Articles filed under Political Conventions
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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...
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Fact check: Ryan ignores parts of his own recordAug 29, 2012 11:00 pm - The Republican National Convention is drawing to a close with some factually slippery statements from its presidential ticket. On the eve of presidential nominee Mitt Ro...
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Kerry in Tampa: Dold seeks to redefine himself as independent RepublicanAug 29, 2012 11:00 pm - TAMPA — The tightrope walk Republican Congressman Bob Dold finds himself on in a race for re-election is more evident than ever this week in Tampa. Dold, of Kenilworth, ...
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Paul Ryan accepts 'calling of my generation'Aug 29, 2012 11:00 pm - TAMPA, Fla. — Seizing the campaign spotlight, vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan accepted “the calling of my generation” to help lead the country in tough times Wedne...
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Images: Wednesday at the Republican National ConventionAug 29, 2012 10:13 pm - ...
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Editorial: Our tepid mood and Romney’s moment in historyAug 29, 2012 8:19 pm - Tonight, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney accepts the Republican presidential nomination in a triumphant moment that will be one of the personal highlights of his l...
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Delegate diary: Roselle woman a part of historyAug 29, 2012 7:00 pm - Name: Marie Piraino, alternate delegate Hometown: Roselle Q. What's it like being on the convention floor? A. I really got emotional about it. I am so thankful to state...