Posted on 07/27/2004 9:55:00 AM PDT by Hillary's Lovely Legs
Convention Contact: Leonardo Alcivar (212) 356-2004
NEW YORK - Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie and Bill Harris, CEO of the 2004 Republican National Convention, today announced a second group of program speakers to address the nation from Madison Square Garden at the 2004 Republican National Convention. The 9 names include four U.S. Senators, three Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including the Speaker of the House, a lieutenant governor, and Miss America 2003.
“It is an honor to announce the addition of these outstanding Americans to the 2004 Republican National Convention program. For the past three and a half years, President Bush has led with strength and compassion and these speakers reflect that,” said RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie.
“These speakers have seen President Bush's strong, steady leadership and each will attest to his character from a unique perspective. Their vast experience and various points of view are a testament to the depth and breadth of the support for the Republican ticket in 2004,” said Convention CEO Bill Harris.
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. The initial group includes New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Senator John McCain (R-AZ), First Lady Laura Bush, Secretary of Education Rod Paige, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-CA), Vice President and Mrs. Cheney, Senator Zell Miller (D-GA), Governor George Pataki (R-NY) and President George W. Bush, who will accept the party's re-nomination to lead our country for another four years.
The 2004 Republican National Convention will be held for the first time ever in New York City at Madison Square Garden from August 30 - September 2, 2004. For more information about the 2004 Republican National Convention, please visit our website at www.gopconvention.com.
Good! some younger people. I was beginning to thik they should have the convention at an old folks home.
Ah Erika Harold. To be honest with you overrall the Speakers are a dry lineup. Sorry but Frist, Brownback, Santorum are some boring speakers.
Cute, but to be effective I would cut way down on the speeches for the sake of those giving speeches and I would go heavy on multiple movie shorts with themes based on points that educate the people while being extremely entertaining.
People for the most part will turn out all speeches, except for Arnolds and George Bush's speech.
FYI, I have been to two sign painting events for the convention and it sbeing run by GEN Y barely out of college energetic folks. I can't wait to see MSG filled w/ hand painted signs.
I hope they have Alan Keyes speaking. Though I don't agree with everything he says, it is just beautiful to hear him speak.
Gee, I'm the same age as many of the speakers: President Bush, Rudy, Arnold, Pataki...
Wonder if I should sign myself in to the nursing home across the street.
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