Republican National Convention 2016

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Quicken Loans Arena , home of the 2016 Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention in 2016 was an event in the United States , in which the delegates of the Republican Party that nominated the representatives of their party in the presidential election in 2016 for the post of president and vice president candidate.

The event took place July 18-21 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland , Ohio . The future candidate was elected by the 2472 delegates with a simple majority and had to collect at least 1237 votes. After the primaries were over , entrepreneur and billionaire Donald Trump was considered a safe presidential candidate. The governor of the state of Indiana , Mike Pence , was proposed by Donald Trump as running mate , that is, his candidate for the vice presidency .

Trump was elected presidential candidate on July 19 with 1,725 ​​delegate votes. 721 delegates, the highest number at a convention since 1976, voted against Trump.

organization

Procedure and participants

Presidential candidate Donald Trump
Vice Presidential Candidate Mike Pence

The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives , Paul Ryan , sat before the event, used in the possibilities before the actual vote speakers to the delegates. In addition to senators and former candidates from the primary elections, Trump's family members and celebrities also came to the lectern.

Former Republican Presidents George Bush and George W. Bush, as well as the last two Republican candidates for president, Mitt Romney and John McCain , have canceled their attendance.

Demonstrations and security measures

Observers and authorities expected a large number of demonstrators who wanted to use the expected media presence and attention to the controversial candidate Trump for their cause. Activists for women's and gun rights were expected, as were representatives of White Supremacy , Black Lives Matter and various religious groups.

The Secret Service protected the event inside the Quicken Loans Arena and prohibited attendees from bringing firearms into the building. The statutes of the Republican National Convention continue to prohibit the bringing of potentially dangerous items such as water pistols , paintball weapons, and projectiles such as soda cans and bottles in the core area of ​​the event, which is approximately 4.5 square kilometers. Proponents of a liberal gun law had fought in court that they could legally bring firearms in their possession open to the border of this area, although a nine square kilometer zone was initially intended for this. These weapons include military weapons such as assault rifles in Ohio because of state law .

The City of Cleveland was given an additional $ 50 million to secure the event. 2,500 foreign police officers were called in, who, along with 500 of their own police officers, were to maintain order with new equipment. 975 places have been prepared for arrests, judges and courts will be working extra shifts for the duration of the convention. The FBI and law enforcement officials visited local activists in advance and tried to find out about their plans for the time of the convention.

The police were present throughout the convention, but there was only a sporadic scuffle between extremists. A Washington Post observer concluded: " We were promised a riot. In Cleveland we got a block party instead ."

course

day 1

Under the motto: “Make America safe again” , the first day of the convention had a security policy focus. Many of the speakers tried to discredit the Obama administration and the likely candidate for President Hillary Clinton. Republican opponents of Trump tried to introduce a motion to amend the statutes to release the part of the Republican delegates who are obliged to vote for Trump after the primary elections from this obligation. After the application was rejected, there was a commotion.

Speaker:

day 2

Under the motto “Make America work again” , the second day had an economic policy approach.

The following speakers have been announced:

Trump was elected presidential candidate on the second day with 1,725 ​​delegate votes. 721 delegates voted against him.

Day 3

Under the motto “Make America first again” , the third day was about prospects for the USA. Former Trump competitor, Ted Cruz, caused a scandal because he did not give the delegates an election recommendation for Trump in his speech.

Day 4

Under the motto Make America one again , it should be about unity and leadership. Trump accepted the nomination in his 76-minute closing speech and presented himself as the only hope for the forgotten of America; he described the country as overrun by illegal immigrants and in decline. He promised that he would "restore law and order" and solve the economic problems once he was sworn in as president.

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ^ "Republican Party - CNN Delegate Estimate" CNN
  2. ↑ Maggie Haberman, Alexander Burns and Ashley Parker: "Donald Trump's Campaign Signals He Will Pick Mike Pence as Running Mate" New York Times, July 14, 2016
  3. ↑ a b Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin: "Donald Trump Claims Nomination, With Discord Clear but Family Cheering" New York Times July 19, 2016
  4. ^ A b Philip Rucker: "Trump promises 'showbiz' at convention, but stars on stage will be relatively dim" Washington Post of July 13, 2016
  5. ^ Mary Jordan and Wesley Lowery, "Empty cells and hotels: Cleveland takes stock before the convention comes to town," Washington Post, July 13, 2016
  6. ↑ a b c Yamiche Alcindor, "Cleveland's Police and Courts Prepare for Unruly Visitors" New York Times on July 13, 2016
  7. ↑ Laura Bult: "Water guns will be banned at Cleveland's Republican National Convention - firearms won't be," nydailynews.com of July 1, 2016
  8. ^ Dan Zak, "We were promised a riot. In Cleveland, we got a block party instead," Washington Post, July 21, 2016
  9. ↑ Michael Shear and David E. Sanger: Republican Convention Speeches on Day 1: What You Missed and Our Fact Checks, New York Times, July 18, 2016
  10. ↑ Clemens Vergin: "Trump's coronation ceremony sinks into complete chaos" Die Welt, July 19, 2016
  11. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al Jonathan D. Salant: “RNC 2016: Complete schedule , speakers, events, what to expect from GOP in Cleveland “ nj.com from July 17th and 18th, 2016
  12. ↑ Clemens Wergin: "Cruz refuses Trump - and is shouted from the stage" Die Welt from July 21, 2016
  13. ↑ AP: "The Latest: Trump Says US Might Not Defend Some NATO Members" NYTimes.com of July 21, 2016
  14. ^ "Donald Trump positions himself as the voice of 'the forgotten men and women'" Washington Post, July 21, 2016
  15. ↑ AP: "Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Gives Speech at GOP Convention" New York Times July 21, 2016
  16. ^ "Fran Tarkenton compares US to struggling football team" Washington Post, July 21, 2016