Articles filed under Political Conventions
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Anti-GOP protesters clash with church groupAug 29, 2012 8:07 am - TAMPA, Fla. — Police officers in riot gear broke up a scuffle outside the Republican National Convention on Tuesday between anti-GOP protesters and Kansas-based church m...
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Obama team launches critique of Ryan before speechAug 29, 2012 8:03 am - FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Even before Paul Ryan takes the stage at the Republican convention, President Barack Obama’s campaign is seeking to cast the GOP running mate as “o...
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Romney still struggles to attract Latino votersAug 29, 2012 8:02 am - TAMPA, Fla. — It may have been a partisan barb from a Democrat, but Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s pointed criticism of the array of Hispanic speakers at the R...
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Ann Romney says her husband will lift up AmericaAug 29, 2012 7:39 am - TAMPA, Fla. — Meet Mitt Romney’s sweetheart. Making her national debut, Ann Romney swept onto the stage at the Republican National Convention late Tuesday night and deli...
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Showcasing Romney’s softer side is wife’s missionAug 29, 2012 7:36 am - TAMPA, Fla. — Meet Mitt Romney’s sweetheart. Ann Romney, 63, was making her national debut at the Republican National Convention late Tuesday in a speech designed to in...
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As election nears, Romney sons looking out for dadAug 29, 2012 7:26 am - TAMPA, Fla. — During what may be the most important week of Mitt Romney’s political career, the Republican presidential contender’s five sons are sharing family secrets ...
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With US watching, Ryan to focus on personal sideAug 29, 2012 7:21 am - TAMPA, Fla. — Paul Ryan wants to talk policy. Mitt Romney’s team wants his No. 2 to focus more on his immigrant family and small-town values. The top of the ticket is c...
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Christie fires up Republicans with Obama critiqueAug 29, 2012 7:19 am - TAMPA, Fla. — With a rowdy fist-pump, blunt and brash New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie lit a fire under the Republican National Convention, labeling Democratic President B...
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What to watch for WednesdayAug 29, 2012 7:00 am - Here are some things to watch for at the Republican National Convention Wednesday: 1. RIDING THE STORM OUT: As Hurricane Isaac batters the Gulf Coast, Mitt Romney and GO...
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Rice says America's voice 'muted' in world affairsAug 29, 2012 7:00 am - TAMPA, Fla. — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the voice of the United States in world affairs “has been muted” under President Barack Obama, creating a c...