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Vermont RNC Delegates Hear From Range Of Political Figures, Over Breakfasts

Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin speaks to the Vermont delegation at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Monday, July 18. Delegates have been hearing from a variety of political figures at informal breakfast sessions this week.

Much of the focus is on the convention hall speakers at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, but delegates are also hearing from party figures in more intimate, informal settings.

This morning New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani spoke to the Vermont delegates. Giuliani gave a fiery speech on the opening night of the convention but his informal remarks were more low key and designed to provide the Vermonters with a more intimate portrait of party nominee Donald Trump.

Giuliani spoke to them about his long-time friendship with Trump and his family.  
 
Another speaker was Arkansas freshman Sen. Tom Cotton, considered a rising star in the party and a potential future presidential candidate. At 39, Cotton is the youngest member of the U.S. Senate.

Cotton and other up-and-comers are making the rounds to introduce themselves to the delegates in an effort to build their political futures.

John worked for VPR in 2001-2021 as reporter and News Director. Previously, John was a staff writer for the Sunday Times Argus and the Sunday Rutland Herald, responsible for breaking stories and in-depth features on local issues. He has also served as Communications Director for the Vermont Health Care Authority and Bureau Chief for UPI in Montpelier.
Steve has been with VPR since 1994, first serving as host of VPR’s public affairs program and then as a reporter, based in Central Vermont. Many VPR listeners recognize Steve for his special reports from Iran, providing a glimpse of this country that is usually hidden from the rest of the world. Prior to working with VPR, Steve served as program director for WNCS for 17 years, and also worked as news director for WCVR in Randolph. A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Steve also worked for stations in Phoenix and Tucson before moving to Vermont in 1972. Steve has been honored multiple times with national and regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for his VPR reporting, including a 2011 win for best documentary for his report, Afghanistan's Other War.
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