharing the podium with such prime-time GOP speakers as retired Gen. Colin Powell, Arizona Sen. John McCain and former Cabinet officer Elizabeth Dole.
		Dunn has risen in the Republican Party on the strength of two skills: a formidable prowess at fund-raising and the ability to put a kinder face on House Republicans' policies than the party's male leaders.
		She has been working closely on GOP fund-raising with former Texas Republican Chairman Fred Meyer, Bush's chief liaison with the party apparatus in Washington, D.C. Having lost a race for House majority leader, Dunn has been frequently mentioned as a secretary of commerce or U.S. trade representative in a Bush administration.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /national/dunn07.shtml (724 words)

	1988 Convention National Republican Resources from the Right Side of the Web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		1864 (Baltimore) The third Republican Convention is known as the National Union Convention.
		...a Delegate to the Republican National Convention in San Diego.....1956, 1964, 1968, 1984, 1988, 1992, and an elected.....the Delegates to the Republican National Convention, and the big..
		This data collection examines attitudes of delegates to the 1988 Republican National...
	www.rtside.com /directory/1988-convention-national-republican.html (418 words)

	Republican Convention - The Cincinnati Enquirer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		As deputy campaign manager, he has been hammer ing out the logistics of the Bush convention - who gets access to the podium, where the running mate needs to be in Philadelphia and when, what high-roller contributors and high-ranking politi cians get floor passes and a chance to rub elbows with the candidate.
		Nader on his ear and explained that they were to go to the floor, welcome him to the Republican National Convention, wish him a good day, and by no means have him removed.
		If they had, the thousands of news people working in the media tents adjacent to the arena, ravenously hungry for anything remotely resembling real news, would have pounced on the story; and the maiden speech of vice presidential nominee Dick Cheney that night would have been buried in the avalanche.
	www.enquirer.com /editions/2000/08/04/loc_bush_trouble-shooter.html (900 words)

	NYCLU: NYCLU files lawsuits challenging NYPD practices to be used at Republican National Convention (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Republican National Convention is scheduled to take place in New York City starting in late August 2004.
		The Convention is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of peaceful protesters to events similar to the anti-war protests of earlier this year, including the large demonstration on February 15.
		The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that these policies and practices are unconstitutional and injunctive relief against their use at Republican National Convention demonstrations and at other demonstrations.
	www.nyclu.org /rnc_complaint_gut_111903.html (4318 words)

	Time : A big time in the Big Easy. (Republican Convention, 1988 in New Orleans) @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Start / T / Time / August 29, 1988 / A big time in the Big Easy.
		In terms of style, last month's carefully choreographed Democratic Convention borrowed a leaf from the Republicans.
		The Republicans expropriated not only themes but also a melody.
	static.highbeam.com /t/time/august291988/abigtimeinthebigeasyrepublicanconvention1988innewo/index.html (223 words)

	CNN/AllPolitics.com - Election 2000 - The Republican National Convention
		Bush, the son of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and his Mexican-born wife Columba, is the youth chairman of the Republican National Convention and has been active in George W. Bush's campaign since the presidential primary season began.
		"P" stepped onto the national scene at the 1988 Republican National convention -- where his grandfather George Bush was nominated president -- by leading the pledge of allegiance during the third day of the New Orleans gathering.
		It was during that same convention, that the elder Bush created a minor stir when he pointed out George P. and his siblings to President Reagan and his wife Nancy as "the little brown ones."
	www.cnn.com /2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/08/03/bush.young/index.html (544 words)

	Something Bad About John McCain Timothy Noah (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		One smudge on McCain's good-guy record that only Chatterbox seems to remember is McCain's disgraceful speech to the 1988 Republican National Convention.
		This last point was lost on (or ignored by) Bush, who flogged Dukakis repeatedly throughout the 1988 campaign for vetoing the Pledge of Allegiance bill.
		Back in 1988, though, McCain used it to imply a parallel between the North Vietnamese thugs who beat Christian senseless and the Massachusetts governor who vetoed a Pledge of Allegiance bill.
	slate.msn.com /id/1004564 (1292 words)

	NEWSWEEK POLL: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Despite the four-day convention, a strong 60-percent majority of registered voters say they saw none of (32%) or very little (28%) coverage of the RNC on television last week.
		And only 36 percent say they now have a more favorable opinion of the Republican Party, with 27 percent saying they have a less favorable opinion.
		Following the Democratic convention in July, 41 percent who said they had a more favorable opinion of the Democrats.
	www.forrelease.com /D20040904/nysa058.P1.09042004114640.15782.html (433 words)

	Remarks at the Republican National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana
		This convention brings back so many memories to a fellow like me. I can still remember my first Republican convention: Abraham Lincoln giving a speech that -- [laughter] -- sent tingles down my spine.
		at their convention, there was again no mention of the misery index.
		Just let me know, and I'll be there, as long as words don't leave me and as long as this sweet country strives to be special during its shining moment on Earth.
	www.reagan.utexas.edu /archives/speeches/1988/081588b.htm (3739 words)

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