2012 Conventions live blog

3rd & 7 37yd

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/29/2012 11:04:21 PM
Sarah Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate, posted to her Facebook page Wednesday a cryptic message: "I'm sorry Fox cancelled all my scheduled interviews tonight." Read more: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 11:04:22 PM
Who is that singing the national anthem, live now on CNN? Ayla Brown - daughter of Sen. Scott Brown.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 8/29/2012 11:06:49 PM
Sikh American Ishwar Singh gives the RNC invocation — the first time in US history a Sikh has led the prayer at a GOP convention

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by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 11:07:23 PM
Gloria Borger's interview with Rep. Paul Ryan that just aired live on CNN - here's a clip of it. A very emotional, revealing interview.
by Cassie Everhart 8/29/2012 11:08:00 PM
I hope that Paul Ryan start giving details on what he and Romney are doing people want more than short answers.
by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/29/2012 11:08:52 PM
Veteran amputees carry flag for Wed night open instagr.am
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 11:09:37 PM
A special tribute to Ron Paul is airing live now on CNN - this is what is being played in the hall as well. Speaking soon - his son, Sen. Rand Paul.
by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/29/2012 11:10:58 PM
Yesterday's delegate uproar not stopping #GOP2012 from running Ron Paul tribute video.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 8/29/2012 11:11:49 PM
Delegates loyal to Ron Paul caused a stir on Tuesday night on the convention floor over rules changes adopted as part of the Republican Party's official platform that would hinder the kind of grassroots campaign that carried Paul to the national convention.

Though Paul received 190 delegates, convention organizers made a decision to stop calling out the Paul delegates during the state roll call, inevitably prompting boo’s from Paul supporters on the convention floor

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by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/29/2012 11:12:15 PM
The RNC's decision to air this video tribute to Rep. Ron Paul, a former presidential candidate, was seen as an olive branch to Paul and his supporters: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com
by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/29/2012 11:13:10 PM
Ron Paul forces holding home made sign at #gop2012 instagr.am
by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/29/2012 11:14:10 PM
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: "America is about to turn the page on Barack Obama's four year experiment in big government. And it starts by renewing our believe that we're called to something better."
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 11:15:00 PM
"You won't see a tea party celebration here tonight," says John King. One tea party candidate who spoke last night? Ted Cruz, who is running for Congress in Texas. Here's a look at Cruz.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 11:16:21 PM
"He's not a normal candidate," says David Gergen of Ron Paul. "He's a cause." What do you think?
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 11:17:14 PM
Coming up after the break: Piers Morgan interviews Rep. Michele Bachmann. What happened the last time Bachmann was interviewed by Piers? Check out the video above...
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 11:18:17 PM
TRIVIA: how many times has Ron Paul run for President?
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 11:21:27 PM
Things get heated between Piers and Bachmann. He interviews her on the floor of the convention, live on CNN after the break.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/29/2012 11:46:40 PM
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/30/2012 12:44:04 AM
Kenny - I've heard rumors about a lot of possibilities for the secret speaker. But nothing for sure. We'll see tomorrow.
by John Berman via twitter 8/30/2012 12:45:41 AM
Is that G.E. Smith playing in the GOP convention band? Or McKayla Maroney? instagr.am
by mrg37 8/30/2012 12:46:09 AM
Senator McCain's comments regarding U.S. support for syria freedom fighters. What does he expect us to do. At this point we can no longer extend our military forces any more. we are still engaged in operations in two countries or should we unilateraly supply weapons the freedom fighters? What about the UN? If the world wants us to be the police force, then howcome we ar not sending the bill to the UN.
by DianeNC 8/30/2012 12:46:17 AM
@Kenny - Nancy Reagan is in her 90s now and you don't see her making many public appearances anymore. Not sure what having her as the mystery speaker would accomplish...
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 8/30/2012 12:46:40 AM
A lead up to Paul Ryan's speech tonight from CNN's Halimah Abdullah and Allison Brennan:

'Gen Xer' Paul Ryan takes up GOP torch, makes case to young voters

Tampa, Florida (CNN) – For many Republicans of his era, Paul Ryan symbolizes an overdue change and call to the Reagan-era principles that appealed to many young voters in the 1980s and that the party hopes will attract a range of youthful support in November.

"As a fellow Gen Xer, I'm excited about him and it says a lot," said Dylan Glenn, a former Bush administration economic policy analyst who has been friends with Ryan, 42, for nearly two decades.

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by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/30/2012 12:47:19 AM
Anderson Cooper and Soledad O'Brien are giving a report from the Gulf region now. Still danger there. Here's the latest.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/30/2012 12:49:10 AM
Tad True, the vice president of Belle Fourche and Bridger Pipelines of Casper, Wyoming, advocates for construction of the Keystone pipeline: "This isn't about just one pipeline: this is about a fundamental transformation of America's energy system so that we can achieve that long-sought after goal of energy independence." Last Thursday, Romney unveiled his energy policy: money.cnn.com
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/30/2012 12:49:25 AM
Speaking soon: Gov. Luis Fortuño of Puerto Rico. He will also appear on "Piers Morgan Tonight" at Midnight ET tonight, live from the CNN Grill.
by John Berman via twitter 8/30/2012 12:49:45 AM
G.E. Smith is #notimpressed. #gop2012 instagr.am
by Gregory Wallace, CNN via I2.cdn.turner 8/30/2012 12:50:56 AM
Delegates holding signs with birthday wishes for Sen. John McCain, who spoke earlier. (Getty Images)
by Dr Shu Thank You 8/30/2012 12:53:15 AM
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by John Berman via twitter 8/30/2012 12:53:16 AM
Jane Milhans from Washington! #isimpressed #gop2012 instagr.am
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/30/2012 12:54:05 AM
We get to hear from Tom Foreman now, talking to undecided Florida voters from the CNN Grill. They will be giving their instant reaction to the speeches tonight.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/30/2012 12:54:32 AM
Watch CNN's coverage to see what the undecided voters think of the speeches.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/30/2012 1:02:13 AM
Chris Christie - coming up next, interviewed by Piers Morgan.
by Kenny 8/30/2012 1:44:35 AM
@Steve Krakauer Is the Akin issue debated on the Convention floor? (not sure if youre there, but anyway) , great chat btw.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/30/2012 1:44:44 AM
No, it has not been debated, Kenny.
by DianeNC 8/30/2012 1:44:51 AM
@Steve - guitar (bass?)
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/30/2012 1:44:58 AM
TRIVIA: Mike Huckabee (speaking live now on CNN) plays what musical instrument?
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 8/30/2012 1:45:00 AM
That's correct Diane.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 8/30/2012 1:46:11 AM
Janna Ryan, wife of vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan, has entered the hall and is headed for the VIP box accompanied by Ryan's mother, CNN's Adam Levy reports.
by Brooke Baldwin via twitter 8/30/2012 1:46:40 AM
Standing 2 ft from Ann Romney at the moment. Even lovelier in person. #rnc2012 p.twimg.com
by Dana Davidsen, CNN edited by Tim.McCaughan, CNN 8/30/2012 1:46:55 AM
Following controversial comments about rape from Missouri GOP Senate candidate Todd Akin, Huckabee was among several social conservatives who rallied in support behind the embattled Republican despite calls for Akin to drop out of the race against incumbent Democrat Sen. Claire McCaskill.

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by John King via twitter 8/30/2012 1:47:23 AM
Gov Huckabee speaks as we approach big 10p hour. #tampa #cnnelections instagr.am
by Robert Yoon via twitter 8/30/2012 1:47:24 AM
Mike Huckabee, Al Sharpton & Wes Clark all ran for president & now host TV shows. Fred Thompson left a TV show to run for president #RNC2012
by Kenny 8/30/2012 1:48:22 AM
@Steve Krakauer, Huckabee's a bad rock bass player!
by Charles Arthur 8/30/2012 1:48:27 AM
Excellent coverage of the convention by CNN, watching it from Oslo! But the swirling blue background behind the speakers is making me dizzy...feels like traveling through hyperspace!

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