2012 Conventions live blog

2012 Conventions live blog

After Priebus gavels convention to order, RNC says 2nd debt clock will begin "measuring increases in U.S. indebtedness" over next 4 days.

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/27/2012 5:01:19 PM
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Monday he will not attend this week's Republican National Convention one day after declaring a state of emergency for Tropical Storm Isaac - http://on.cnn.com/PidA9r

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 5:05:01 PM
Speeding up? Top state GOP official tells me party bosses confident they can get thru roll call, other speeches/business Tuesday.

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/27/2012 5:47:52 PM
Lt Gov Healy and Mass delegation getting seated for gavel #gop2012 instagr.am

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/27/2012 5:51:08 PM
Gettin' ready for the BIG show! #cnngrill p.twimg.com

by Brooke Baldwin via twitter 8/27/2012 5:51:12 PM
RT @benshilliam: Pint at #royaloak followed by a curry at #newickvillagetandoori. If its good enough for @piersmorgan, it's good enough ...

by Piers Morgan via twitter 8/27/2012 5:52:06 PM
Are we twins? RT @adamfell_cufc @piersmorgan hi, your head looks like a balloon with a weetabix crushed on top, that is all.

by Piers Morgan via twitter 8/27/2012 5:53:22 PM
Today at 2 p.m. ET, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus calls the 2012 Republican National Convention to order. Two debt counters will be started, one with the overall U.S. national debt and one tallying government spending in debt over the duration of the convention. Today's session was truncated due to weather and is expected to last approximately 10 minutes. For more on the revised RNC schedule: http://on.cnn.com/MVYJpj

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 5:53:33 PM
That #GOP2012 debt clock is a clever idea, even if they're responsible for a lot of it...

by Piers Morgan via twitter 8/27/2012 6:05:36 PM
Delegates to the RNC watch a video featuring various Romney stump speeches, including his the announcement of his presidential campaign on June 2, 2011 in New Hampshire. Watch the convention call to order: http://on.cnn.com/MW76B7

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 6:11:26 PM
NC is tight but Obama's abysmal numbers among white men there remain a tough barrier on.cnn.com

by Peter Hamby via twitter 8/27/2012 6:20:20 PM
Very wise decision RT @BradParksCNN Presented without comment. cc @piersmorgan t.co

by Piers Morgan via twitter 8/27/2012 6:22:29 PM
Just Updated iPhone & iPad apps w/ new Election Center. iPhone: at.cnn.com iPad: at.cnn.com #cnnelections

by mjaconiCNN via twitter 8/27/2012 6:25:38 PM
Check out CNN's social media guide to find out where you can find up to the minute coverage of the Republican National Convention via CNN: http://on.cnn.com/PivQiW

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 6:27:00 PM
Sun breaks through the clouds in Tampa #gop2012 instagr.am

by Jim Acosta via twitter edited by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 6:58:04 PM
If political conventions can be compressed from 4 nites to 3, why not explore more radical reform? My modest proposal: www.nytimes.com

by David Gergen via twitter 8/27/2012 7:22:50 PM
Herman and Blitz today. @THEHermanCain joins me live @CNNSitRoom during 5PM ET hour. #999

by Wolf Blitzer via twitter 8/27/2012 7:30:04 PM
Gloria Borger's documentary on Romney won raves. If you missed, join us tonite #CNNElections 7, doc re-run 8 ...plus full Isaac story

by David Gergen via twitter 8/27/2012 7:32:46 PM
New CNN-Time polls: FL: Obama 50, Romney 46. NC: Romney 48, Obama 47. Will CNN Change electoral map? Watch Sitroom 4pm ET. #CNNELECTIONS

by Sam Feist via twitter 8/27/2012 7:34:55 PM
What I see... When you see me. #cnngrill #behindthescenes p.twimg.com

by Brooke Baldwin via twitter 8/27/2012 7:36:20 PM
Tweeps - note: I mistyped poll numbers in earlier tweet. To be clear: CNN Time poll in NC: Romney 48, Obama 47. LV's.

by Sam Feist via twitter 8/27/2012 7:36:40 PM
RT @aprilCNNpr: Inside the #CNNGrill @ the @GOPConvention: @BrookeBCNN & Gloria Borger. instagr.am

by Brooke Baldwin via twitter 8/27/2012 7:40:54 PM
Video: CNN Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley breaks down the ins and outs of political conventions-- on.cnn.com

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 7:45:58 PM
Wonder how many of these #cnngrill pint glasses I can fit in my suitcase?! p.twimg.com

by Brooke Baldwin via twitter 8/27/2012 7:47:08 PM
some breaking debate news in a moment from myself and @JohnKingCNN ...

by Peter Hamby via twitter 8/27/2012 8:07:47 PM
Rob Portman to play Obama in Romney's debate prep > bit.ly

by Peter Hamby via twitter 8/27/2012 8:10:28 PM
RT @joneskaycnn: Kind of awesome! #CNNGRILL @joejohnscnn @BrookeBCNN @jclopezcnn @fdelrinconcnn yfrog.com

by Brooke Baldwin via twitter 8/27/2012 8:12:22 PM
The CNN/Time/ORC polls of likely Florida and North Carolina voters released today finds a tight race in both states: http://on.cnn.com/Pir5pN The Republican National Convention is being held this week in Tampa, Florida, and the Democratic National Committee opens next week in Charlotte, North Carolina.

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 8:12:41 PM
First on CNN: @PeterHambyCNN & @JohnKingCNN report Sen. Rob Portman will play Obama in debate preps. bit.ly

by Sam Feist via twitter 8/27/2012 8:15:15 PM
Now 2 help @MittRomney: on.cnn.com but @robportman 1st played debate stand in for bob dole in '96 primaries. As who??? #cnn

by John King via twitter 8/27/2012 8:16:05 PM
RT @donnabrazile: Donna Brazile's 10 ways to navigate the convention www.cnn.com #cnn

by John King via twitter 8/27/2012 8:16:50 PM
RT: @PeterHambyCNN: Rob Portman to play Obama in Romney's debate prep > bit.ly" #cnnelections

by mjaconiCNN via twitter 8/27/2012 8:17:10 PM
The top www.cnn.com

by mjaconiCNN via twitter 8/27/2012 8:18:57 PM
In today's CNN Political Gut Check: Five things CNN's Mark Preston (@PrestonCNN) and Michelle Jaconi (@MJaconiCNN) are watching for in Mitt Romney's campaign. Read at cnn.com/gutcheck

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 8:19:41 PM
Kaufman: People will get to know Romney - "It took the convention and couple of debates – oh that’s what Ronald Reagan is like."

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/27/2012 8:42:49 PM
Priebus calls 2012 RNC convention to order. Sends it to recess and asks for moment of silence for those in p instagr.am

by Jim Acosta via twitter edited by Tim.McCaughan, CNN 8/27/2012 8:45:18 PM
Now on CNN.com: Monday's RNC theme of "We can do better," heavy on criticism of President Obama, won't be thrown off by bad bad weather, CNN's Tom Cohen reports - on.cnn.com

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 9:03:22 PM
President Obama's Tuesday and Wednesday tour of three battleground states -- Iowa, Colorado and Virginia -- is still on while he monitors Tropical Storm Isaac, a campaign official tells CNN's Paul Steinhauser: "The President and his team will continue to monitor the storm and he will receive briefings throughout the day. There are no scheduling updates at this time."

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 9:09:38 PM
Priebus to CNN on plans if storm hitting NOLA: "We're planning on having all three days. We will be nimble if we need to be."

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/27/2012 9:28:06 PM
TV Gold: Cain just called Wolf "Blitz."

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/27/2012 9:39:08 PM
'gaggling'?? RT @ErinBurnett: Apparently @SurrattCNN broke the coffee machine at the RNC. Too bad since it was #1 for gaggling & gossiping

by Piers Morgan via twitter 8/27/2012 9:40:48 PM
First on CNN: Ohio Sen. Rob Portman has agreed to play the role of President Obama in debate prep sessions with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, two GOP sources tell CNN's John King and Peter Hamby: on.cnn.com

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 9:46:15 PM
On a conference call with reporters, Romney campaign strategist Russ Schriefer addressed the topic of weather-related schedule changes, saying: "we look forward to... moving ahead with our program"

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/27/2012 9:48:54 PM
The watchword in Tampa this week: "Nimble."

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/27/2012 9:52:56 PM
I'll stick to water and coffee but it seems the have kool-aid at the #rnc. And yes, let the twitter games be instagr.am

by John King via twitter 8/27/2012 9:54:38 PM