They could help Bush win...

Midnyte_Ragebringer · August 29, 2004, 12:20 am

Monday, August 30, 2004
- Mayor Michael Bloomberg
- Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani
- Senator John McCain (R-AZ)

Apparently the main networks won't be showing McCain and Rudy speak. Why would they really? These two speakers have the widest appeal of all the Republicans involved in the RNC. I'm sure glad they showed us Ted Kennedy and Al Sharpton though!

Sionistic · Post by **Sionistic** » August 29, 2004, 12:30 am

When did they say they wont show them?

Fesuni Chopsui · Post by **Fesuni Chopsui** » August 29, 2004, 12:36 am

Uhh Mid...did you actually watch the DNC and if so on what channel? Not a single main network broadcast Kennedy or any of those 'evil liberals' who were not keynote speakers...the only channel that did was the Comcast Network (here in Jersey anyway)

Kylere · Post by **Kylere** » August 29, 2004, 12:46 am

I saw Sharptons dumb lying gimme money oir I will cause problems ass talk for his entire speech on network television in Michigan.

Fesuni Chopsui · Post by **Fesuni Chopsui** » August 29, 2004, 12:49 am

In that case nevermind...here in the tri-state area the major networks didn't carry the DNC unless it was during important speeches like Edwards, Obama, etc

Kylere · Post by **Kylere** » August 29, 2004, 12:50 am

Fesuni Chopsui wrote:In that case nevermind...here in the tri-state area the major networks didn't carry the DNC unless it was during important speeches like Edwards, Obama, etc

Michigan is a state dominated by democrats though, so they get better coverage here.

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 29, 2004, 12:53 am

Didn't catch too much of the DNC here in Ohio but I didn't really look too hard for it at the time either.

Markulas · Post by **Markulas** » August 29, 2004, 1:32 am

Hell I couldn't watch any of the DNC on my tv(no cable) from Minnesota.

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » August 29, 2004, 5:26 am

CPAC carried them (the Canadian C-SPAN type channel). I imagine they'll carry the RNC as well. As for the American networks, none of them had major coverage for the stations we get (Bufallo based affiliates). I'm sure some speeches may have been shown tho.. and CNN of course.

Kylere · Post by **Kylere** » August 29, 2004, 11:13 am

Kelshara wrote:Didn't catch too much of the DNC here in Ohio but I didn't really look too hard for it at the time either.

Well Kelshara that is because in terms of political balance Ohio is closer than most, from the republican stronghold of Cincinnati ranging up to the democrat Cleveland.

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 29, 2004, 3:06 pm

Cleveland is more democrat? I was not aware of that actually.. moved closer to it this summer. Here I live, which is a nice area, they seem extremely mixed with possibly a slight balance towards republican.. but I've also met quite a few republicans who are unhappy with Bush here.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 29, 2004, 4:31 pm

It's only preseason but Monday Night Football is on as well.

I'm sure CNN will cover it and if anyone is remotely serious about seeing the speeches they can find CNN on their program guide or CSPAN if they want to see it in spanish.

Here's the schedule:

http://www.2004nycgop.org/contents/goplive/primetime/

Here's the rest of the speakers not in that image:

Additional program speakers to address the 2004 Republican National Convention include:

Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) As Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, Sen. Frist has earned the trust and respect of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Dr. Frist is a surgeon by trade and is passionate about global health care issues. In 2000, Sen. Frist was elected to a second term by the largest vote total ever received by a candidate for statewide election in the history of Tennessee. Sen. Frist currently serves as chairman of the 2004 Republican Convention Platform Committee and co-chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Tennessee Leadership Team.

Senator Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) Elizabeth Dole has had a remarkable public service career, serving five United States Presidents and winning 54% of the vote in November 2002 to serve the people of North Carolina in the United States Senate. Sen. Dole currently serves as chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 North Carolina Leadership Team.

Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) Sen. Santorum, who has served in the United States Senate since 1995, is now the third ranking Republican in the Senate and serves as Conference Chairman. Sen. Santorum is a leader in the fight to reform and improve America's social welfare system and he has worked closely with President Bush on numerous aspects of his compassion agenda. Sen. Santorum currently serves as co-chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Pennsylvania Leadership Team.

Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) In 1996, the people of Kansas elected Sam Brownback as their 32nd U.S. Senator, filling out the unexpired portion of Sen. Bob Dole's term. In 1998, they re-elected Brownback to a second term. Brownback shares the president's vision of growing the economy through tax relief, vigorously defending this country in the War on Terror, and building a culture of responsibility. Sen. Brownback currently serves as Co-Chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Kansas Leadership Team.

Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) A former high school teacher and wrestling coach, Hastert is now serving his third term as Speaker of the House and his ninth term as the Republican Congressman for Illinois' 14th Congressional District. He has worked closely with President Bush and has been instrumental to the passage of numerous initiatives including the No Child Left Behind legislation and the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. Rep. Hastert currently serves as Permanent Chairman of the 2004 Republican National Convention and honorary chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Illinois Campaign Leadership Team.

Lt. Gov. Michael Steele (R-MD) In January 2003, Steele made Maryland history when he was elected to serve as the first African American to be elected statewide in the 350-year history of the state and the first Republican lieutenant governor in Maryland's history. Lt. Gov. Steele currently serves as vice chair of the Maryland Bush-Cheney '04 Leadership Team and is a member of the African Americans for Bush National Steering Committee.

Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM) Congresswoman Wilson is the first woman since Georgia Lusk in 1948 to serve in Congress from New Mexico and the first woman veteran in American history elected to serve in Congress. A 1982 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Rep. Wilson seeks to create opportunities for New Mexico residents through economic security, improved education and greater access to quality health care.

Rep. Anne Northup (R-KY) As Representative of the Third District of Kentucky, Rep. Northup has been recognized for her straightforward, honest style and her willingness to take on tough issues. She is an aggressive advocate for education reform and serves on the prestigious Appropriations Committee. Rep. Northup currently serves as a vice chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Kentucky Leadership Team.

Erika Harold In September 2002, Erika Harold, a 22-year old representing her home state of Illinois, was crowned Miss America 2003. Erika traveled the country to promote her platform, "Preventing Youth Violence and Bullying: Respect Yourself, Protect Yourself." A role model to millions, Erika shared her personal story as a victim of bullying and violence at a young age. She currently attends Harvard Law School and hopes to pursue a career in public interest law and public policy.
Today's additions join a previously announced lineup of featured speakers for the 2004 Republican National Convention

and also:

Additional program speakers to address the 2004 Republican National Convention include:

Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA): Romney was born in Detroit, the son of former three-term Michigan Governor George Romney. Gov. Romney has been an effective leader in both the business and public service worlds. He served as President and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee and led one of the most successful Olympics in our country's history. Gov. Romney has been deeply involved in community and civic affairs, serving extensively in his church and numerous charities including City Year, the Boy Scouts, and the Points of Light Foundation. He was sworn in as Massachusetts's 70th Governor o n January 2, 2003 and currently serves as chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Massachusetts Leadership Team.

Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey (R-MA): Healey was elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts in 2002 and serves as a key policy advisor on Gov. Romney's leadership team. She chairs several special commissions for the governor focused on criminal justice reform, sexual and domestic violence, homelessness, and the maritime economy. Prior to her election, Healey was chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party and is credited with successfully re-energizing and expanding the party's grassroots base and laying the foundation for current record setting fundraising effort. Lt. Gov. Healey currently serves as honorary co-chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Massachuse tts Leadership Team and she will represent the state as a delegate at the 2004 Republican National Convention.

Brian Sandoval: Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval was sworn in on January 6, 2003. Before serving in this capacity, he was appointed to the Gaming Commission by former Governor Bob Miller. After one year on the board, he became Chairman of the Commission, becoming the youngest person ever, age 35, to serve in that position. Prior to joining the Gaming Commission, Sandoval served two terms in the Nevada Legislature. He will represent Nevada as a delegate to the 2004 Republican National Convention.

Bernard Kerik: Kerik served as the 40th Police Commissioner of the City of New York from August 2000 through December 2001. As the leader of the largest municipal police department in the United States, Commissioner Kerik oversaw a uniformed force of more than 41,000 officers, a civilian force of more than 14,500 and an annual budget of more than $3.2 billion. In May 2003, Kerik was appointed senior policy advisor to the U.S. Presidential Envoy to Iraq and Iraq's Interim Minister of Interior. Kerik worked for 5 months in Baghdad to rebuild Iraq's police, fire, emergency services, customs and immigration, and border force.

The Honorable Elaine Chao: Chao is the nation's 24th Secretary of Labor, representing a new generation of American leadership. Since her confirmation by the United States Senate on January 29, 2001, she has been dedicated to carrying out the Department of Labor's mission of inspiring and protecting hardworking Americans. Chao's compassionate nature stems from her own background as an immigrant to this country at the age of eight. She is committed to helping others build better lives and her distinguished career includes serving as Director of the Peace Corps, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of America, the Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Deputy Maritime Administrator in the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI): First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1998, Rep. Paul Ryan has served Wisconsin's First Congressional District for six years. A fifth generation Wisconsin native, Rep. Ryan has fought to secure the stability of social security and Medicare for future generations. He currently serves as co-chair of the Bush-Cheney '04 Wisconsin Leadership Team.

Michael Reagan: Michael Reagan, the eldest son of Ronald Reagan, is a nationally syndicated talk show host of the program, "The Michael Reagan Show" and a best-selling author. Reagan serves on the board for The John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation and has helped to raise more than $1.5 million for charities like the United States Olympic Team, Cystic Fibrosis and Juvenile Diabetes Foundations and the Statue of Liberty Restoration Fund. His books include his best-selling autobiography, On the Outside Looking In, and The Common Sense of An Uncommon Man: The Wit, Wisdom and Eternal Optimism of Ronald Reagan. Reagan's latest work Twice Adopted is an examination of his faith and a commentary on his own experiences with adoption.

Jice Virago · Post by **Jice Virago** » August 29, 2004, 6:05 pm

They are closing the RNC with Wacky Pataki? That is a mistake. McCain should be in that slot. Of course notcing the complete lack of any minority speakers (Ron Paige is about as black as Bryant Gumble), I am wondering if the GOP is ditching the entire concept of masking their BS and just going to parade their ultra right crispy bigotry like a badge of honor. Kinda sad that the only women they could roll out were the canadates trophy wives too. Oh well, I guess I can TiVo the McCain part and watch Arny and GW to see who has the poorer command of the english language. The rest of it looks pretty damn dull and I am not sitting through another GOP snoozer after Dole's convention.

Xzion · Post by **Xzion** » August 29, 2004, 6:12 pm

The repubs lettin old Zel, the guy that put burning crosses in front of your co-workers parents house 50 years ago speak says OMGIAMRETARDEDCAUSEALOTISTWOWORDS about there take on civil rights

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 29, 2004, 6:15 pm

Jice Virago wrote: Kinda sad that the only women they could roll out were the canadates trophy wives too.

The Honorable Elaine Chao
Erika Harold (ok she doesn't really count)
Rep. Anne Northup
Rep. Heather Wilson
Senator Elizabeth Dole

Xzion · Post by **Xzion** » August 29, 2004, 7:47 pm

Is it just me or do George and Laura Bush look almost like brother and sister? Or defendently related in some aspect... Maybe they are true rednecks
YEEHAWW

Oh on Zel Miller, from that site
Miller also has introduced legislation to crack down on illegal aliens, to strengthen the Montgomery GI Bill for soldiers, to demand more accountability from CEOs, to improve conditions in the Southern Black Belt and to significantly increase FCC fines for indecent broadcasts

what a fucking asshole

Thess · Post by **Thess** » August 29, 2004, 9:10 pm

Xzion wrote:Is it just me or do George and Laura Bush look almost like brother and sister? Or defendently related in some aspect... Maybe they are true rednecks
YEEHAWW

Bush is from connecticut

Xzion · Post by **Xzion** » August 29, 2004, 9:15 pm

Thess wrote:
Xzion wrote:Is it just me or do George and Laura Bush look almost like brother and sister? Or defendently related in some aspect... Maybe they are true rednecks
YEEHAWW
Bush is from connecticut

but texas is his "Adopted" state, i think hes only lived in conneticut for a few months, his dad even talks with a southern drawl

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 30, 2004, 1:51 am

Xzion,

Your posts are so out there that I can't even formulate incoherent responses to them much lest coherent ones!

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » August 30, 2004, 5:04 pm

Markulas wrote:Hell I couldn't watch any of the DNC on my tv(no cable) from Minnesota.

PBS

Pherr the Dorf · Post by **Pherr the Dorf** » August 30, 2004, 7:41 pm

Full coverage of both parties here in the SF bay area