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Images: Wednesday at the Republican National Convention

Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin points out the balloons with his wife Janna to their children, (L-R), Charlie, Sam and Liza during a podium sound check at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
A worker walks down the isle to collect trash on the floor at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sen. John McCain clowns around on the podium during sound check the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Parker Mothershead of Charlotte, N.C. walks into the stands in the Tampa Bay Times Forum at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona Senator John McCain gestures as he walks up to the podium during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Dakota Senator John Thune gestures to the delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam Tilley marches in protest during union demonstration, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Protestors gathered in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. ASSOCIATED PRESS
North Carolina delegate Steve Malay fashions his hat at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan waves as he arrives to address the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police officers hold the line as demonstrators were marching during a protest, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Protestors gathered in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan’s wife Janna, left, sits next to his mother Betty Ryan Douglas during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nevada delegates Lisa Marie Johnson from Pahrump and Richad Bunce from Las Vegas embrace during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan’s wife Janna waves to delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
California delegate Billie Jo Medders fashions an elephant hat during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texas delegate Patrick O’Daniel from Austin fashions a fighting doll of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney on his hand during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, gives the thumbs up to delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Some businesses as well as independent vendors are sell politcal t-shirts, stickers, and buttons for various candidates during the Republican National Convention in downtown Tampa on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Danny Gokey performs during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington delegates cheer during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., waves after addressing the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ayla Brown sings the National Anthem during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ASSOCIATED PRESS
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