This version from July 2010 says the incident happened on 29th June 2010
Its still relevant to the debate. However, people who haven't seen it reported in this week's news may believe the story is current and being spiked by the media.
I thought there was a rule at most state conventions against using a speaking slot to endorse a particular candidate for any of the offices up for election. I thought this is what annoyed the Ron Paul delagtes. The Governor or Senator in question was not supposed to attempt to influence the...
Defeating the establisment nominee for chairman has had a profound effect at precinct, county and state caucuses and conventions. It is, in itself, a show of strength. Also it is a bulwark against dirty tricks and corruption. In the matter of chair, all the problems of bound and unbound...
What about raising points of information from the floor early in the proceedings? Something like the following:
Point of information. Could the chairman or parlimentarian read out the rules for adjourning or closing the convention?
Point of Information. Could the parlimentarian confirm that...