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In A Picture: Ryan's Speech Was Much Ado About Obama
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
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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Five Takeaways From Wednesday At The Republican Convention
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
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
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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Some Gay Republicans See Platform Setback As Sign 'Victory Is Near'
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
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?
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
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
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
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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For One Young Delegate, Social Issues Are Not A Litmus Test
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
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.
