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Isaac Dumps on GOP Parade
 Isaac Dumps on GOP Parade 
Aug 27, 2012 5:54 AM CDT

Isaac Dumps on GOP Parade

Republicans scramble to re-write convention

(Newser) - With Tropical Storm Isaac ripping close to the coast of Florida, forcing the GOP to cancel today's convention events , Mitt Romney and the Republican leaders are now scrambling to condense their four nights of carefully choreographed political theater into just three, reports the New York Times . Already wind speeds...

Ron Paul: I Don't Fully Endorse Mitt

Rebuffed at convention, he holds own rally

(Newser) - It's a good thing for Mitt Romney that Ron Paul isn't speaking at the Republican National Convention because ... he doesn't actually endorse the candidate. The GOP apparently tried to throw a bone to the popular loser by offering him an opportunity to speak. But the offer came...

Protesters Vow to Endure Storm Isaac
 Liberal Protesters 
 Vow to Endure 
 Isaac 
gop convention
Aug 26, 2012 5:14 PM CDT

Liberal Protesters Vow to Endure Isaac

Occupy, Code Pink will stay 'rain or shine'

(Newser) - A few hundred demonstrators near the GOP convention are promising to stay put regardless of what comes first—a hurricane or Republicans. The hodgepodge of liberal groups, ranging from Occupy to Code Pink to Dogs Against Romney, are protesting in Tampa despite wet skies and warnings of hurricane-force winds, the...

Former GOP Gov. Charlie Crist: I'm for Obama

Ron Paul, however, won't support Mitt Romney

(Newser) - Charlie Crist continued his political shift away from the GOP today by committing the ultimate betrayal: endorsing President Obama. "I'm confident that President Barack Obama is the right leader for our state and the nation," he writes in the Tampa Bay Times . The former GOP governor of...

Romney: &#39;Sad&#39; How Low Obama Is Sinking
 Romney: 
 'Sad' How Low 
 Obama Is Sinking 
TALK SHOW ROUNDUP
Aug 26, 2012 12:59 PM CDT

Romney: 'Sad' How Low Obama Is Sinking

GOP candidate thinks pres is stooping with attacks on Akin

(Newser) - The GOP's luminaries descended on the Sunday talk shows ahead of their abbreviated convention in Tampa, with none other than Mitt Romney leading off with an interview on Fox, reports Politico . Addressing Team Obama's effort to link him to Todd Akin, Romney said: "It's really sad,...

GOP Cancels Monday Convention Events

They'll get rolling Tuesday because of storm

(Newser) - Republicans aren't taking any chances with Tropical Storm Isaac , soon to be Hurricane Isaac. The party has effectively postponed the start of its convention in Tampa from Monday to Tuesday, reports Politico . RNC chief Reince Priebus announced that the convention would convene Monday but recess immediately until the following...

GOP Makes It Harder for Future Ron Pauls

Rule change will clamp down on insurgent candidates

(Newser) - For his efforts on the campaign trail this year, Ron Paul will get ... a video tribute at the Republican convention on Tuesday night. He'll also get to listen to son Rand speak on Monday night, but Ron himself has been shut out of any speech-making. Paul's followers aren'...

Isaac Could Become Hurricane Monday

 Isaac Could Become 
 Hurricane Monday 
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Aug 24, 2012 9:13 AM CDT

Isaac Could Become Hurricane Monday

Tampa still in the 'forecast cone'

(Newser) - Tropical Storm Isaac is on its way to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, but it's not as strong as expected —yet. By Monday, however, it could become a hurricane "somewhere over the Gulf of Mexico," a US forecaster tells the AP . Still, Republicans don't plan...

'Dogs Against Romney' Crashing GOP Convention

Will rally in Tampa ahead of RNC start

(Newser) - The Republican National Convention will be protested by ... dogs. Yes, Dogs Against Romney is planning a Tampa rally Sunday, one day before the convention starts, The Hill reports. "Should we have a president that isn’t even qualified to adopt a pet?" asks the group's founder in a...

FBI: Anarchists Could Target Conventions

Bulletin warns of attempts to shut down Tampa bridges

(Newser) - Anarchists could turn violent at the Republican and Democratic conventions, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security say in a bulletin obtained by CNN . Such advisories are routine before big events, though this one is drawing attention because of its suggestion that hard-core protesters might use improvised explosive devices. Referring...

Akin to Skip GOP Convention
 Akin to Skip GOP Convention 
Aug 22, 2012 9:35 AM CDT

Akin to Skip GOP Convention

But he still insists he will stay in the race

(Newser) - Todd Akin will honor Reince Priebus' request that he skip the Republican National Convention, he told George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America today. When asked if he'd also heed GOP leaders' calls to exit the race, he left the door open the barest crack, but appeared adamant about staying...

Hurricane Could Threaten GOP Convention

Isaac gaining strength, may hit Tampa

(Newser) - A tropical storm is threatening to upend the Republican National Convention for the second election in a row. Tropical Storm Isaac is picking up strength in the Atlantic, and forecasters believe it will become a hurricane in the next few days, AP reports. The convention begins Monday, and some models...

Gingrich Finally Tells His Delegates: Back Romney

Releases delegates in letter published on his website

(Newser) - Newt Gingrich exited the race for the GOP nomination on May 2, but it took him another three and a half months to let go of his 142 delegates. The former GOP candidate released his delegates last night via a letter posted to his website, reports the AP . And though...

Biden Crashing Tampa During GOP Convention

He compares Wall Street reform critics to 'squealing pigs'

(Newser) - Top Republicans arriving in Tampa for the Republican National Convention next week are going to have a rival for attention: Joe Biden is coming to town. The Obama campaign has confirmed that the vice president will be in the Tampa area for campaign events early next week, Politico reports. RNC...

Piers Morgan Slams 'Gutless' Akin After No-Show

And RNC chief doesn't want Akin at convention

(Newser) - Facing a firestorm over his rape comments , GOP Rep. Todd Akin backed out of a planned appearance on Piers Morgan Tonight yesterday, leaving the angry host addressing an empty chair. "Congressman, you have an open invitation to join me in that chair whenever you feel up to it,"...

VP Shortlisters to Speak at RNC
 VP Shortlisters to Speak at RNC
Aug 16, 2012 10:00 AM CDT

VP Shortlisters to Speak at RNC

Jindal, Portman, Ayotte, McDonnell among latest speakers named

(Newser) - Bobby Jindal, Rob Portman, Kelly Ayotte, and Bob McDonnell were among the names being tossed around as likely VP picks for Mitt Romney—and though they didn't make the cut, all of the above will be speaking at the Republican National Convention, which starts Aug. 27 in Tampa, CNN...

Trump Has 'Big Surprise' for GOP Convention

'Everyone will love it,' he says

(Newser) - Keynoter Chris Christie and the other speakers at the Republican National Convention have been confirmed, but there's still a "big surprise" in store, according to Donald Trump. "Today I am working on my 'big surprise' for the RNCconvention," he tweeted yesterday. "Everyone will...

Chris Christie Confirmed as RNC Keynote

He plans to tell 'hard and direct truths'

(Newser) - Rising star Chris Christie will be delivering the keynote address at the Republican National Convention, GOP sources have confirmed. The outspoken New Jersey governor says he plans to make an "emphatic argument" in favor of the GOP approach. "I'll try to tell some very direct and hard...

Palin Won't Speak at GOP Convention

Says she's looking forward to 'hearing other voices'

(Newser) - Sarah Palin will not have a turn at the mic at this month's Republican National Convention in Florida, Reuters reports. Word comes from Palin herself, who added in a statement: "This year is a good opportunity for other voices to speak at the convention and I'm excited...

Santorum, Jeb Bush Will Speak at Convention

Latest round of speakers includes Rand Paul, Mary Fallin

(Newser) - Another round of Republican National Convention speakers has been announced, and leading the pack is former Mitt Romney arch-rival Rick Santorum. Some top Romney aides had hoped Santorum wouldn't speak after he offered some bruising primary attacks against the former governor, Reuters notes. Also speaking will be Kentucky Sen....

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