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National Conventions 2012

National Conventions 2012. “What are the functions of NCs?”. Republicans. Tampa Bay, Florida, w/c August 27 th What can YouTube tell us about the point of holding NCs? R epublican national convention 2012 - YouTube. Democrats. Charlotte, North Carolina, w/c September 4 th

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National Conventions 2012

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  1. National Conventions 2012 “What are the functions of NCs?”

  2. Republicans • Tampa Bay, Florida, w/c August 27th • What can YouTube tell us about the point of holding NCs? • Republican national convention 2012 - YouTube

  3. Democrats • Charlotte, North Carolina, w/c September 4th • Again, a quick look at YouTube … • Democratic national convention 2012 - YouTube

  4. Purpose 1 • To nominate formally the party candidate. • Attended by the delegates who are (mostly) chosen during the primary season. • Traditionally a roll-call of the states. • Acceptance speech from the candidate. • Rarely seen anything like Obama ’08: • Clinton Stops Roll Call, Calls To Nominate Obama - YouTube • C-SPAN: Sen. Barack Obama's Full Speech to the DNC - YouTube • In reality, this was all decided way before the National Convention! Often by Super Tuesday!

  5. Purpose 2 • To choose the party’s vice-presidential candidate (running-mate). • Acceptance speech from the candidate. • Paul Ryan Acceptance Speech at the Republican National Convention (C-SPAN) – YouTube • But the actual announcement was made on 10th August, 19 days before his NC speech. • NB 2008 announcement of Biden by text. • NB 2008 surprise still possible! • Sarah Palin Acceptance Speech Highlights - YouTube

  6. Purpose 3 • To decide the party platform (ie manifesto) • Discuss the planks! • PJ O’Rourke “And the policy debate wouldn’t fill a bumper sticker!” • In effect already decided (and announced) by the candidate during the primary season.

  7. So there must be other reasons to spend $136m! • Purpose 4 • Restore party unity • Losing candidates appear and speak • Hillary Clinton Speech At The 2008 DNC Convention Part 1 – YouTube • President Bill Clinton at the 2008 DNC – YouTube • Bill Clinton's Full DNC Speech - Elections 2012 – YouTube • Senator Rick Santorum - YouTube • Losing candidates “release” delegates to vote for the winner • NB 2008 Vote of acclamation

  8. Purpose 5 • Stage for future stars • DemConvention Speeches: Barack Obama – YouTube • 2012 Rising Stars? • Democrats – Julian Castro, Cory Booker • Republicans – Mia Love, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio • 4 Rising Stars From the Democratic, Republican Conventions

  9. Purpose 6 • Kick off the campaign! • Enthuse the party faithful • Enthuse the undecided • Hence the media-orchestrated razzamatazz • Measure success by “bounce” • How? Concert atmosphere, party stars, nominee and family and celebs

  10. Campaign Rally • Balloon Drop At The Republican National Convention – YouTube • Clint Eastwood 2012 – YouTube • Senator Marco Rubio – YouTube • Eva Longoria DNC Speech Democratic National Convention 2012 – YouTube • Michelle Obama's full 2012 DNC speech - YouTube

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