Republicans Announce Convention Jockeys to Host 2004 Republican National Convention
Republicans Announce Convention Jockeys to Host 2004 Republican National Convention
Friday August 27, 9:51 am ET
Five Jockeys Will Highlight Events Inside-the-Garden as Well as Real People Beyond NYC
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie and Bill Harris, CEO of the 2004 Republican National Convention, today announced the four-day event will be emceed by a team of five Convention Jockeys. A first time feature of a national political convention, "CJs" will cover the delegates, celebrities and official proceedings from inside and outside Madison Square Garden. By highlighting people and places across America, the five CJs will offer a fresh look at how President George W. Bush's policies are improving the lives of everyday Americans.
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"We're adding another first to our first-ever convention in New York City," said Chairman Gillespie. "Rock stations have DJs, MTV has VJs and Republicans are introducing CJs."
"Convention Jockeys are a new program feature that will make this convention truly unique. The CJs will set the tone and tell the great stories of our party," said Mr. Harris. "By having jockeys reporting from throughout the arena and from coast to coast, the nation will see the broad and diverse support for President Bush and his vision for a safer world and a more hopeful America."
The 2004 Republican National Convention will focus on President Bush's vision for "Fulfilling America's Promise by Building a Safer World and a More Hopeful America." Each day Monday through Thursday, the convention will focus on a key element of this great goal as program speakers, Convention Jockeys, entertainers and delegates celebrate the courage, resolve and compassion of the American people and the president's agenda to spread opportunity and prosperity to all corners of the country.
The CJs will conduct interviews, perform live remotes and present taped pieces to air on the Garden's big screen during the convention. The 2004 Convention Jockeys are:
Christine Iverson: Christine Iverson is the Republican National Committee's Press Secretary for the 2004 campaign cycle. A former television news reporter and anchor, Iverson served as Communications Director for John Thune's 2002 Senate campaign. She has also served as Communications Director for the House Republican Conference under Conference Chairman J.C. Watts and as Communications Director of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions under Chairman Judd Gregg. Iverson grew up on a fourth generation family farm near Grand Forks North Dakota and graduated from Moorhead State University in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Mercedes Viana Schlapp: Mercedes Viana Schlapp consults for Republican organizations and campaigns and serves as a surrogate for the Bush-Cheney '04 campaign. Previously, Mercy worked as Director of Specialty Media for the Office of Media Affairs at the White House, serving as the President's Spanish language spokesperson for more than two years. During her tenure at the White House, she coordinated several historic Hispanic initiatives including the first presidential Spanish radio address, which aired on national and local Hispanic stations; the launching of the first White House Spanish website and the first Presidential Spanish address to the people of Cuba.
Rori Patrise Smith: Rori Patrise Smith is the Spokesperson for the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City. Prior to moving to New York, Rori was the Press Secretary and Outreach Coordinator for former Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris' 2002 Congressional campaign. Smith, who is a graduate of LSU and has a degree in Journalism/Television Broadcasting, has worked in television news, corporate public relations, and political campaigns.
Tara Wall: Tara W visit http://www.gopconvention.com .
Paid for by the Committee on Arrangements for the 2004 Republican National
Convention
2 Penn Plaza -- New York, NY 10121 -- (212) 356-2004
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee
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Source: 2004 Republican National Convention
Friday August 27, 9:51 am ET
Five Jockeys Will Highlight Events Inside-the-Garden as Well as Real People Beyond NYC
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie and Bill Harris, CEO of the 2004 Republican National Convention, today announced the four-day event will be emceed by a team of five Convention Jockeys. A first time feature of a national political convention, "CJs" will cover the delegates, celebrities and official proceedings from inside and outside Madison Square Garden. By highlighting people and places across America, the five CJs will offer a fresh look at how President George W. Bush's policies are improving the lives of everyday Americans.
ADVERTISEMENT
"We're adding another first to our first-ever convention in New York City," said Chairman Gillespie. "Rock stations have DJs, MTV has VJs and Republicans are introducing CJs."
"Convention Jockeys are a new program feature that will make this convention truly unique. The CJs will set the tone and tell the great stories of our party," said Mr. Harris. "By having jockeys reporting from throughout the arena and from coast to coast, the nation will see the broad and diverse support for President Bush and his vision for a safer world and a more hopeful America."
The 2004 Republican National Convention will focus on President Bush's vision for "Fulfilling America's Promise by Building a Safer World and a More Hopeful America." Each day Monday through Thursday, the convention will focus on a key element of this great goal as program speakers, Convention Jockeys, entertainers and delegates celebrate the courage, resolve and compassion of the American people and the president's agenda to spread opportunity and prosperity to all corners of the country.
The CJs will conduct interviews, perform live remotes and present taped pieces to air on the Garden's big screen during the convention. The 2004 Convention Jockeys are:
Christine Iverson: Christine Iverson is the Republican National Committee's Press Secretary for the 2004 campaign cycle. A former television news reporter and anchor, Iverson served as Communications Director for John Thune's 2002 Senate campaign. She has also served as Communications Director for the House Republican Conference under Conference Chairman J.C. Watts and as Communications Director of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions under Chairman Judd Gregg. Iverson grew up on a fourth generation family farm near Grand Forks North Dakota and graduated from Moorhead State University in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Mercedes Viana Schlapp: Mercedes Viana Schlapp consults for Republican organizations and campaigns and serves as a surrogate for the Bush-Cheney '04 campaign. Previously, Mercy worked as Director of Specialty Media for the Office of Media Affairs at the White House, serving as the President's Spanish language spokesperson for more than two years. During her tenure at the White House, she coordinated several historic Hispanic initiatives including the first presidential Spanish radio address, which aired on national and local Hispanic stations; the launching of the first White House Spanish website and the first Presidential Spanish address to the people of Cuba.
Rori Patrise Smith: Rori Patrise Smith is the Spokesperson for the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City. Prior to moving to New York, Rori was the Press Secretary and Outreach Coordinator for former Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris' 2002 Congressional campaign. Smith, who is a graduate of LSU and has a degree in Journalism/Television Broadcasting, has worked in television news, corporate public relations, and political campaigns.
Tara Wall: Tara W visit http://www.gopconvention.com .
Paid for by the Committee on Arrangements for the 2004 Republican National
Convention
2 Penn Plaza -- New York, NY 10121 -- (212) 356-2004
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee
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Source: 2004 Republican National Convention