Virus to close GOP convention doors to reporters

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No TV spectacular??? Great, my BP will remain normal on my birthday.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 8/1/2020

Reporters won't see Trump nomination

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WASHINGTON -- When Republicans renominate Donald Trump for president in Charlotte, N.C., on Aug. 24, journalists won't be on hand to witness it, a convention spokesperson told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette this week.

Reporters also will be kept from the room when the Republican National Committee meets to conduct official party business.

"[W]e are planning for all of the Charlotte activities to be closed press: Friday, August 21 – Monday, 24th given the health restrictions and limitations in place in the state," the convention spokesperson said in an email. "We are happy to let you know if this changes, but we are working within the parameters set before us by state and local guidelines regarding the number of people who can attend events." ...

...Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of delegates at the Republican National Convention had already been lowered from 2,550 to 336. Alternate delegates have been disinvited. Media seating has been eliminated....

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2020/aug/01/reporters-won't-see-trump-nomination/#.XyXQPSJl7XE.Twitter

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On 8/2/2020 at 10:17 AM, NRSKarenRN said:

...Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of delegates at the Republican National Convention had already been lowered from 2,550 to 336. Alternate delegates have been disinvited. Media seating has been eliminated....

In honor of your blood pressure.....

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I couldn't help myself. The spiked, Rona skull took me out and it fit your story so perfectly. ?

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Trump now considering giving Republican renomination acceptance speech from the Rose Garden. Uproar ensues due to violation of HATCH ACT --only he and VP Pence not affected by act---all the other White House staff unable to participate on pulling off event..

Trump Puts Aides on Tightrope With White House Acceptance Speech

Hatch Act Law prohibits campaigning on duty or on government property

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-05/trump-puts-aides-on-tightrope-with-white-house-acceptance-speech

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I literally just read that article and I'm convinced Trump has never read The Constitution a day in his life. He seems to think none of it applies to him. I can't wait to hear what NYAG says tomorrow. Deutsche Bank turned over documents on Trump and it's about to really go down.

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10 hours ago, NRSKarenRN said:

Trump now considering giving Republican renomination acceptance speech from the Rose Garden. Uproar ensues due to violation of HATCH ACT --only he and VP Pence not affected by act---all the other White House staff unable to participate on pulling off event..

Trump Puts Aides on Tightrope With White House Acceptance Speech

Hatch Act Law prohibits campaigning on duty or on government property

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-05/trump-puts-aides-on-tightrope-with-white-house-acceptance-speech

I don’t think it will bother trump that only pence can be there without other wh staff. He’ll have a backdrop of citizen supporters who will cheer & clap when cued.

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"citizen supporters" have to be screened by Secret Service prior to being allowed on WH grounds---since that action is for Republican campaign, illegal under Hatch Act. Same goes for WH staff needing to set up chairs, bunting, traffic control, etc.

Hatch Act: https://osc.gov/Services/Pages/HatchAct-Federal.aspx#tabGroup12|tabGroup31

Less restricted federal employees may not:

  • Engage in political activity – I.e., activity directed at the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group – while the employee is on duty, in any federal room or building, while wearing a uniform or official insignia, or using any federally owned or leased vehicle. For example, while at work employees may not:
  • Distribute campaign materials or items
  • Display campaign materials or items
  • Perform campaign related chores
  • Wear or display partisan political buttons, t-shirts, signs, or other items
  • Make political contributions to a partisan political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group
  • Post a comment to a blog or a social media site that advocates for or against a partisan political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group
  • Use any email account or social media to distribute, send, or forward content that advocates for or against a partisan political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group
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I hope he will change his mind or be denied the venue.

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