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9: Reform National Convention (Long Beach, CA)
Reform National Convention
Long Beach, California
The Reform Party's Convention began with a bang in Long Beach, California on August 10. Several musical performances, a surprise appearance by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and a well publicized ad campaign drove ratings way up.
The Reform Convention was a truly made for tv spectacle, taking inspiration from the 1996 RNC as well as Trump's own showmanship. It was truly impressive, with live performances, speeches from well known figures, including Vince McMahon and a short appearance by the nominee himself, Donald Trump, to cap off the first night. The ratings shot way up, and millions tuned in to watch the Reform convention.
The Reform Convention had crushed the major parties in terms of ratings, and attracted many more viewers that normal for a national convention. It truly captured the imagination of America, and while the DNC and RNC were marred by protests, Reformers were directly pitching their message to the American people.
On the second night, the focus was on uniting to defeat the two party system. Many Reformers spoke, but Pat Buchanan was the highlight of the night. In his speech, Buchanan called for unity and called on Americans to elect Donald Trump and Norman Schwarzkopf. The speech is generally credited with having prevented a walk out during the convention.
While a minor walk out did occur during the roll call vote, it did not distract from the proceedings and Donald Trump and Norman Schwarzkopf were nominated as the Reform party's Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates respectively. The primaries were officially over, and the work to elect Donald Trump and the Reform party had begun.
On the third night, retired General and vice-presidential candidate Norman Schwarzkopf accepted the party's nomination. In the speech he talked about his story, and the story of the United States. He said that America must renew itself in the new century and declared the Donald Trump and himself were the men to do it.
Finally, Henry Ross Perot, presidential candidate in 1992 and 1996 delivered the keynote speech. He called for a New America and also called for fairer trade deals and more accountable government. He also gave a ringing endorsement of Donald Trump and called for unity to finally defeat the two-party system
And now, I would like to introduce the next President of the United States...
Donald John Trump!!!
Long Beach, California
The Reform Party's Convention began with a bang in Long Beach, California on August 10. Several musical performances, a surprise appearance by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and a well publicized ad campaign drove ratings way up.
The Reform Convention was a truly made for tv spectacle, taking inspiration from the 1996 RNC as well as Trump's own showmanship. It was truly impressive, with live performances, speeches from well known figures, including Vince McMahon and a short appearance by the nominee himself, Donald Trump, to cap off the first night. The ratings shot way up, and millions tuned in to watch the Reform convention.
The Reform Convention had crushed the major parties in terms of ratings, and attracted many more viewers that normal for a national convention. It truly captured the imagination of America, and while the DNC and RNC were marred by protests, Reformers were directly pitching their message to the American people.
On the second night, the focus was on uniting to defeat the two party system. Many Reformers spoke, but Pat Buchanan was the highlight of the night. In his speech, Buchanan called for unity and called on Americans to elect Donald Trump and Norman Schwarzkopf. The speech is generally credited with having prevented a walk out during the convention.
While a minor walk out did occur during the roll call vote, it did not distract from the proceedings and Donald Trump and Norman Schwarzkopf were nominated as the Reform party's Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates respectively. The primaries were officially over, and the work to elect Donald Trump and the Reform party had begun.
On the third night, retired General and vice-presidential candidate Norman Schwarzkopf accepted the party's nomination. In the speech he talked about his story, and the story of the United States. He said that America must renew itself in the new century and declared the Donald Trump and himself were the men to do it.
Finally, Henry Ross Perot, presidential candidate in 1992 and 1996 delivered the keynote speech. He called for a New America and also called for fairer trade deals and more accountable government. He also gave a ringing endorsement of Donald Trump and called for unity to finally defeat the two-party system
And now, I would like to introduce the next President of the United States...
Donald John Trump!!!
- Abraham Washington
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