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In A Picture: Ryan's Speech Was Much Ado About Obama

A word cloud of Rep. Paul Ryan's acceptance speech at the 2012 Republican National Convention.

August 30, 2012 In a picture, the words Rep. Paul Ryan used in accepting the Republican Party's vice presidential nomination show he had a lot to say about President Obama. He wasn't applauding the president's performance.

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Ryan Rips Obama, Sets Table For Romney

Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks Wednesday at the Republican National Convention.

August 30, 2012 With a jutting chin and growing fearlessness, Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan delivered a GOP convention takedown of President Obama Wednesday night, catapulting an already ugly campaign to a whole new level.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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Five Takeaways From Wednesday At The Republican Convention

Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan and his wife, Janna (at right), along with two of their children and his mother, Betty, on stage Wednesday in Tampa.

August 29, 2012 Republicans united behind their nominees tonight, as they emphasized why they think former Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul Ryan are the best leaders for the nation. But there was much more to absorb from the evening at the GOP convention.

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Huckabee Gives Romney An Evangelical Embrace

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks at the Republican National Convention Wednesday.

August 29, 2012 Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has always managed the neat trick of softening his party's most socially conservative positions with a veneer of just-folks friendly. The approach was in evidence Wednesday night as he addressed the issue of evangelical support for Mitt Romney.

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Four Years Later McCain's Reception Is Much Different

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., during his address to the Republican National Convention in Tampa on Wednesday.

August 29, 2012 For the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, this just wasn't his show. On his 76th birthday he got respect, but not adoration.

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As It Happened: Wednesday At The Republican Convention

Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan waves with his family Wednesday at the GOP convention in Tampa. Also on stage: his daughter Liza, sons Charlie and Sam Ryan, wife Janna and mother Elizabeth.

August 29, 2012 Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin accepted the Republican Party's vice presidential nomination. Also this evening, the nation heard from the party's 2008 presidential nominee — Sen. John McCain — and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

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Some Gay Republicans See Platform Setback As Sign 'Victory Is Near'

Log Cabin Republicans hosted a Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry brunch in Tampa on Wednesday.

August 29, 2012 Republicans have strong language opposing same-sex marriage in their official platform. While some Log Cabin Republicans are discouraged, others think the vehement opposition they are facing is a sign they're making progress.

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GOP Convention Switches On Web Appeal For Isaac Relief

August 29, 2012 The storm continues to pound much of the Gulf Coast, and convention organizers continue to try to show they can combine politicking, partying and showing concern.

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Love On Stage At The GOP Convention: Staffer Pops Question; She Says Yes

Bradley Thompson proposes to his girlfriend Laura Bowman on the stage of the Republican National Convention this morning in Tampa.

August 29, 2012 The Republican National Convention isn't only about politics, it seems. One young staffer used the stage this morning to ask his girlfriend to marry him. Photographers were on hand.

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Is Clint Eastwood Going To Make Mitt Romney's Day?

Clint Eastwood.

August 29, 2012 There's still a "mystery speaker" on the schedule for Thursday night. A report that Dirty Harry is headed to Tampa has set off speculation that he'll be taking the stage.

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Words, Good And Bad, Come Quickly To Mind For Many About Paul Ryan

Republican Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, who tonight is set to accept his party's vice presidential nomination.

August 29, 2012 From "smart guy" to "backwards," when the Republican vice presidential nominee's supporters and critics are asked to describe him, they've got some comments.

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GOP Reaches Out To Women More In Convention Programming Than In Platform Writing

Georgia delegates Ruby Robinson (right) and Kathy Noble hold signs and cheer during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., where a parade of female officials and officeholders appeared on stage Tuesday.

August 29, 2012 The Republican National Convention is trying to build a bridge to more female voters.

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Five Takeaways From Tuesday At The Republican Convention

Delegates showed their love for Ann Romney at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday.

August 29, 2012 Republicans set the tone for their convention with lots of talk about why their ideas are better for the nation than those of President Obama and the Democrats. But they also showed a lot of love for some stars, including Ann Romney and several governors.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

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For One Young Delegate, Social Issues Are Not A Litmus Test

Alexander Reber, 21, a Virginia delegate and one of the youngest at the convention.

August 28, 2012 Alexander Reber, 21, was drawn to politics by his home state governor, Virginia's Bob McDonnell. To Reber, education, transportation and infrastructure are the issues that matter most.

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Rubio Predicts Romney Will Begin To Dent Likability Gap

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio speaks Tuesday in Tampa.

August 28, 2012 Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will introduce Mitt Romney on the final night of the Republican National Convention. He may have provided a preview of his speech on Tuesday, explaining how he expects national perceptions of Romney to change this week.

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