2012 Conventions live blog

3rd & 7 37yd

by Piers Morgan via twitter 8/29/2012 1:03:55 AM
First @ToddAkin now @MicheleBachmann - why are all these Republicans suddenly bailing on me? Is it my accent, my tie, my love of cricket?
by Reed Markham 8/29/2012 1:03:59 AM
Governor McDonnell's inspiring statement:
The sky is the limit in the United States of America. We cannot lose that dream.
by Dana Bash via twitter 8/29/2012 1:05:02 AM
The band is getting back together. Former campaign aides to Rick santorum all gathering here on front of be hall to hear him speak
by Gregory Wallace, CNN via I2.cdn.turner 8/29/2012 1:05:29 AM
Singer-songwriter Lane Turner provides a musical interlude. (Getty Images)
by LeighVA 8/29/2012 1:05:44 AM
I think the President stated exactly what his philosophy is on 'If You've Got A Business, You Didn't Build That'. I also understand he was not using a teleprompter when he made that statement. And I did hear the complete context of the statement on more than several occasions. My take on it is the (Federal) government should take credit for other people successes ~ so they can be taxed. I'm not an entrepreneur, but I think this current administration does not have their backs.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 1:07:40 AM
Want to see all CNN Instagram pictures in one place? Check it out here.
by Donna Brazile via twitter 8/29/2012 1:09:49 AM
#WeBuiltIt. Amazing GOP boo hoo gov't funding of infrastructure improvements like pump systems and levees. Thank God for gov't investment.
by Reed Markham 8/29/2012 1:10:05 AM
Governor Scott Walker shared a very important point about Romney: Romney saved the winter Olympics.
by Lisa Desjardins via twitter 8/29/2012 1:10:39 AM
GUSTAV UPDATE: RT @vplus: CNN: No power for more than 135,000 customers in Louisiana
by Donna Brazile via twitter 8/29/2012 1:10:56 AM
The Tampa Bay Times Forum, an indoor arena, is publicly owned and funded with tax payers money. #WeBuiltIt together. Public and private!
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 1:11:11 AM
Besides Rick Santorum, an up-and-coming star of the GOP will be speaking tonight as well: Ted Cruz. Who is Ted Cruz? Find out here.
by Donna Brazile via twitter 8/29/2012 1:12:41 AM
#WeBuiltIt also provides funding for the security apparatus for extra police, technology & gear. Tampa used public money for Convention prep
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 1:12:53 AM
Earlier tonight, Wolf Blitzer interviewed Sen. Rand Paul. This was an Instagram picture by The SItuation Room.
by Donna Brazile via twitter 8/29/2012 1:14:05 AM
Governors of WI and OH failed to mention the auto bailout. Hmmm. Guess this is GOP unity in action...shrouded in secrecy.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/29/2012 1:14:23 AM
Gov Brian Sandoval of Nevada has a charge for the delegates: "We must leave Tampa this week on a mission to remind Americans they deserve more than the status quo. They deserve to dream big. We must remind Americans that the promise of opportunity remains unbroken - that every person in this great nation can succeed through hard work, courage and personal responsibility."
by Lisa Desjardins via twitter 8/29/2012 1:14:53 AM
UGH. YES. ISAAC. Gustav was four years ago. Brain had formatting issue. Apologies. @wvaspartan, @Studley Will RT
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 1:21:44 AM
What does Rick Santorum think of the Romney-Ryan message? He speaks soon and CNN will cover it live.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 2:31:59 AM
What did you think of the speech? Condoleezza Rice stands and cheers in the audience.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 2:32:13 AM
And here is Mitt Romney - makes his first appearance of the convention.
by Jojo 8/29/2012 2:32:47 AM
Lousy speech. Didn't make a difference.
by Political Junky 8/29/2012 2:32:55 AM
Very bright and articulate person, heavy pull toward women voters. Overall a good speech.
by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/29/2012 2:34:15 AM
Mitt Romney joins wife on stage as band plays "My girl." instagr.am
by Lisa Desjardins via twitter 8/29/2012 2:34:29 AM
PHEW: Mitt Romney avoids anything like the Tipper moment when he gives brief kisses to his wife on stage.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 2:36:03 AM
Chris Christie has taken the stage. The keynote begins live on CNN.
by mobile15 8/29/2012 2:36:06 AM
Good speech! It started slow and built to something.
by Pablo Cruse 8/29/2012 2:36:08 AM
Very impressive speech by Ann!
by Darwin 8/29/2012 2:36:11 AM
Great Job. So true about those that help their neighbors.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN via I2.cdn.turner 8/29/2012 2:36:20 AM
Ann and Mitt Romney together on stage at the end of her address. Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is up now. (Getty Images)
by acrook 8/29/2012 2:36:23 AM
She wasn't convincing.
by lawrence 8/29/2012 2:36:31 AM
I like her speech, but I want be voting for Mitt!
by John King via twitter 8/29/2012 2:37:38 AM
Ann Romney finishes & @mittromney makes first appearance in #tampa hall to "My Girl". #cnnelections #gop2012 p.twimg.com
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/29/2012 2:38:09 AM
Christie opens a story about his parents with this: "In the automobile of life, Dad was just a passenger, Mom was the driver."
by Military Mom 8/29/2012 2:38:31 AM
I was waiting to hear something about our troops. I was so hoping she'd end with "God Bless Our Troops and God Bless America"...or some such thing. It seems they have not recognition or knowledge that we have young men serving our great country that should be coming home sometime soon. Still waiting for someone to acknowledge them...God Bless Our Troops! Love them ALL, The Military Mom
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 2:38:32 AM
A great iReport from inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum: ireport.cnn.com
by Ari Fleischer via twitter 8/29/2012 2:38:50 AM
We should start calling Ann Romney NFL. Next First Lady.
by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/29/2012 2:39:14 AM
Greetings from Jersey instagr.am
by John Berman via twitter 8/29/2012 2:39:55 AM
Hey Chris Christie... a NJ Republican delivered the keynote in 1988. (Tom Kean) so not so improbable
by Brooke Baldwin via twitter 8/29/2012 2:40:12 AM
So... How'd Ann Romney do?? You watching Gov. Christie??! #CNNelections #RNC2012
by Alex Castellanos via twitter 8/29/2012 2:40:32 AM
let's go home. this convention is over. ann romney put it in her pocket. huge homerun. this changes things.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 2:40:33 AM
This speech is expected to be very positive, unlike some of Gov. Christie's most memorable moments. Like the video coming now:
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 2:40:35 AM
Chris Christie calls reporter stupid.
by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/29/2012 2:40:40 AM
Romneys watch Christie speech from VIP box instagr.am
by Dana Bash via twitter 8/29/2012 2:40:59 AM
Pic: since I'm a jersey girl I decided its appropriate to stand with the NJ delegation for Christie's speech p.twimg.com
by Kevin 8/29/2012 2:41:13 AM
She did great. Hope she's next first lady
by Piers Morgan via twitter 8/29/2012 2:41:17 AM
If I were an American, I'd want an accent like @GovChristie . #GOP2012 #BossTalk

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