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Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Security Concerns

  • Who is in charge of security? answer >>
  • What measures are being taken to ensure security? answer >>
  • What if I live/ work in the area surrounding the convention? answer >>

    For more information, visit the Department of Homeland Security Website at www.dhs.gov

Protests, Rallies, and Demonstrations

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Transportation

  • Will the route I use to get to work be affected?
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  • What will be the best way to drive into the city?
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FAQs for those who live or work in the area of Madison Square Garden/ the RNC >>

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National Convention Basics
Convention Basics:

What Does New York City have to do with the Republican National Convention?

  • What does being a host city entail? answer >>
  • How did New York City become the host? answer >>
  • In what ways will New York City be affected? answer >>

Delegates

  • What does a delegate do? answer >>
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What is a National Convention?

National Conventions are held for two reasons: to nominate a candidate for President and Vice President, and to forge a platform the party wants to run on for the election. Delegates and alternates come from each state to represent the party in their state. They also excite the base about the election and get their candidates heard. Both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions are paid great attention by the citizens of the United States because they give people the opportunity to get to know the candidates and what they stand for.

You can find out more about the Republican National Convention and delegate events at the RNC website: http://www.2004nycgop.org/
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