Articles filed under Political Conventions
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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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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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Delegate diary: Christie ‘gets most of it from his mom’Aug 30, 2012 8:40 am - Name: Richard Shepherd Hometown: Hebron Q. What was a highlight of the Republican National Convention for you? Q. I came here as an alternate, and became a delegate beca...
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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...
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Watching the show: Are demographics destiny?Aug 30, 2012 7:00 am - TAMPA, Fla. — One way to think about this year's election is as a contest between the impact of a sour economy (advantage Romney) and the power of the nation's shifting ...
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Jeb Bush slams Republican anti-immigrant stance as loserAug 30, 2012 6:57 am - TAMPA, Fla. — Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said his party’s anti-immigration policies are costing Republicans elections and contributing to lower fertility rates and...
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Getting local to lure attention of the Cynical 75Aug 30, 2012 5:00 am - In a recent Reader Poll at our website, www.dailyherald.com, we asked readers to identify their favorite thing about political conventions. Nearly three-fourths of those...