THE 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference gets underway today, with a number of big names set to speak at the event.
The yearly convention sees a number of conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States gather together and will be held from Thursday, February 24 to Sunday, February 27.
The headliner for this year is once again former President Donald Trump, who is due to speak Saturday night.
Other 2022 CPAC speakers include:
- Donald Trump Jr.
- Candace Owens
- Govenor Ron DeSantis
- Senator Ted Cruz
- Mercedes Schlapp
- Tito Ortiz
- Michele Tafoya
- Papa John
- Senator Marsha Blackburn
- Representative Lauren Boebert
- Dr. Ben Carson
A full list of speakers can be found on the event's website.
Read our CPAC 2022 live blog for the latest news and updates…
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Presidential hopes
Questions for attendees of CPAC regarding the most popular possible presidential candidates are the most widely reported from the event.
One component of CPAC is evaluating conservative candidates for president, and the straw poll generally serves to quantify conservative opinion.
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CPAC themes
Each year the conference holds a different theme on what speakers will address at CPAC.
CPAC also holds its annual straw poll vote that serves as a barometer for the feelings of the conservative movement.
During the conference, attendees are encouraged to fill out a survey that asks questions on different issues.
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Reagan once spoke
CPAC was founded in 1974 by the ACU and Young Americans for Freedom dedicated to conservatives in the United States.
When the committee was first founded, former President Ronald Reagan gave the inaugural keynote address.
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Who hosts CPAC?
The CPAC is hosted annually by the American Conservative Union.
The committee was founded in 1974 by the ACU and Young Americans for Freedom dedicated to conservatives in the country.
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How much are tickets to CPAC?
For those wishing to get tickets to see their favorite speakers in person, only a limited number of tickets are left for the event.
General admission tickets for the weekend start at $295, but there are also a limited number of student tickets left for $50.
In order to purchase a student ticket, you must be 24-years-old and under and be able to produce a valid school ID.
Single-day tickets to the Orlando event are also available and start at $90.
CPAC 2022 previously offered VIP ticket options, however, they have since sold out.
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What is CPAC?
The yearly CPAC event sees a number of conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States gather together and will be held from Thursday, February 24 to Sunday, February 27.
It was first introduced in 1974 and is known as the "largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world."
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What does CPAC stand for?
CPAC is short for Conservative Political Action Conference.
The conference bills itself as "the largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world."
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Donald Trump appearing
The headliner for CPAC this year is former President Donald Trump, who is due to speak on Saturday night.
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When is CPAC?
CPAC is taking place between February 24 and February 27 this year.
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'Political and press event of the year'
According to the CPAC website "about" page, "CPAC is the third ranked Political and Press event of the year, behind the State of the Union and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, showcasing CPAC’s ability to be at the center of the news media for four consecutive days."
"Each year, CPAC brings together and energizes over 18,000 people – from college-aged to retired – who represent leading conservative organizations, educational institutions, elected officials, thought leaders, media personalities, and grassroots activists who fight for conservatism in America and abroad," the site continued.
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Where is the conference?
The conference is in Florida this year.
CPAC will be held in Orlando, according to the event's website.
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Who are the speakers?
Besides former president Donald Trump, 2022 CPAC speakers include:
- Donald Trump Jr.
- Candace Owens
- Govenor Ron DeSantis
- Senator Ted Cruz
- Mercedes Schlapp
- Tito Ortiz
- Michele Tafoya
- Papa John
- Senator Marsha Blackburn
- Representative Lauren Boebert
- Dr. Ben Carson
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