2012 Conventions live blog

2012 Conventions live blog

Georgia, with 76 delegates, casts 72 votes for Mitt Romney, three votes for Ron Paul, and one "undecided."

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:19:53 PM
On floor w @deirdrewalshcnn who smartly points out that the roll call event is filled with females

by Dana Bash via twitter 8/28/2012 9:20:01 PM
Guam, with nine delegates, casts nine delegates "unanimously" for Mitt Romney. "We're so far west, we're in the far east. But we're where America's day begins," said the delegate.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:21:12 PM
Hawaii, with 20 delegates, casts 17 votes for Mitt Romney and three for Ron Paul.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:22:11 PM
When #rnc clerk repeats state tallies, she gives @mittromney totals but ignores @RepRonPaul count. #cnnelections #gop p.twimg.com

by John King via twitter 8/28/2012 9:22:21 PM
Which state will put romney over the top? Starts with an n? New Hampshire? Here on the Rnc floor watching

by Dana Bash via twitter 8/28/2012 9:22:45 PM
Idaho, with 32 delegates, casts 32 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:23:00 PM
Illinois, with 69 delegates, casts all 69 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:24:13 PM
Indiana, with 46 delegates, casts all 46 delegates for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:25:21 PM
Iowa, with 28 delegates, casts 22 votes for Ron Paul and six votes for Mitt Romney, prompting cheers from Paul supporters on the floor. Iowa was the first state to hold a primary contest, which was ultimately won by Rick Santorum.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:26:44 PM
Romney brother Scott is here preparing to announce Michigan delegates.

by Dana Bash via twitter 8/28/2012 9:26:56 PM
Fmr Lt. gov Kerry Healey getting ready to announce votes on behalf of Romney's home state of Massachusetts #GOP2012

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/28/2012 9:27:18 PM
Kansas, with 40 delegates, casts 39 votes for Mitt Romney and one for Rick Santorum.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:27:54 PM
Kentucky, with 45 delegates, casts 45 votes for Mitt Romney. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on behalf of the delegation.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:28:45 PM
Louisiana, with 46 delegates, casts 32 votes for Mitt Romney, 12 votes for Ron Paul, and two votes for Rick Santorum. "We're proud to be here today and we thank all of America for their thoughts and prayers with the storm and another hurricane coming our way," the lead delegate said.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:30:03 PM
Maine, with 24 delegates, casts 14 for Mitt Romney and 10 for Ron Paul.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:30:18 PM
Maryland, with 37 delegates, casts all 37 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:31:04 PM
Massachusetts, with 41 votes, casts all 41 votes for Mitt Romney. Romney served as governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:31:57 PM
Michigan, with 30 delegates, casts 24 votes for Mitt Romney, four votes for Ron Paul.
"We take great pride being the home state of Gov. Romney and the Romney family," said Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.

Romney's brother, Scott, also spoke on behalf of the delegation. Romney's father, the late George Romney, served as the state's governor.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:34:14 PM
Brother of candidate Scott Romney flashing his dad's smile announcing votes for Michigan.

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/28/2012 9:34:27 PM
Minnesota, with 40 delegates, with 33 votes for Ron Paul, six votes for Mitt Romney and one vote for Rick Santorum.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:35:11 PM
Mississippi, with 40 delegates, casts all 40 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:35:27 PM
Missouri, with 52 delegates, casts three votes for Rick Santorum, four votes for Ron Paul, and 45 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:36:21 PM
So bummed Sununu is not announcing NH votes #GOP2012

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/28/2012 9:36:35 PM
Montana, with 26 delegates, casts all 26 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:36:36 PM
Nebraska, with 35 delegates, casts 33 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:37:51 PM
Scott Romney, Mitt Romney's brother, spoke during the casting of votes from Michigan, their home state.

by Gregory Wallace, CNN via I2.cdn.turner 8/28/2012 9:38:42 PM
Nevada, with 28 delegates, "proudly" casts 17 votes for Ron Paul, five abstentions and five for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:39:17 PM
New Hampshire, with 12 delegates, casts nine for Mitt Romney and three for Ron Paul.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:40:03 PM
Sununu up front for NH votes instagr.am

by Jim Acosta via twitter 8/28/2012 9:40:07 PM
New Jersey, with 50 votes, casts all 50 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:40:28 PM
With New Jersey's vote, Mitt Romney officially clinched the GOP presidential nomination Tuesday when a majority of delegates to the Republican National Convention supported his candidacy. Romney's formal nomination will take place Thursday.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:41:10 PM
Over the top... instagr.am

by John Berman via twitter 8/28/2012 9:41:28 PM
New Jersey puts @mittromney over the top. #gop #tampa #rnc instagr.am

by John King via twitter 8/28/2012 9:42:52 PM
New Mexico, with 23 delegates, casts all 23 for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:43:04 PM
New York, with 95 delegates, cast all 95 votes for Mitt Romney

by Dana Davidsen, CNN 8/28/2012 9:43:35 PM
North Carolina, with 55 delegates, casts seven votes for Ron Paul and 48 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:44:13 PM
North Dakota, with 28 delegates, casts 23 votes for Mitt Romney and five votes for Ron Paul.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:45:28 PM
Hearing the hope was for new Hampshire to put romney over the top but the math didnt add up bc of paul delegates across the board

by Dana Bash via twitter 8/28/2012 9:45:43 PM
Northern Mariana Islands, with nine delegates, casts all nine votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:46:29 PM
Ohio, with 66 delegates, casts all 66 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:47:28 PM
Why is the GOP Convention Secretary reading votes for Mitt Romney but NOT reading votes for Ron Paul or others? #CNNElections

by Sam Feist via twitter 8/28/2012 9:48:33 PM
Oklahoma, with 43 delegates, casts 34 votes for Mitt Romney and six votes for Ron Paul. Gov. Mary Fallin spoke on behalf of the delegation. Oklahoma is the home state of Janna Ryan, wife of Romney's running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:49:19 PM
Oregon, with 28 delegates, casts four votes for Ron Paul, one vote for Rick Santorum and 23 votes for Mitt Romney.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:49:56 PM
Pennsylvania, with 72 delegates, casts 67 votes for Mitt Romney and five votes for Ron Paul. Gov. Tom Corbett spoke on behalf of the delegation.

by CNN's Ashley Killough 8/28/2012 9:51:05 PM