Why some big-name Republicans are skipping CPAC, even as Trump, 2024 hopefuls gather Thursday, March 2 by ABC News(NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.) -- The famed Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) touts itself as "the largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world," but its attendance list this year -- and the presidential hopefuls staying away -- reflects instead a broader reckoning... Read More.
Trump and more 2024 hopefuls gather for CPAC — but other big names stay away Thursday, March 2 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) traces back to 1974 and touts itself as "the largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world," but observers say its attendance list this year -- and those who chose not to attend --... Read More.
Mike Pence declines invitation to CPAC as event’s leader comes under fire Friday, February 24 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Former Vice President Mike Pence has declined an invitation to the Conservative Political Action Conference, sources told ABC News.The decision by Pence, who is debating a 2024 presidential run, comes as other notable figures are absent from this year's lineup.Florida Gov. Ron... Read More.
CPAC convention kicks off in Dallas ahead of Trump keynote speech Saturday night Thursday, August 4 by ABC News(DALLAS) -- The annual Conservative Political Action Conference got underway Thursday in Dallas, Texas, one of the largest gatherings of conservatives and, since its inception in 1974, a crucial campaign stop for Republican hopefuls.This year, organizers are hoping to galvanize a growing base of... Read More.
Why are conservatives welcoming Hungary’s divisive Viktor Orban at CPAC? Thursday, August 4 by ABC News(DALLAS) -- Fresh off a meeting with Donald Trump and facing criticism for his comments on "mixed-race" nations, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban was welcomed by conservatives at their annual convention this week.Orban kicked off the Conservative Political Action Conference, also known as CPAC,... Read More.
DeSantis GOP’s rising star as 2024 hopefuls drill anti-‘woke’ message at CPAC Monday, February 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has emerged from the annual Conservative Political Action Conference as the potential GOP presidential candidate most competitive with former President Donald Trump, after he took full advantage of CPAC's theme of "Awake Not Woke.""The 'woke' is... Read More.