What is the role of Keynote Speakers?

Question

what is the role of them in the national convention?

Answer 1

To get the crowd going for the real star--usually a former President or party chief.  Keynotes are also often Senate or Congressional candidates who are given the platform as a boost to their campaign.

Answer 2

Keynote speakers are often selected to raise interest in a particular event, such as a conference or large meeting sponsored by a corporation or association, and draw attendees to attend that program. Selecting a keynote speaker who is well known for his or her expertise in a particular field, or who has wide name recognition due to other accomplishments, will likely raise enthusiasm among prospective attendees for a meeting or conference.

Answer 3

The Keynote speaker sets the theme for the day or the conference or whatever.  This speaker is usually given the prime spot of the key, kind of like the climax in a book or a piece of music.

Answer 4

They speak through a keyhole.

It is just a term they give to the main speaker of the evening.

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Democrats offer welfare

Republicans offer warfare

Democrats offer higher taxes

Republicans offer deficit spending

Libertarians offer none of the above

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