Category: convention

LIVE 7 PM ET: Republicans of Macomb County, Michigan Hold Convention

Republicans of Macomb County, Michigan hold a convention at 7:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 26 to elect their delegates and alternates to their state convention, which will be held on Feb. 17 and 18 in Lansing, Michigan. The Epoch Times will livestream the Macomb County convention. …


LIVE NOW: Republicans of Macomb County, Michigan Hold Convention

Republicans of Macomb County, Michigan hold a convention at 7:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 26 to elect their delegates and alternates to their state convention, which will be held on Feb. 17 and 18 in Lansing, Michigan. The Epoch Times will livestream the Macomb County convention. …


Republicans of Macomb County, Michigan Hold Convention

Republicans of Macomb County, Michigan hold a convention at 7:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 26 to elect their delegates and alternates to their state convention, which will be held on Feb. 17 and 18 in Lansing, Michigan. The Epoch Times will livestream the Macomb County convention. …


Texas Democrats Believe They Can Turn State Blue on Social Issues

Democratic leaders in the Lone Star State vowed to turn Texas blue by running on progressive social change during the kickoff of the 2022 Texas State Democratic Convention in Dallas on July 14. Thursday’s event featured Democrats running for Congress and doubled as a fundraiser. It marked the first time in four years Texas Democrats…


Some Texas Republicans Boo at Sen. Cornyn on GOP Convention Stage

HOUSTON, Texas—Screams of “RINO” and boos drowned out most of what Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) had to say at the Texas state GOP convention Friday. Ignoring his critics, Cornyn continued speaking over the din about gun legislation, right-to-life issues, and opposing the Green New Deal, which calls for phasing out fossil fuels. Many delegates expressed…


Inflation, Critical Race Theory Among Likely Key Issues as Texas Republicans Prepare for Convention

Republican leaders in the Lone Star State will set a conservative agenda for the next two years when they meet for the 2022 Texas State Republican Convention in Houston this week. James Wesolek, communication director for the Republican Party of Texas, told the Epoch Times that the convention offers Republican an opportunity to set priorities…


Disneyland Recovering From Massive Attendance Decline in 2020

As Disneyland faced a massive drop in attendance in 2020, the City of Anaheim and the theme park are making a comeback. According to a report by Themed Entertainment Associated (TEA), Disneyland suffered the greatest decrease in attendance out of the top 25 theme parks in the world. The report shows Disneyland faced an 80.3…


Anaheim Convention Center Holds First Event Since Start of Pandemic

The Anaheim Convention Center is set to host its first non-medical event since February 2020, before the onslaught of the pandemic. It will be the backdrop of a Starpower Talent dance competition April 23 through April 25, as part of the company’s regional tour. The event is expected to bring more than 500 attendees. The president and chief executive of…


Former Bank Governor Mark Carney Among Featured Speakers at Liberal Convention

OTTAWA—Mark Carney, long touted as a potential Liberal leader one day, will be a keynote speaker at the federal party’s convention later this week. It’s a political coming out party of sorts for the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. Until recently, his role as a central banker required…


Conservative Party Hasn’t Learned From Past Mistakes

Political party conventions can be a great mechanism for party renewal and invigoration. These gatherings can unite the party faithful and build momentum. With a federal election looming while national support for his party continues to dwindle, Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) Leader Erin O’Toole desperately needed a breakthrough in the 2021 convention. Instead of…