Speakers at Donald Trump’s Convention: Tim Tebow, Peter Thiel, But No Sarah Palin?

New York Times ^ | JULY 13, 2016 | JEREMY W. PETERS

[iowamark]

CLEVELAND — A night highlighting the tragedy in Benghazi, Libya. An appearance by onetime football star Tim Tebow. A presentation detailing former President Bill Clinton’s sexual misconduct.

Donald J. Trump, the presumptive nominee, has been promising a different kind of Republican National Convention, and plans obtained by The New York Times show that he is eager to put his showbiz stamp on the party’s gathering, even as he struggles to attract A-list talent.

The roster of speakers obtained by The Times, and confirmed by two people with direct knowledge of the convention planning, reveals a lineup lacking many of the party’s rising stars. Instead, it features some of Mr. Trump’s eclectic collection of friends, celebrities and relatives, from his Slovenian supermodel wife to professional golfer Natalie Gulbis...

The list, which is subject to change, as obtained by The New York Times:

Night 1: A Benghazi focus, followed by border patrol agents and Mr. Shaw, whose son was killed by an undocumented immigrant. Senator Cotton, Mr. Giuliani, Melania Trump, Ms. Ernst and others.

Night 2: A focus on the economy: Mr. White, president of the U.F.C.; Asa Hutchinson, the governor of Arkansas; Michael Mukasey, the former United States attorney general; Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, a vice-presidential possibility; Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader; Tiffany Trump; Donald Trump Jr. and Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin.

Night 3: Ms. Bondi; Ms. Collins; Newt Gingrich, a former House speaker; Senator Ted Cruz of Texas; Eric Trump; Ms. Gulbis; and the nominee for vice president.

Night 4: Mr. Tebow; Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee; Gov. Mary Fallin of Oklahoma; Reince Priebus, the Republican National Committee chairman; Gov. Rick Scott of Florida; Mr. Thiel; Mr. Barrack; Ivanka Trump; Donald J. Trump.

[SoCalConservative]

I think the world of Sarah Palin and I’m not “lying”, but I too feel she comes off as shrill and too snarky. When she spoke with Trump a while ago, it was nothing short of cringe worthy.

Calling someone a liar for saying so is childish.

[Fai Mao]

“As much as I love Sarah Palin, she really needs to spend some quality time with a voice coach. The message is spot on, the delivery not so much. She comes across as shrill and undisciplined, as opposed to intelligent and focused.”

I agree. The upper mid-West/Alaska accent sounds very nasal and irritating. It shouldn’t make a difference but it does. She sounds like the mother on the old cartoon “Bobby’s World”

BTW I generally like Sara Palin

[grania]

Jeff Sessions isn’t a listed speaker either.

[Radix]

I have long been convinced that eloquence and powerful gifts of speaking are manifestations of character which ought to be more closely regarded when assessing the true nature of a person.

Consider Exodus 4: 10-11 as a the impetus of my sense.

Gifted oratory skill is not at all indicative of the nature of a person. Of course it could be, but it is not necessarily so.

[poconopundit]

A family convention.  How about that!  Thanksgiving, Christmas, having fun at the beach.  This is going to a brilliant convention.  It's about protecting families, making them prosperous through job creation, and emphasizing the golden values of good citizens who create communities that feel like an extended family.

Remember how Barack Obama had zero family (other than Michelle) give testimony at his conventions?   Even today we know very little about his larger family, his past lives.  It's all clouded in mystery.  Wonder why.

And Hillary's family?  Are you kidding me?  Nothing there except spooky skeletons in dark closets.

Thank you, Mr. Trump, for bringing back to America a sense who we really are and how great the society can become when it's unified and people are truly working together and citizens find their own ways of contributing to the greater civil society.

This convention is going to be a celebration of American life, not a celebration of American politics.  Good riddance to the Bushes, Romneys and George Wills.  This is our party now. 

In fact, it's about returning politics from the politicians to WE THE PEOPLE.  Go Trump!

[Fai Mao]

A sample of Bobby’s mother

https://youtu.be/iAavaZqDaXE

[who knows what evil?]

A bit of a RINO-fest...

[taildragger]

Well, Todd is still on the mend, I don't know how close to 100% of his recovery he is, Her youngest daughter is 15-ish if my memory is correct and her youngest is now 8 if I have my math right. Alaskan summers have plenty of sun and much to do and family time is precious.

Couldn't blame her for staying in Alaska....

[taildragger]

"That’s why I mentioned a voice coach."

It has been suggested for years here on FR, I might have been one of the 1st group to mention it, and we even had voice/singing coaches chime in here that yes, she can and should. I don't think she ever did, but their was a brief period when it seemed like she was trying to change her delivery as if it was more from the diaphragm but that is gone too. Love to know if she ever did or considered a coach.

[4rcane]

Her Convention speech was delivered intelligently and focused. She just need a speech writer and she could deliver a teleprompter speech better than most. Her undisciplined speech are mostly off the cuff and from notes she written herself

[siamesecats]

You are funny nikos!

The TV ratings for this convention should be through the roof.

Actually, is their a roof this year??

You are undoubtedly not the only one

WATCHIN EVERY STINKIN MINUTE!!

[Pinkbell]

Where’s Bobby Knight?

[Paradox]

Your comment is a lie. If you ‘love Sarah Palin” you would not be so petty as to pitch of her voice, you would be championing the pitch of her ideas and the passion she has for this Republic....USA!

This post is a joke, right? So if we love someone, we cant give constructive criticisms? Please.....

[urbanpovertylawcenter]

I used to love SP but....

The MSM hit job on Palin has worked beautifully on some.

Palin is still what American Leaders should be.

Instead of the Hag of Little Rock.

[urbanpovertylawcenter]

Newt could come back for an acceptance speech.

[cba123]

My thought exactly.

[visualops]

The list, which is subject to change,as obtained by The New York Times:

So, that's the NY Slimes saying they have a list, but they can't say for sure if it's true, it's just the one they obtained, and it could change. More speculation from the MSM.

[Lopeover]

Probably going to have some cute cutting thing about Obama. Hee, hee, hee!

[Flick Lives]

Jeff Sessions isn’t a listed speaker either.

I'd take any behind-the-scenes reporting from the NYTimes with a whole shaker full of salt. Their purpose and tone is to slime the Republicans, not to inform the reader.

[hoosiermama]

Must cook ahead or order lots of pizza cause I certainly don’t want to miss any thing. Will Cspan be broadcasting it all ?