2020 Republican National Convention: Wednesday updates
Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention at Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore on Wednesday. Credit: AFP / Saul Loeb via Getty Images
What happened:
- Vice President Mike Pence accepted his party's nomination for a second term. He declared, "The choice in this election is whether America remains America."
- President Donald Trump's strongest New York ally in Congress defended his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. "During a once-in-a-century pandemic — an unforeseeable crisis sent to us from a faraway land — the president's effort for New York was phenomenal," said Rep. Lee Zeldin.
- We also heard tonight from voices including departing White House adviser Kellyanne Conway, Madison Cawthorn, a young Republican running for Congress in North Carolina, and Rep. Elise Stefanik of upstate New York. Former Jets player Burgess Owens, a Black conservative who is a congressional candidate in Utah, decried civil unrest that has followed some racial injustice protests.
- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem painted a dark picture of the U.S. under Democratic leadership.
Wednesday updates
Mike Pence is one of the most capable and decent people to ever occupy the office of Vice President of the United States.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) August 27, 2020
The @VP made a compelling case for reelection based on the strong record they have compiled in office.
"Joe Biden would be nothing more than a Trojan horse for the radical left," Pence said about the establishment Democrat. He also claimed, "Joe Biden would set America on a path of socialism and decline. But we're not gonna let it happen."
— Edward Colby (@EdwardBColby) August 27, 2020
Note: Biden is not advocating socialism.
Vice President Pence KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK!!!
— Andrea Catsimatidis (@AJ_Cats_) August 27, 2020
So many fantastic speeches tonight at the RNC. Republicans definitely made their strong case for patriotism and law and order.
I can’t wait to see all the MAGA energy President Trump brings for his speech tomorrow night!!! 🇺🇸
Pence says since the beginning on the #Trump administration they have supported Law Enforcement and African Americans.
— Faith Jessie (@FJessieTweets) August 27, 2020
Pence says Biden says law enforcement has implicit bias, and says you won't be safe in Biden's America. Says #trump will not defund the police. #rnc2020
Pence argued Biden would "impose a regime of climate change regulations that would drastically increase the cost of living for working families"; Pence didn't say what he thinks should be done about climate change #RNC2020
— Edward Colby (@EdwardBColby) August 27, 2020
.@POTUS @realDonaldTrump has the most loyal and supportive @vp he could have ask for in @Mike_Pence #RNCConvention2020 #RNC2020 #RNCConvention
— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) August 27, 2020
Pence repeats the common conservative talking point that Biden supports "open borders," which remains false no matter how many times Twitter people yell at me about it.
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) August 27, 2020
“America is a nation of miracles.” -@Mike_Pence
— GOP (@GOP) August 27, 2020
#RNC2020
I think you'll be hearing variations of this a lot in the coming weeks:
— Edward Colby (@EdwardBColby) August 27, 2020
"In our first 3 years we built the greatest economy in the world. We made America great again," @VP Pence said. "And then the coronavirus struck from China." #RNCConvention2020
Pence touts Trump administration's move of U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, "setting the stage for the first Arab country to recognize Israel in 26 years" #RNCConvention
— Edward Colby (@EdwardBColby) August 27, 2020
.@VP Mike Pence: "So, with gratitude for the confidence President Donald Trump has placed in me, the support of our Republican party, and the grace of God, I humbly accept your nomination to run and serve as Vice President of the United States." #RNC2020 pic.twitter.com/iw66PWRpYu
— CSPAN (@cspan) August 27, 2020
Pence:
— Faith Jessie (@FJessieTweets) August 27, 2020
- Says prayers are with families in the path of Hurricane Laura. Says "support, rescue, respond and recover in the days and weeks ahead". So far no mention of #kenosha or #JacobBlake #rnc2020
.@RepLeeZeldin says: "During a once-in-a-century pandemic and unforeseeable crisis sent to us from a faraway land, the President's effort for New York was phenomenal." Many in NY would disagree.
— Jerry Zremski (@JerryZremski) August 27, 2020
Way to go Congressman @leezeldin, bringing home the message of “Land of the free because of the brave”!
— Andrea Catsimatidis (@AJ_Cats_) August 27, 2020
Rep. @leezeldin wrapped up his speech with these words: "Keeping America great is up to us — and losing is not an option." #RNCConvention2020
— Edward Colby (@EdwardBColby) August 27, 2020
This was so amazing @CawthornforNC ended his speech by standing.🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/NUPI0bkx3W
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) August 27, 2020
Madison Cawthorn, the 25-year-old Republican House candidate in North Carolina, declared “James Madison was just 25 years old when he signed the Declaration of Independence." Madison did not sign the Declaration of Independence.
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) August 27, 2020
Love @CawthornforNC! Best speech so far tonight at the RNC.
— Andrea Catsimatidis (@AJ_Cats_) August 27, 2020
“Freedom of speech not FROM speech”!
— Tom Brune (@TomBruneDC) August 27, 2020
Nun: Trump's belief in 'sanctity of life transcends politics'
A Washington nun who is also a surgeon and retired U.S. Army officer says, “Donald Trump is the most pro-life President that this nation has ever had.”
Sister Deirdre “Dede” Byrne of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary focused her remarks Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention on abortion.
She says the president’s “belief in the sanctity of life transcends politics.”
While Trump has fully embraced an anti-abortion agenda, some people of faith — particularly more liberal ones — point to a broader view of the “pro-life” label in criticizing some of his policy proposals as inconsistent with that interpretation. For example, Trump’s administration has slashed the refugee admissions cap for the U.S. to historic lows, while also pursuing a policy of separating migrant families at the border. — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
In this image from video, Sister Deirdre "Dede" Byrne speaks from Washington during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Credit: Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 RNC via AP
McEnany wants daughter to grow up in Trump's America
One of President Donald Trump’s most visible and vocal supporters says her boss’s empathy for the changes in her life portray the type of world she wants for her daughter.
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Wednesday night during the Republican National Convention that Trump has supported her “both as a new mom and as an American with a preexisting condition.”
McEnany underwent a preventative mastectomy in 2018 after learning she carried a genetic mutation that enhanced her chances for breast cancer.
Despite claiming he has ensured that people with preexisting medical problems will always be covered by health insurance, Trump’s administration has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn President Barack Obama’s health care law, which provides health insurance protections for people with preexisting medical problems.
McEnany, who has a 9-month-old child, said, “I want my daughter to grow up in President Donald Trump’s America.” — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clearly there’s been a change in the line-up, @RepLeeZeldin was listed as 6th speaker in email sent out by Trump campaign earlier tonight, but so far other speakers have continued in that same order minus Zeldin.
— Laura Figueroa Hernandez (@Laura_Figueroa) August 27, 2020
Every speech tonight - with the exception of Mike Pence's - is pre-taped. Every one.
— jonkarl (@jonkarl) August 27, 2020
Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz delivering a great quip at RNC: "You know, there's a statue of me at Notre Dame. I guess they needed a place for the pigeons to land." #RepublicanNationalConvention
— Edward Colby (@EdwardBColby) August 27, 2020
Proud of my wonderful wife, Second Lady @KarenPence for delivering a message of hope and strength to the American people tonight! We’re ready for four more years! #RNC2020 pic.twitter.com/5gmZYYW89g
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) August 27, 2020
White House Counselor @KellyannePolls who recently announced she is stepping down from post to focus on family speaks of her 2016 role: “President Trump helped me shatter a barrier in the world of politics by empowering me to manage his campaign to its successful conclusion.“
— Laura Figueroa Hernandez (@Laura_Figueroa) August 27, 2020
@PressSec Kayleigh McEnany touting her boss’ credentials. Says Trump called her shortly after she came out of surgery to check-in on her after preventative mastectomy.
— Laura Figueroa Hernandez (@Laura_Figueroa) August 27, 2020
We spoke w/ NY Congressman #LeeZeldin about his upcoming speech tonight at #RNC2020 @Laura_Figueroa @Newsday FULL STORY: https://t.co/SSaq3j8r34 pic.twitter.com/13XJvguQzB
— Faith Jessie (@FJessieTweets) August 27, 2020
17 of the 20 largest wildfires in California history have happened in the last 20 years—including the fires threatening the state right now.
— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) August 27, 2020
There is no disputing we are already facing the impacts of climate change. We must address this crisis now. https://t.co/0BjoQ1tfND
Vice President Pence will use Fort McHenry for his #RNC2020 speech tonight, raising concern by some that the historical site is being used for political gain. The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks called the move inappropriate.https://t.co/hMxAW6wbCM
— NPR (@NPR) August 27, 2020
Marsha Blackburn is Tennessee’s first female senator.
— GOP (@GOP) August 27, 2020
With tornadoes that hit TN earlier this year & coronavirus, @VoteMarsha has expressed her gratitude to the HEROES that have helped TN.
Blackburn said: “Tennessee is the Volunteer State and people show up to help.”#RNC2020
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Credit: Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 RNC via AP
.@KristiNoem made history when she became the 1st female ever elected as South Dakota’s governor.
— GOP (@GOP) August 27, 2020
She's gained attention nationally for SD's coronavirus response.
Noem: “South Dakota's economy, having never been shut down, has recovered nearly 80% of our job losses."#RNC2020
Night 3 of #RNC2020
— Faith Jessie (@FJessieTweets) August 27, 2020
- #MikePence is the keynote...expected to speak on "Law and Order" on the same day NBA, WNBA, MLB and others have canceled games, continued protests in #Kenosha amid unrest over #JacobBlake shooting.
Also speaking:
- #kellyanneconway & #Laratrump
To my Democratic colleagues: The coronavirus doesn't have a stake in this election. Struggling families across America need our help, and Republicans stand ready to deliver. pic.twitter.com/97iN3ul3cL
— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) August 27, 2020
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