--- title: Republican Convention: The Politicians Speaking Wednesday description: Another steady lineup of high-profile politicians is on deck to take the stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday. canonical: https://time.com/4415044/republican-convention-speakers-wednesday-schedule/ author: TIME Staff article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2016-07-20T23:52:43.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:59:44.035Z article:section: Politics og:title: Meet the Politicians Speaking at the Convention Wednesday og:description: Another steady lineup of high-profile politicians is on deck to take the stage. og:url: https://time.com/4415044/republican-convention-speakers-wednesday-schedule/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltaf3310072f40ece9/69889ceb8e060114dd466c76/ben-lowy-rnc-republican-national-convention-donald-trump-35.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 6000 og:image:height: 3375 og:image:alt: TIMEPOL RNC og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Meet the Politicians Speaking at the Convention Wednesday twitter:description: Another steady lineup of high-profile politicians is on deck to take the stage. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltaf3310072f40ece9/69889ceb8e060114dd466c76/ben-lowy-rnc-republican-national-convention-donald-trump-35.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Meet the Politicians Speaking at the Republican Convention Wednesday > Sponsored content. 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Benjamin Lowy for TIME by [TIME Staff](https://time.com/author/time-staff/) ## TIME Staff Jul 20, 2016 11:52 PM UTC Another steady lineup of high-profile politicians is on deck to take the stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, the night after Donald Trump became the official Republican nominee. The lineup includes Trump’s running mate, a could-have-been running mate and three former rivals. Here’s a look at the major politicians on the schedule Wednesday. **Vice presidential nominee Mike Pence** The Indiana Governor was [chosen to reassure the Republican base](http://time.com/4406477/donald-trump-mike-pence-running-mate-vice-president/) with his socially conservative credentials, but he’ll likely spend more of his time talking about Trump. His speech will be a preview of some of the themes that Trump will hit Thursday night and through November. The speech will also be Pence’s chance to introduce himself to Americans. Nearly half of respondents[ in a recent poll](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/poll-trump-s-vp-pick-mike-pence-unknown-most-voters-n612676) said that they did not know enough to have an opinion on him. **Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich** The former Speaker has been out of office since the late 1990s, but he’s been a regular presence on cable news networks since then. Gingrich ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, then made his way to the final round of the vice presidential shortlist. Gingrich will be joined by his wife, Callista. **Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker** The second-term Governor beat back a recall attempt which helped build his national profile and seemed like a rising star heading into 2016, but he was an early casualty of the crowded Republican primary. Walker then backed Texas Sen. Ted Cruz over Trump and helped lift the Texan to a victory in Wisconsin. Walker’s [tweeted endorsement of Trump](https://twitter.com/ScottWalker/status/750718195548430336) later on was tepid, though he praised [the selection of Pence](http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/walker-says-he-advised-trump-to-stop-criticizing-gop-focus-on-clinton-b99763349z1-387276261.html). ### Scenes from the Republican National Convention  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence stand with their families at the end of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME  Attendees celebrate as the Republican National Convention comes to a close on July 21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME  Duck Dynasty reality TV star Phil Robertson on the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Donald Trump kisses running mate Indiana Gov. Mike Pence at the Republican National Convention on July 20, 2016, in Cleveland. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Donald Trump with his children Eric and Ivanka Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, on July 20, 2016. Benjamin Lowy for TIME  A man poses at Instagram's "Mini Oval" office at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Donald Trump supporter Rachel Day, from Akron, stands outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Troopers monitor protests outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Benjamin Lowy for TIME  Mounted police from Fort Worth, Texas monitor the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Attendees hold signs at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Benjamin Lowy for TIME  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A man attends the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Attendees hold signs at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME  A Texas delegate tallies up the votes for the Donald Trump's nomination at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Benjamin Lowy for TIME  Donald Trump speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Delegates cheer at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Comedian Eric Andre is escorted from the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Boxing promoter Don King attends the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Donald Trump Jr. speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME  Tiffany Trump speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 19, 2016. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME  A screen displays the state flag of Mississippi, the only state that includes the Confederate battle emblem in its official state flag, at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Buttons are displayed for sale outside the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A pair of men interact with protesters in the Cleveland Public Square at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Benjamin Lowy for TIME  Trevor Leis, of Lime, supports open carry at the Cleveland Public Square amidst various protests at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 19, 2016. Benjamin Lowy for TIME  A police officer stands on a protective crowd control line in the Cleveland Public Square at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 19, 2016. Benjamin Lowy for TIME  Delegates pose for a group photo at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A man dons a "Make America Great Again" hat at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Benjamin Lowy for TIME  Melania Trump kisses her husband, Donald Trump in front of an ecstatic crowd, on July 18, 2016. Ben Lowy for TIME  Scenes from the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Donald Trump appears on stage at the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME **Florida Sen. Marco Rubio** Another former rising star, the first-term Senator was one of the last Republican presidential candidates to drop after Trump beat him in his own home state. Rubio had long insisted that he would not run for re-election to the Senate, but he recently changed his mind. He has opted to stay away from the convention, however, and will [appear only on video](http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287728-rubio-bobby-knight-to-address-gop-convention-by-video). **Texas Sen. Ted Cruz** Trump’s last major rival, the first-term Senator has yet to endorse Trump, making his speech tonight something of a wild card. 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