The decision to host the convention virtually comes in the wake of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s decision to prevent Republicans from meeting in Houston.
By Brandon Waltens|July 13, 2020Posts for Brandon Waltens
“The Party argues it has constitutional rights to hold a convention and engage in electoral activities, and that is unquestionably true. But those rights do not allow it to simply commandeer use of the Center.”
By Brandon Waltens|July 13, 2020“Tell your legislator to wear a spiffy elephant mask or a purple mask that some of them love to sport around. Just get to work!”
By Brandon Waltens|July 9, 2020The RPT convention is one of the world’s largest political events, with thousands of delegates expected to attend.
By Brandon Waltens|July 9, 2020While Montgomery County is not the first to pass a resolution censuring Abbott, they are by far the largest.
By Brandon Waltens|July 9, 2020Students over the age of 10 will be required to wear masks, in accordance with the executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott.
By Brandon Waltens|July 8, 2020“Where there are provisions that would … allow us to cancel this convention, we will exercise those provisions.”
By Brandon Waltens|July 8, 2020