Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Republican Convention News--4.17.12

 
Bios for US Senate candidates in Utah; state Republican convention approaching
Washington Post
NAME: Orrin Hatch AGE: 78 HOMETOWN: Salt Lake City EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in history from Brigham Young University; law degree from the University of Pittsburgh. PERSONAL: Wife, Elaine; six children, 23 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.
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News roundup: Electronic voting spooks some GOP delegates
Salt Lake Tribune (blog)
Republican Convention delegates could see a new trend in electronic voting, but some critics are concerned the system is flawed. With four times as many candidates competing at this year's convention as opposed to the 2010 gathering, party officials ...
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Utah system puts a unique spin on Senate race
Atlanta Journal Constitution
We need more Republicans," Hatch told delegates at Granny Annie's Cafe. "You're here early in the morning and asking questions, which is important. But your real job happens during convention." Hatch's opponents argue that his support of a lower debt ...
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Atlanta Journal Constitution
Hatch, Liljenquist, Herrod debate before convention
Deseret News
Orrin Hatch and his key Republican challengers met in their second and final debate before this weekend's state convention, with each emphasizing their strengths in a final push for delegate votes. SALT LAKE CITY — US Sen.
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Deseret News
Hatch, 2 rivals hold last debate before convention
Deseret News
Next week, delegates at the state Republican convention will attempt to wade through all the ads and campaign speeches and select a nominee to represent the GOP in November's general election. Hatch is seeking a seventh term in office while his ...
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Deseret News
Democrats, Republicans prepare for county conventions
LubbockOnline.com
By TOMMY MAGELSSEN Even though Texas Republicans won't have a say as to who the presidential nominee will be, the show must go on. Party conventions are scheduled for April 21 — for both Lubbock County Democrats and Republicans — and Lubbock County ...
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Taylor County Republican and Democratic parties to hold conventions Saturday
ReporterNews.com
By Sarah Kleiner Varble The Taylor County Republican and Democratic parties are skipping precinct conventions this year and leaping straight into countywide conventions Saturday. Usually, the parties have precinct conventions to select delegates for ...
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A vote on Tampa's 'clean zone' is delayed until May 3
Tbo.com
By KEVIN WIATROWSKI | The Tampa Tribune The city's legal staff has asked for more time to address the Tampa City Council's concerns about Mayor Bob Buckhorn's proposed "clean zone" for the Republican National Convention. The proposal, which was due to ...
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Why the Illinois GOP Has Republicans Worried Nationally
Huffington Post
And on June 8th and 9th, Illinois Republicans will converge on Tinley Park for the Illinois Republican State Convention, an event which only happens every four years. But unless you're a reader of Republican News Watch or an elected committeeman, ...
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Republican primary voters undecided on 2nd District
Salt Lake Tribune
Both Clark and Eagar have believed from the beginning that the crowded race for the open 2nd District seat would go to a primary rather than being resolved Saturday at the State Republican Party Convention. "We're anticipating a primary, ...
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Blogs
 
It's Working! Ron Paul Wins Minnesota, Colorado Delegates to ...
By Angel C
... Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul achieved consequential delegate wins in Colorado and Minnesota today, affirming his delegate-attainment strategy and auguring a prominent role for Paul at the Republican National Convention ...
Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012
Local civic leaders chosen for both RNC and DNC | Aspen Daily ...
By Meg Simon
Local civic leaders have been selected as delegates to both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions this summer, and will be on the floor as the parties nominate, presumptively, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for president.
Aspen Daily News | Aspen's Newspaper

Web
 
2012 Republican National Convention names Google 'Official ...
The 2012 Republican National Convention today announced that Google has been named the ...
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