Articles filed under Misc Elections
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Mixed legacy of George W. Bush hovers over TampaAug 30, 2012 6:00 pm - TAMPA, Fla. — Where is George W. Bush? The last Republican president was a no-show at the Republican convention this week. And the party that he led for eight years bare...
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Analysis: Romney to voters: Trust me on detailsAug 30, 2012 6:00 pm - TAMPA, Fla. — Republicans wrapped up their "trust me" convention, sending presidential nominee Mitt Romney into the final weeks of a campaign that is long on promises a...
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Protests fizzle during GOP conventionAug 30, 2012 4:32 pm - TAMPA, Fla. — The three dozen chanting anti-GOP protesters hit a lull of silence as they marched through a low-income neighborhood in west Tampa. “What are you guys doin...
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In the digital age, whither the campaign button?Aug 30, 2012 4:32 pm - TAMPA, Fla. — Eugene Ola was on a street corner hawking some political buttons with phrases like “Believe in America” and featuring photos of a smiling GOP presidential ...
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Fellow Mormons praise Romney as a caring friendAug 30, 2012 4:00 pm - After years of avoiding direct mention of his religion, Mitt Romney will open up about his Mormon faith as he accepts the Republican nomination for president. The former...
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Romney's convention promise: 'Jobs, lots of jobs'Aug 30, 2012 1:00 pm - TAMPA, Fla. — Lifted by a show of Republican unity that once seemed so distant, Mitt Romney plunged into the presidential campaign's final 67 days focused more than eve...
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GOP platform calls for broader gun rights, unlimited clipsAug 30, 2012 10:23 am - TAMPA, Fla. — Republicans have strengthened the pro-gun-rights portion of their party platform, including a new call for unlimited bullet capacities in guns, in a defian...
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Obama: GOP could cooperate more in second termAug 30, 2012 9:08 am - President Barack Obama says his re-election might help end the political stalemate in Washington, much like “popping a blister.” In an interview with Time magazine, Obam...
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What to watch for at the GOP convention ThursdayAug 30, 2012 9:00 am - Here are some things to watch for at the Republican National Convention Thursday: 1. MITT’S BIG NIGHT: Mitt Romney makes his case to the nation about why he should be el...
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On RNC stage, nettlesome issues unmentionedAug 30, 2012 7:00 am - TAMPA, Fla. — Viewers tuning into the Republican National Convention have heard Ann Romney speak lovingly of her husband and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie pledge "a new...