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Why was the RNC roll call held on Monday afternoon rather than Wednesday evening? [vanity]
My curiosity | foreverfree

Posted on 07/16/2024 5:43:21 AM PDT by foreverfree

I and about all of us grew up with RNC/DNC week going like this (pre-covid anyway)

Monday: Keynote speech and other speeches

Tuesday: More speeches

Wednesday: Roll call of states to rubber stamp the nominee, plus VP nominee acceptance speech

Thursday: POTUS nominee acceptance speech, POTUS/VP nominees and their spouses and families join other biggestwigs on stage to cheers as balloons and confetti fall around them and the party parties

This year the roll call was on Monday afternoon. Now I didn't follow the covid conventions in 2020 so I can't comment on that year's procedures but why was the roll call yesterday rather than Wednesday?


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1 posted on 07/16/2024 5:43:21 AM PDT by foreverfree
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To: foreverfree

One reason is because once Trump becomes the official candidate he gets a whole lot more SS protection.

I am glad they did it.


2 posted on 07/16/2024 5:47:12 AM PDT by dforest
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To: foreverfree
The Roll Call of the States has been a great American tradition for many decades, but I guess the thought nowadays is that it doesn't make for good TV, so they moved it away from prime time to the afternoon.

Personally, I greatly enjoy the Roll Call of the States. You can catch a replay of it here:

WATCH: States pledge delegates for Trump nomination in 2024 RNC roll call | 2024 RNC Day 1
3 posted on 07/16/2024 5:50:58 AM PDT by Dan in Wichita
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To: dforest

Once he is the nomimee, a crazy person shooting him would make Vance the nominee. This also explains why Trump chose Vance. From now on even if they shoot Trump they don’t stop MAGA.


4 posted on 07/16/2024 5:52:26 AM PDT by edwinland
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To: dforest
Both Trump and Vance and their families will have full SS protection at that point.

Like it or not, Trump is under duress. He needs his family right now. What a wonderful family...every one of them.

His legacy will be "Beloved"

5 posted on 07/16/2024 5:52:34 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: foreverfree

My guess is that since there is no longer a contest for the nomination, getting Trump nominated first is a way to shut down even nominal opposition that could provide the basis for negative media coverage. That in turn gives several days to showcase the Trump and GOP agenda in detail.


6 posted on 07/16/2024 6:01:28 AM PDT by Rockingham
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To: dforest

Likely reason.


7 posted on 07/16/2024 6:04:48 AM PDT by vivenne
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To: edwinland

Good point.


8 posted on 07/16/2024 6:05:16 AM PDT by vivenne
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To: Sacajaweau

Another great point—thank you.


9 posted on 07/16/2024 6:06:12 AM PDT by vivenne
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To: Sacajaweau

I watched Don Jr’s face when his Dad walked out onto the floor last night. Don Jr was tearing up and such love for the Father he almost lost forever a couple days ago. He knows how hard his father works.

One thing we can say about Trump is that he raised his children well and they all love him. So do his grandkids. He is very good with children. Treats them like little people.

Trump’s kids aren’t drug addled perverts who engage in illegal and immoral activity.


10 posted on 07/16/2024 6:11:10 AM PDT by dforest
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To: foreverfree

I like Rockingham’s comment #6. Another possibility is this time the RNC has more leaders coming from Trump. And with all the media hype of RNC delegates switching votes away from “convict Trump” and such, it might have been seen as best to nip that in the bud and make the nomination official as soon as the convention started.


11 posted on 07/16/2024 6:13:44 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: foreverfree

Trump’s message to the Deep State. JD Vance is now locked in as the VP candidate. Another assassination attempt on Trump is only going to result in Vance. The RINO’s will not be able to parachute Deep State loving RINO Nikki Haley in Trump’s place like they were planning.


12 posted on 07/16/2024 6:23:31 AM PDT by FLT-bird
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To: foreverfree

Bachman Turner Overdrive wrote a song about it.


13 posted on 07/16/2024 6:25:04 AM PDT by Fester Chugabrew (In a world of parrots and lemmings, be a watchdog.)
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To: dforest

Interesting...wonder if the assassination attempt on Saturday had anything to do with the change of program?


14 posted on 07/16/2024 6:26:56 AM PDT by Churchillspirit (Pray for President Trump)
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To: dforest

I’ll pretend there’s an up-arrow button and keep pressing it till my finger aches.


15 posted on 07/16/2024 6:28:46 AM PDT by mairdie (Trump (I Will Win) - Pavarotti's Nessun Dormac https://youtu.be/MigUKGKr-nQ)
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To: foreverfree

Someone has it in for you...😎


16 posted on 07/16/2024 6:31:32 AM PDT by SuperLuminal ( Where is Samuel Adams when we so desperately need him)
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To: Churchillspirit

I am sure it was definitely a good reason to consider moving it up. I heard people saying that he had all guys as his SS detail last night.

Don’t know how true that is though.


17 posted on 07/16/2024 6:36:26 AM PDT by dforest
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To: foreverfree

Lower the stress level for everyone and gain the SS protection afforded to both Pres and VP families.


18 posted on 07/16/2024 6:41:25 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: dforest

I think you can bet on it.


19 posted on 07/16/2024 6:43:16 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: dforest

not only all men on SS detail but Tall men.


20 posted on 07/16/2024 6:45:20 AM PDT by avital2
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