August 2 , 2020 - Due to social distance requirements because of Covid 19 and limited space the Republican National Convention  to be held in Charlotte , North Carolina will be closed to the press. The convention scheduled to run from Friday August 21 though Monday August 24 , will instead be live streamed. It is is still undecided whether President Donald Trump with make a in person live speech at the convention.

In new polling out in the all important battleground state of Pennsylvania former Vice President Joe Biden has 50% to 41% for Trump.