2012 Republican National Convention

U.S. political event held in Tampa, Florida February 2026 January 2014 2012 Republican 2012 Republican National Convention Logo.png 140px RP2012.png 125 RV2012.png 125 NomineesRomney and Ryan August 27–30, 2012 Tampa Bay Times Forum Tampa, Florida Chris ChristieShear Michael D. Christie to Be G.O.P. Convention Keynote Speaker http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/14/christie-to-be-g-o-p-convention-keynote-speaker/ August 14, 2012 The New York Times August 14, 2012 Rick SantorumAnn RomneyRand PaulJohn McCainCondoleezza RiceSusana MartinezTim PawlentyRob PortmanJeb BushClint EastwoodMarco RubioJohn KasichTed CruzMike HuckabeeNewt GingrichScott WalkerMitch McConnellNikki HaleyJohn BoehnerArtur Davis Mitt Romney of Massachusetts Paul Ryan of Wisconsin 2008 2016 1 2,286Berg-Andersson Richard E. Republican Detailed Delegate Allocation – 2012 http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P12/R-Alloc.phtml December 29, 2011 1,144 (Absolute Majority) Romney (MA): 2,061 (90.16%)Paul (TX): 190 (8.31%)Santorum (PA): 9 (0.39%) Ryan (WI): 100% (Acclamation) 300px|thumb|The Tampa Bay Times Forum was the site of the 2012 Republican National Convention USA left 300 Sites of the 2012 national party conventions. Map of United States showing Charlotte, Tampa, Nashville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Baltimore blue pog.svg 8 35.2269 -80.843333 Charlotte right red pog.svg 12 27.9709 -82.46464 Tampa left purple pog.svg 8 36.165 -86.784 Nashville left yellow pog.svg 8 36.176 -115.137 Las Vegas right green pog.svg 8 39.283333 -76.616667 Baltimore left The 2012 Republican National Convention was a gathering held by the U.S. Republican Party during which delegates officially nominated former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin for president and vice president, respectively, for the 2012 election. Prominent members of the party delivered speeches and discussed the convention theme, "A Better Future.""A Better Future" to be Republican Convention Theme http://www.gopconvention2012.com/news-press/press-releases/a-better-future-to-be-republican-convention-theme/ Republican National Convention August 20, 2012 The convention was held during the week of August 27, 2012, in Tampa, FloridaAmbinder Marc March 3, 2010 https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2010/03/2012-news-rnc-has-its-convention-date/36950/ 2012 News: RNC Has Its Convention Date The Atlantic March 3, 2010 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum (now Benchmark International Arena). The city, which expected demonstrations and possible vandalism, used a federal grant to bolster its police force in preparation. Due to the approach of Hurricane Isaac, convention officials changed the convention schedule on August 26, 2012; the convention came to order on August 27, 2012, and then immediately recessed until the following afternoon because of the risk of Isaac hitting Tampa.Weiner Rachel GOP revises convention schedule https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/08/26/gop-revises-convention-schedule/ August 27, 2012 The Washington Post August 26, 2012 August 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120828153017/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/08/26/gop-revises-convention-schedule/ dead Background Site selection thumb|left|115px|RNC banner in Tampa On August 14, 2009, the Republican National Committee named an eight-member Site Selection Committee to start the process of selecting a host city for the 2012 convention.http://www.demconwatchblog.com/diary/2175/gop-names-2012-site-selection-committee GOP names 2012 site selection committee DemConWatchblog.com August 17, 2009 August 17, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110709012029/http://www.demconwatchblog.com/diary/2175/gop-names-2012-site-selection-committee July 9, 2011 usurped mdy-all News reports in early 2010 indicated that Tampa, as well as Salt Lake City, Utah and Phoenix, Arizona, had been selected as finalist candidates for the convention site.http://www.demconwatchblog.com/diary/3124/salt-lake-1-of-4-finalists-for-2012-republican-convention Salt Lake 1 of 4 finalists for 2012 Republican Convention DemConWatchblog.com January 30, 2010 January 31, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110709012033/http://www.demconwatchblog.com/diary/3124/salt-lake-1-of-4-finalists-for-2012-republican-convention July 9, 2011 usurped mdy-all http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/02/01/20100201phoenix-finalist-for-gop-convention-2012-ON.html Phoenix 1 of 4 finalists for 2012 GOP Convention February 1, 2010 February 1, 2010 The Arizona Republic The decision was announced on May 12, 2010, when Tampa was selected as the host city.Lush Tamara May 12, 2010 https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hvykQk2JmbjJkL_pptPLpVf1zHCgD9FLQBRO0 https://web.archive.org/web/20100513102244/http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hvykQk2JmbjJkL_pptPLpVf1zHCgD9FLQBRO0 dead May 13, 2010 Tampa wins bid to host 2012 GOP convention Associated Press May 13, 2010 Host Committee The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was the official and federally designated presidential convention host committee for the convention, charged with the task of raising the necessary funds to hold the convention.http://2012tampa.com/host-committee-details/ Host Committee details May 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120421192212/http://2012tampa.com/host-committee-details/ April 21, 2012 dead mdy-all The Host Committee was composed of 10 prominent Florida business executives, civic leaders, and other community leaders. Al Austin was chairman and Ken Jones served as the president and chief executive officer.Tampa Bay Business Journal Margaret Cashill May 21, 2010 http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2010/05/17/daily45.html Republican National Convention to enlist local talent in 2012https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/with-big-projects-unfolding-across-tampa-bay-10-people-to-watch-in-2012/1215102/ With big projects unfolding across Tampa Bay, 10 people to watch in 2012 Robert Trigaux February 12, 2012 The Host Committee achieved its fundraising goal as of August 27, 2012, having raised more than $55,000,000 to host the 2012 Republican National Convention. Objectives and themes You didn't build that The convention theme was "A Better Future"."A Better Future" to be Republican Convention Theme http://www.gopconvention2012.com/news-press/press-releases/a-better-future-to-be-republican-convention-theme/ August 20, 2012 August 17, 2012 Republican National Convention "After four years of high unemployment and skyrocketing debt, we need America's 'Comeback Team' to get the country working again and protect the American Dream for our children and grandchildren," said Priebus. "During our convention, the American people will hear about the priorities, experience and knowhow of our nominees and their plans to secure a better future for our country. Each day also had its own theme: Monday's was "We Can Do Better"; Tuesday's was "We Built It"; Wednesday's was "We Can Change It"; and Thursday's was "We Believe in America." In addition to these daily themes, the Republican National Committee announced that it would present a series of policy workshops to be hosted by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich called "Newt University".http://www.gopconvention2012.com/news-press/press-releases/newt-u-details-announced/ Newt U Details Announced – 2012 Republican National Convention Gopconvention2012.com August 26, 2012 August 27, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120902031740/http://www.gopconvention2012.com/news-press/press-releases/newt-u-details-announced/ September 2, 2012 A primary objective of the convention, described both as Romney's "biggest election hurdle" and as Romney's "most urgent task" of concern by top Republicans, was to counter efforts to portray him as an out-of-touch elitist and to rehabilitate the image of his business career.Harris John F. Burns Alexander Mitt Romney RNC: GOP still frets about candidate's image https://www.politico.com/story/2012/08/gop-still-fretting-over-mitts-image-080230 Politico August 28, 2012 The convention lasted from August 27–30, 2012. According to the convention website, it hosted 2,286 delegates, 2,125 alternates and 15,000 credentialed members of the media. The convention CEO was William D. Harris.About the 2012 Republican National Convention http://www.gopconvention2012.com/about/ August 2, 2012 Committee on Arrangements for the 2012 Republican National Convention Several notable Republican figures chose not to attend the convention, including former presidents George W. Bush and George H. W. Bush, and former vice-president Dick Cheney. However, a video tribute to George W. Bush, who had stayed out of the political arena since leaving office three years earlier, was shown at the convention on Wednesday night, in which Bush's family members praised him. In the tribute, Bush's father, George H.W. Bush, said of George W. Bush: "There was never a taint of scandal around his presidency. And I think we forget the importance of that." CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bush-appears-at-gop-convention-in-a-video/ Bush appears at GOP convention – in a video Lindsey Boerma August 29, 2012 September 6, 2012 Security thumb|Police surround protestors during a nighttime demonstration on August 30 The convention was designated as a National Special Security Event, which meant that ultimate authority over law enforcement went to the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security.To Prepare for Republican Convention, Tampa Restricts Protests. The New York Times. July 22, 2012 The federal government provided $50 million for Convention security.Butera Jeff Tampa receiving $50M grant for RNC http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_tampa/tampa-receiving-50m-grant-for-rnc January 28, 2012 ABC Action News January 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120109232141/http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_tampa/tampa-receiving-50m-grant-for-rnc January 9, 2012 dead mdy-all Much of the money went to deputizing additional police. Other expenses included expanded surveillance technology and an armored SWAT vehicle.Rayfield Jillian How The 2012 Conventions Will Leave A Permanent Surveillance And Security Footprint In Host Cities http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/01/how_the_2012_conventions_will_leave_a_surveillance_and_security_footprint_in_host_cities.php January 28, 2012 Talking Points Memo January 25, 2012Danielson Richard Republican National Convention funds to buy two tactical Tampa Fire Rescue vehicles http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/republican-national-convention-funds-to-buy-two-tactical-tampa-fire-rescue/1215483 https://web.archive.org/web/20130619153317/http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/republican-national-convention-funds-to-buy-two-tactical-tampa-fire-rescue/1215483 dead June 19, 2013 February 15, 2012 Tampa Bay Times February 15, 2012 Tampa Bay disclosed specifically that it had spent $1.18 M on video linkages between ground police and helicopters.Harrison Steve N.C. Police Won't Talk About $25M In Equipment For DNC http://www.officer.com/news/10618596/nc-police-wont-talk-about-25m-in-equipment-for-dnc January 28, 2012 The Charlotte Observer January 26, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120323131307/http://www.officer.com/news/10618596/nc-police-wont-talk-about-25m-in-equipment-for-dnc March 23, 2012 After questions, Tampa City Council approves police upgrades for Republican National Convention http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/content/after-questions-tampa-city-council-approves-police-upgrades-republican-national-convention January 29, 2012 Tampa Bay Times January 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130619153344/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/content/after-questions-tampa-city-council-approves-police-upgrades-republican-national-convention June 19, 2013 dead mdy-all Danielson Richard Tampa City Council approves police upgrades for 2012 GOP National Convention http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/tampa-city-council-approves-police-upgrades-for-2012-republican-national/1209265 January 29, 2012 Tampa Bay Times January 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120115154101/http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/tampa-city-council-approves-police-upgrades-for-2012-republican-national/1209265 January 15, 2012 dead mdy-all The city paid $16,500 to the Florida State Fairgrounds Authority in exchange for police use of local fairgrounds as a command center.Wiatrowski Kevin City to reimburse agency for lost tolls http://www2.tbo.com/news/republican-national-convention/2012/aug/02/memeto2-city-to-reimburse-agency-for-lost-tolls-ar-450116/ https://archive.today/20130203120758/http://www2.tbo.com/news/republican-national-convention/2012/aug/02/memeto2-city-to-reimburse-agency-for-lost-tolls-ar-450116/ dead February 3, 2013 August 2, 2012 Tampa Tribune August 2, 2012 Dani Doane of The Heritage Foundation described the police presence as "unnerving" and "like a police state".Morelli Keith Tampa Visitors Overwhelmed by Police Presence For some of those in town for the Republican National Convention, the atmosphere is unnerving https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/08/30/tampa-visitors-overwhelmed-by-police-presence August 31, 2012 US News August 30, 2012Other delegates had similar criticism of the "police state" environment in Tampa.RNC attendees give Tampa Bay area mixed reviews as they head home https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/rnc-attendees-give-tampa-bay-area-mixed-reviews-as-they-head-home/1249048/ August 31, 2012 Tampa Bay Times August 31, 2012 Others reported a quiet week with small protests and few arrests.Velde Jessica Vander Tampa police leaders draw praise for peaceful RNC week http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/08/republican-national-convention-protests-arrests-tampa-police/1#.UEEMV1TyveY August 31, 2012 Tampa Bay Times August 31, 2012Carlton Sue Sue Carlton: Not quite kumbaya during RNC week, but oddly close to it https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/sue-carlton-not-quite-kumbaya-during-rnc-week-but-oddly-close-to-it/1248639/ August 31, 2012 Tampa Bay Times August 30, 2012 Police handed out bottles of water during the eventMiller Carlos Police Detain Two Journalists for Documenting Checkpoints During RNC http://www.pixiq.com/article/police-detain-two-journalists-for-documenting-checkpoints#mvzA1jOtrMoYB9ot.16 August 31, 2012 Pixiq August 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120901075718/http://www.pixiq.com/article/police-detain-two-journalists-for-documenting-checkpoints#mvzA1jOtrMoYB9ot.16 September 1, 2012 dead mdy-all and at one point served protestors a box lunch.Police food donation has protesters eating their words https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/local/police-food-donation-has-protesters-eating-their-words/1248823/ August 31, 2012 Tampa Bay Times August 30, 2012 Marissa Lang Kim Wilmath The convention Platform A committee, chaired by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, met in Tampa to draft a party platform. On August 21, 2012, the committee released a 60-page document for approval at the convention. The platform was enthusiastically approved at the convention on August 28.GOP OKs platform barring abortions, gay marriage https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-oks-platform-barring-abortions-gay-marriage/ FoxNews/AP August 28, 2012 Policies include:http://www.gopconvention2012.com We Believe In America, 2012 Republican Platform The New York Times https://web.archive.org/web/20100906055338/http://www.gopconvention2012.com/ September 6, 2010 dead 17 November 2018 mdy-all A Human Life Amendment banning abortion (with exceptions, if any, to be determined by Congress) FactCheck.org Another Abortion Falsehood from Obama's 'Truth Team' August 23, 2012 September 7, 2012 http://factcheck.org/2012/08/another-abortion-falsehood-from-obamas-truth-team/ Brooks Jackson and legislation "to make clear that the Fourteenth Amendment's protections apply to unborn children." Peter Hamby First on CNN: GOP prepares tough anti-abortion platform http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/20/first-on-cnn-gop-prepares-tough-anti-abortion-platform/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120822020528/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/20/first-on-cnn-gop-prepares-tough-anti-abortion-platform/ dead August 22, 2012 September 7, 2012 August 20, 2012 CNN A constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The right of the federal government and each state to deny legal recognition to same-sex marriages. For Medicare: increase the age of eligibility and a shift to a defined contribution plan in which the government pays a fixed amount rather than cover an individual's costs.Rowley James Republican Platform Panel Backs Blanket Ban on Abortion http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-20/republican-platform-won-t-protect-mortgage-tax-deduction https://web.archive.org/web/20120824025730/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-20/republican-platform-won-t-protect-mortgage-tax-deduction dead August 24, 2012 August 22, 2012 Bloomberg News August 22, 2012 A new "guest worker" program;"A Republican Administration and Congress [...] will consider, in light of both current needs and historic practice, the utility of a legal and reliable source of foreign labor where needed through a new guest worker program." long-term detention for "dangerous but undeportable aliens"."We support Republican legislation to give the Department of Homeland Security long-term detention authority to keep dangerous but undeportable aliens off our streets, expedite expulsion of criminal aliens, and make gang membership a deportable offense." Platform, p. 26. See: Johnson Fawn Republican Platform Calls for Guest-Worker Program http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-conventions/republican-platform-calls-for-guest-worker-program-20120821 August 22, 2012 National Journal August 21, 2012 Abstinence should be the only form of family planning for teenagers that is government funded. Increased transparency of the Federal Reserve via audits and investigating the viability of returning to a fixed value currency.http://whitehouse12.com/republican-party-platform/#Item8 2012 Republican Party Platform WhiteHouse12.com https://web.archive.org/web/20120901044917/http://whitehouse12.com/republican-party-platform/ September 1, 2012 Ending the federal income tax by repealing the Sixteenth Amendment if the current taxation system is significantly changed.In any restructuring of federal taxation, to guard against hypertaxation of the American people, any value added tax or national sales tax must be tied to the simultaneous repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment, which established the federal income tax. Platform, p. 3 Opposing regulations on business to curb climate change, curtailing the power of the Environmental Protection Agency, and promoting "private stewardship of the environment".See Platform pp. 18–19 and: Plumer Bard GOP platform highlights the party's abrupt shift on energy, climate https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/08/30/gop-platform-highlights-the-partys-drastic-shift-on-energy-climate-issues/ August 31, 2012 The Washington Post August 30, 2012 September 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120901094825/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/08/30/gop-platform-highlights-the-partys-drastic-shift-on-energy-climate-issues/ dead Nominations Republican Party presidential primaries, 2012 According to Fox NewsRomney clinches GOP nomination with Texas primary win https://www.foxnews.com/politics/romney-clinches-gop-nomination-with-texas-primary-win/ Fox News Channel May 30, 2012 and Associated Press delegate projections,http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/primaries/delegates Republican Delegate Count July 19, 2012 The New York Times Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts, clinched the Republican presidential nomination in the Texas primary on May 29, 2012, and became the party's presumptive nominee.Holland Steve May 30, 2012 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-campaign-romney-idUSBRE84T02720120530 Romney clinches Republican 2012 nomination in Texas Reuters May 30, 2012 Two weeks before the convention, on August 11, Romney announced Paul Ryan as his running mate.Romney completes GOP ticket with Rep. Ryan, projects 'steadiness' https://www.foxnews.com/politics/romney-completes-gop-ticket-with-rep-ryan-projects-steadiness/ Fox News Channel August 11, 2012 The decision made Ryan the first major party vice presidential candidate from Wisconsin.https://archive.today/20121208214614/http://m.host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/ryan-joins-host-of-wisconsin-politicians-in-u-s-limelight/article_6ddb19f4-e41d-11e1-b33d-0019bb2963f4.html Ryan joins host of Wisconsin politicians in U.S. limelight, Wisconsin State Journal, August 11, 2012. Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich formally released their delegates in the week before the convention and encouraged them to vote for Romney. Ron Paul retained his delegates, as part of an overall strategy to influence the party. The final composition of several delegations was subject to ruling of the Committee on Contests. The traditional roll call of the states, which permits delegates to promote their home states, took place on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, the first full day of the convention. Candidatescenter|frameless|136x136pxMitt Romneycenter|frameless|136x136pxRon Paulcenter|frameless|136x136pxRick Santorumcenter|frameless|136x136pxJon Huntsmancenter|frameless|136x136pxMichele Bachmanncenter|frameless|136x136pxBuddy Roemercenter|frameless|136x136pxAbstainStates / Territories533Alabama (50 Delegates)50 Alaska (27 Delegates)18 9American Samoa (9 Delegates)9 Arizona (29 Delegates)26 3Arkansas (36 Delegates)36 California (172 Delegates)172 Colorado (36 Delegates)28 8Connecticut (28 Delegates)28 Delaware (17 Delegates)17 Washington, D.C. (19 Delegates)19 Florida (50 Delegates)50 Georgia (76 Delegates)72 31Guam (9 Delegates)9 Hawaii (20 Delegates)17 3Idaho (32 Delegates)32 Illinois (69 Delegates)69 Indiana (46 Delegates)46 Iowa (28 Delegates)6 22Kansas (40 Delegates)39 1Kentucky (45 Delegates)45 Louisiana (46 Delegates)32 122Maine (24 Delegates)14 10Maryland (37 Delegates)37 Massachusetts (41 Delegates)41 Michigan (30 Delegates)24 42Minnesota (40 Delegates)6 331Mississippi (40 Delegates)40 Missouri (52 Delegates)45 43Montana (26 Delegates)26 Nebraska (35 Delegates)33 2Nevada (28 Delegates)5 176New Hampshire (12 Delegates)9 3New Jersey (50 Delegates)50 New Mexico (23 Delegates)23 New York (95 Delegates)95 North Carolina (55 Delegates)48 7North Dakota (28 Delegates)23 5Northern Marianas (9 Delegates)9 Ohio (66 Delegates)66 Oklahoma (43 Delegates)34 63Oregon (28 Delegates)23 41Pennsylvania (72 Delegates)67 5Puerto Rico (23 Delegates)23 Rhode Island (19 Delegates)15 4South Carolina (25 Delegates)24 1South Dakota (28 Delegates)28 Tennessee (58 Delegates)58 Texas (155 Delegates)130 2011111Utah (40 Delegates)40 Vermont (17 Delegates)13 4Virgin Islands (9 Delegates)8 1Virginia (49 Delegates)46 3Virgin Islands (9 Delegates)8 1Washington (43 Delegates)38 5West Virginia (31 Delegates)31 Wisconsin (42 Delegates)41 1Wyoming (29 Delegates)28 1Total Votes: 2,2862061 190911123 Paul Ryan was nominated for vice president by voice vote. Speakers thumb|Tampa Bay Times Forum during the RNC The original plan called for speeches on Monday, but due to Tropical Storm Isaac most of the Monday program was cancelled and all the main speakers were rescheduled to speak later at the convention.https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/President/2012/0825/Hurricane-Isaac-delays-start-of-Republican-National-Convention-in-Tampa Hurricane Isaac delays start of Republican National Convention in Tampa The Christian Science Monitor August 25, 2012 Grant David August 26, 2012McMorris-Santoro Evan First Night Of Republican Convention Effectively Canceled For Storm http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/first-night-of-republican-convention-effectively-canceled-by-weather.php TPM August 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120825231836/http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/first-night-of-republican-convention-effectively-canceled-by-weather.php August 25, 2012 dead mdy-all Ron Paul was offered a speech slot, under the conditions that the Romney campaign could pre-review his remarks and that he would fully endorse Romney. The New York Times Libertarian Legion Stands Ready to Accept Torch From Paul https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/us/politics/ron-paul-passing-torch-to-a-libertarian-legion.html John Harwood August 29, 2012 August 25, 2012 Paul declined the offer, saying that he remained an "undecided voter". Politico Ron Paul: I'm an 'undecided' voter https://www.politico.com/story/2012/08/paul-im-an-undecided-voter-080301 Mackenzie Weinger August 29, 2012 August 28, 2012 Paul explained that "It wouldn't be my speech. That would undo everything I've done in the last 30 years. I don't fully endorse him for president." Instead, a tribute video to Paul was shown at the convention.Shear Michael D. G.O.P. Convention Will Include Video Tribute to Paul https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/25/us/politics/gop-convention-to-pay-tribute-to-ron-paul.html?_r=1 The New York Times August 24, 2012 Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers served as the official convention host, speaking at the start of each night of the convention to provide the theme of the speeches for each evening.McMorris Rodgers now convention "host" http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/27/4761023/mcmorris-rodgers-now-convention.html The Sacramento Bee August 27, 2012 Associated PressOctober 2025 medicmedic The most coveted speaking slot that was intended to close the Monday night program of the convention was scheduled to go to Ann Romney, Mitt Romney's wife. But since the major television networks had opted out on Monday's primetime coverage (prior to Monday's cancellation of activities), her speech was moved to Tuesday, August 28 after 10:00 pm EDT, when broadcast networks began coverage, with an introduction by Lucé Vela Fortuño, the First Lady of Puerto Rico.Kempite http://whitehouse12.com/2012/08/21/first-night-of-the-republican-convention-will-feature-paul-cruz-huckabee-arturo-davis-and-anne-romney/ First Night of the Republican Convention Will Feature Paul, Cruz, Huckabee, Arturo Davis and Anne Romney Whitehouse12.com August 21, 2012 August 27, 2012 Ann Romney's task in her speech was described by Lois Romano of Politico as "to try to accomplish what the sharpest minds in Republican politics have failed to do: present her stiff and awkward husband as a likable guy."Romano Lois Ann Romney's RNC task: Humanize Mitt https://www.politico.com/story/2012/08/ann-romneys-task-humanize-mitt-080221 Politico August 28, 2012 Other August 28 speakers included Governors John Kasich (Ohio), Nikki Haley (South Carolina), Bob McDonnell (Virginia), and Mary Fallin (Oklahoma).Tumulty Karen Fahrenthold David A. Romney clinches GOP nomination at convention; Ann Romney, Chris Christie speak https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ann-romney-gov-christie-to-address-gop-convention-tuesday-night/2012/08/28/de21d634-f0fd-11e1-a612-3cfc842a6d89_story.html The Washington Post August 28, 2012 Monday, August 27 Due to Tropical Storm Isaac, the scheduled activities on Monday were postponed or canceled; RNC Chairman Reince Priebus called the convention to order at 2:00 pm on Monday and started a debt clock in the arena, before putting the convention into recess at 2:10 pm.Big-name GOP speakers slated despite Isaac http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/08/27/Big-name-GOP-speakers-slated-despite-Isaac/UPI-72381346052600/ United Press International August 27, 2012 Tuesday, August 28 – Ann Romney and Chris Christie thumb|Ron Paul supporters protest outside the convention On Tuesday afternoon, the bulk of the Maine delegates walked out of the convention in protest of the decision to replace 10 Ron Paul delegates with 10 Romney delegates.Johnson Neil http://bangordailynews.com/2012/08/28/politics/maine-gop-delegates-threaten-to-boycott-convention-if-appeal-denied/ Maine GOP delegates walk out of convention after Paul backers replaced Bangor Daily News August 29, 2012 September 1, 2012 This action by the RNC came in responseSeptember 2012 to a takeover of Maine's Republican State Convention by Paul supporters which resulted in Paul's percentage of delegates being doubled over the percentage of delegates to which he would have been entitled by the caucus vote countSeptember 2012; the additional ten delegates came at the expense of Romney.http://www.themainewire.com/2012/05/leader-ron-paul-convention-takeover-obama-romney/ Leader of Ron Paul convention takeover says Obama would be better than Romney The Maine Wire May 16, 2012 September 1, 2012 Originally scheduled to speak at the closing of Monday night's program, Ann Romney spoke in front of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Romney started off by stating that her speech was not about politics or party, but about love. She spoke about her husband, Mitt Romney, in an attempt to present her husband as likeable and relatable, responding in part to his opponents' depiction of him as an out-of-touch elitist.Romney Ann Ann Romney RNC Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBA7rPKhGtQ YouTube September 9, 2012February 2022 The single dad who's working extra hours tonight so that his kids can buy some new clothes to go back to school, can take a school trip, or play a school sport, so his kids can feel, you know, just like other kids. -Ann Romney's 2012 RNC convention speech 35% thumb|Ann Romney thumb|Mia Love The speakers for the day were: Meir Soloveichik, associate rabbi of New York City's Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun and director of Yeshiva University's Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought Sharon Day, co-chairwoman of the Republican National Committee. Bob Buckhorn, Democratic mayor of Tampa. William Harris, CEO of the Republican National Convention. Al Austin, Chairman of the Tampa Bay Host Committee. Pete Sessions, United States Representative for Texas's 32nd congressional district Ricky Gill, Republican candidate for US Representative for California's 9th congressional district. Quico Canseco, United States Representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district. Andy Barr, Republican candidate for US Representative for Kentucky's 6th congressional district. David Rouzer, member of the North Carolina Senate for the 12th district and Republican candidate for US Representative for North Carolina's 7th congressional district. Richard Hudson, Republican candidate for US Representative for North Carolina's 8th congressional district. Mark Meadows, Republican candidate for US Representative for North Carolina's 11th congressional district. Dan Benishek, United States Representative for Michigan's 1st congressional district. John Archer, Republican candidate for US Representative for Iowa's 2nd congressional district. Jackie Walorski, former Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives for the 21st district and Republican candidate for US Representative for Indiana's 2nd congressional district. Steve Daines, Republican candidate for US Representative for Montana's at-large congressional district. Jason Chaffetz, United States Representative for Utah's 3rd congressional district. Tim Scott, United States Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district. Sean Duffy, United States Representative for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district. Keith Rothfus, Republican candidate for US Representative for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district. Timothy Griffin, United States Representative for Arkansas's 2nd congressional district. Deb Fischer, member of the Nebraska Legislature for the 43rd district and Republican candidate for US Senate from Nebraska. Rick Berg, United States Representative for North Dakota's at-large congressional district and Republican candidate for US Senate from North Dakota. Barbara Comstock, member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 34th district. Rae Lynn Chornenky, president of the National Federation of Republican Women. Alex Schriver, National Chairman of the College Republican National Committee. Mick Cornett, Republican mayor of Oklahoma City. Chris Fussner, Global Chair of Republicans Abroad and CEO of TransTechnology. Lisa Stickan, Chairperson of the Young Republicans. John Hoeven, United States Senator from North Dakota. Marsha Blackburn, United States Representative for Tennessee's 7th congressional district. John Boehner, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Mia Love, Mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah and Republican candidate for US Representative for Utah's 4th congressional district. Janine Turner, actress and Tea Party activist. Sher Valenzuela, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Delaware. Switched places with Rick Santorum in comparison to the published order of speakers. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, United States Representative for Washington's 5th congressional district. Kelly Ayotte, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, accompanied by Jack Gilchrist, owner of Gilchrist Metal Fabricating. John Kasich, Governor of Ohio. Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma. Bob McDonnell, Governor of Virginia, accompanied by Bev Gray. Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin. Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada. Phil Archuletta, New Mexico businessman. Rick Santorum, former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and 2012 Presidential candidate. Ted Cruz, former Texas solicitor general and 2012 Republican nominee from Texas for U.S. Senate. Artur Davis, former Democratic United States Representative for Alabama's 7th congressional district and 2010 Democratic candidate for Governor of Alabama. Nikki Haley, Governor of South Carolina. Lucé Vela, First Lady of Puerto Rico. Ann Romney, former First Lady of Massachusetts & wife of Republican nominee Mitt Romney –speech by wife of presidential nominee Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey – keynote speaker. Wednesday, August 29 – Paul Ryan Wednesday saw a speech from vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan.https://www.politico.com/story/2012/08/paul-ryan-rnc-speech-text-video-080423 Paul Ryan RNC speech transcript Politico August 29, 2012 September 1, 2012 The accuracy of some of Ryan's statements was widely challenged by the media, fact-checkers, and political opponents.Hook Janet https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390444772804577621551971442634 Ryan's Comment on Plant Closing Draws Criticism The Wall Street Journal September 1, 2012Calderone Michael Paul Ryan's Convention Speech Ignites Media War Over Facts http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/30/paul-ryan-fact-checking-media_n_1844085.html?ir=Media Huffington Post August 30, 2012 The Associated Press criticized Ryan for taking "factual shortcuts",Woodward Calvin Raum Tom http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/FACT-CHECK-Ryan-takes-factual-shortcuts-in-speech-3826244.php FACT CHECK: Romney's deficit vow lacks specifics San Francisco Chronicle Associated Press August 31, 2012 September 1, 2012 and the speech was criticized in other outlets for being "misleading"Editorial Board, Mr. Ryan's misleading speech (August 30, 2012). The Washington Post.Ezra Klein, A not-very-truthful speech in a not-very-truthful campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20160510071231/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/08/30/a-not-very-truthful-speech-in-a-not-very-truthful-campaign/ May 10, 2016 (August 30, 2012). The Washington Post. and "dishonest".Joan Walsh, Paul Ryan's brazen lies (August 30, 2012). Salon.James Fallows, Paul Ryan and the Post-Truth Convention Speech (August 30, 2012). The Atlantic. The most widely challenged portion of Ryan's speech occurred when Ryan criticized Obama for supposedly claiming, at a 2008 campaign appearance at a GM plant in Janesville, Wisconsin (which was slated for closure), that he (Obama) would keep that plant open if he became president.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TsV_Z0NPCA https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/4TsV_Z0NPCA 2021-12-21 live Video: Obama – "Plant will be here for another 100 years" YouTube September 2, 2012 January 3, 2014 GM began a phased plant closing for the Janesville facility during the 2008 presidential campaign, laying off nearly all of its 1,200 workers on December 23, 2008. 57 workers remained employed at the plant during final assembly and another 40 to 50 in the decommissioning of the plant.The Janesville Gazette. GM Thursday is last day of production as Isuzu line comes to end. April 21, 2009.CNN Fact Check: Did Ryan get Obama's GM speech right? CNN (August 30, 2012). Retrieved August 31, 2012. On September 19, 2011, GM reported that the Janesville plant was on standby status, as part of a contract between itself and the UAW.Content Thomas Taschler Joe http://www.jsonline.com/business/130171578.html GM Janesville plant still on standby Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel September 19, 2011 September 1, 2012 thumb|right|180px|Susana Martinez The speakers for the day were: Mitch McConnell, Republican Minority Leader of the Senate. Rand Paul, United States Senator from Kentucky. Christopher Devlin-Young, Salt Lake City Gold Olympian alpine ski racer, and Jeanine McDonnell John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona and 2008 presidential nominee. Pam Bondi, Attorney General of Florida, and Sam Olens, Attorney General of Georgia. Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana. (Cancelled due to Tropical Storm / Hurricane Isaac) John Thune, U.S. Senator from South Dakota. Yash Wadhwa, Wisconsin civil engineer. Tad True, vice president of a pipeline company in Wyoming. Michelle Voorheis, Michigan businesswoman. Rob Portman, U.S. Senator from Ohio. Luis Fortuño, Governor of Puerto Rico. Tim Pawlenty, former governor of Minnesota and 2012 presidential candidate. Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and 2008 presidential candidate. Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State. Susana Martinez, Governor of New Mexico. Paul Ryan, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin and nominee for Vice President of the United States. Thursday, August 30: Eastwood, Rubio and Romney Clint Eastwood at the 2012 Republican National Convention thumb|left|125px|Actor Clint Eastwood Eastwood Speech at RNC Actor and director Clint Eastwood made a planned surprise appearance at the convention, speaking at the top of the final hour. He spent much of his speech time on a largely improvised routine addressing an empty chair representing President Obama. In at least two instances, Eastwood implied the President had uttered profanities directed both at Romney and Eastwood.Johnson, Luke http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/30/clint-eastwood-speech_n_1844908.html Clint Eastwood Speech: Movie Star Talks To An Empty Chair (Video) Huffington Post August 31, 2012 September 1, 2012 Eastwood's remarks were well-received within the convention hall, but responses were mixed in the media.Lavender, Paige http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/31/scott-walker-clint-eastwood_n_1846546.html Scott Walker: Clint Eastwood Speech Was One GOP Convention Moment 'I Cringed About' Huffington Post August 31, 2012 September 1, 2012 Film critic Roger Ebert commented "Clint, my hero, is coming across as sad and pathetic. He didn't need to do this to himself. It's unworthy of him".McDevitt Caitlin https://www.politico.com/blogs/click/2012/08/roger-ebert-eastwood-speech-was-sad-133923 Roger Ebert: Eastwood speech was 'sad' Politico August 30, 2012 September 1, 2012 Comedian Bob Newhart, who had popularized empty-chair interviews in the 1960s, tweeted in his deadpan humor style, "I heard that Clint Eastwood was channeling me at the RNC. My lawyers and I are drafting our lawsuit".Lang Derrik J. Clint Eastwood mocked for convention chair bit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzU2VZRxtB0 https://web.archive.org/web/20190908210041/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzU2VZRxtB0&gl=US&hl=en dead September 8, 2019 The Detroit News August 31, 2012 Associated Press right Romney acceptance speech at the 2012 Republican National Convention. (Transcript) Thursday night concluded with Romney's acceptance speech. He announced that if elected, a Romney administration energy policy would take "full advantage of our oil and coal and gas and nuclear and renewables".https://thehill.com/conventions-2012/gop-convention-tampa/124080-romney-voters-deserve-better-than-what-obama-has-delivered/ Romney: Voters 'deserve better' than what Obama has delivered The Hill August 30, 2012 January 3, 2014 Romney also joked about the Obama administration's policies on climate change, saying "President Obama promised to begin to slow the rise of the oceans and heal the planet", a line which elicited laughter from the convention audience.Forbes Romney's Rising Oceans Joke By way of contrast, Romney continued "MY promise...is to help you and your family." Thursday's speakers included: Connie Mack IV, United States Representative from Florida's 14th congressional district and 2012 Republican nominee from Florida for U.S. Senate. Newt Gingrich, former Republican Speaker of the House and 2012 Presidential candidate & his wife, Callista Gingrich. Craig Romney, son of Mitt Romney. Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida accompanied by teacher Sean Duffy and former student Frantz Placide. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, United States Representative for Washington's 5th congressional district. Grant Bennett, CEO of CPS Technologies and former consultant of Bain Capital. Ted and Pat Oparowsky and Pam Finlayson from Mitt Romney's former congregation Bob White, chairman of Romney for President campaign. Thomas G. Stemberg, founder of Staples Inc. Ray Fernandez, owner of Vida Pharmacy Kerry Healey, former lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. Jane Edmonds, former Massachusetts Secretary of Workforce. Clint Eastwood, actor; he was confirmed to be the "mystery speaker" that had been subject of media speculation since the opening day of the convention.https://www.politico.com/story/2012/08/eastwood-to-make-romneys-day-080458 RNC 2012: Clint Eastwood to make Romney's day Politico August 30, 2012 August 30, 2012 Lee, MJ McDevitt, Caitlin Marco Rubio, United States Senator from Florida. Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts and nominee for President of the United States. Invocations and blessings Besides Rabbi Soloveichik, another five religious leaders were scheduled to provide blessings or invocations, including the Rev. Sammy Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference; Ishwar Singh of the Sikh Society of Central Florida; Archbishop Demetrios, primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America; Ken and Priscilla Hutchins of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (to openBenedict, Jeff, "Mormon, former police chief Kenneth Hutchins to pray at Republican National Convention after life of service", Deseret News, August 22, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2012.); and Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan.Berlinerblau, Jacques, "Republican National Convention's mixed blessings", Washington Post blog, August 28, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2012. Dolan gave the closing prayer. Protests thumb|230px|Signs at the Occupy Tampa encampment In October 2011, Tampa city officials began planning for anticipated protests, and discussions centered around small prior protests by the Occupy movement. According to former Tampa City Council member John Dingfelder, then the senior staff attorney for the mid-Florida office of the American Civil Liberties Union, the convention should expect to draw far more protestors and the city should plan on up to 10,000. Dingfelder encouraged the city to be proactive regarding where protests could occur and protestors could sleep. Tampa's Mayor Bob Buckhorn's response was "If they want a place to sleep, they can go home or to a hotel.... Just because they want to occupy something doesn't mean we are obligated to provide them with an opportunity to camp out in a public park or on a sidewalk."http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/tampa-faces-a-double-permitting-challenge-in-republican-national/1198179 Tampa faces a double permitting challenge in Republican National Convention, Occupy Tampa Tampa Bay Times Richard Danielson October 23, 2011 January 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120126001512/http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/tampa-faces-a-double-permitting-challenge-in-republican-national/1198179 January 26, 2012 dead mdy-all The city of Tampa has banned puppets from downtown during the convention, a decision which some puppet-makers say violates their civil liberties. Police claimed that puppets could be used to conceal weapons—at the 2000 RNC, police charged a group of puppet-makers in Philadelphia with conspiracy to resist arrest.Anton Leonora LaPeter Political puppets popular with protesters, not police https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/political-puppets-popular-with-protesters-not-police/1243174/ August 2, 2012 Tampa Bay Times July 30, 2012 On August 4, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) held a forum addressing what would be considered free speech during the Convention.ACLU to hold forum on free speech and the RNC http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/ACLU-to-hold-forum-on-free-speech-and-the-RNC-3756001.php August 2, 2012 San Francisco Chronicle August 2, 2012 Associated PressACLU and Tampa police hold forum on RNC protester rights http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/267306/36/ACLU-and-Tampa-police-hold-forum-on-RNC-protestor-rights https://archive.today/20130209135032/http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/267306/36/ACLU-and-Tampa-police-hold-forum-on-RNC-protestor-rights dead February 9, 2013 WTSP August 8, 2012 In early August, the city announced plans to provide delegates and protestors alike with water and portable toilets.Danielson Richard Tampa to provide RNC protesters with water, toilets and cooling misters https://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/tampa-to-provide-rnc-protesters-with-water-toilets-and-cooling-misters/1243635/ August 2, 2012 Tampa Bay Times August 1, 2012 Various groups began demonstrating on July 27 in Tampa and Tallahassee as part of a one-month countdown to the convention, calling for "good jobs, healthcare, affordable education, equality and peace."Hamil Jared Florida protests build towards march on the RNC http://www.fightbacknews.org/2012/7/31/florida-protests-build-towards-march-rnc August 2, 2012 Fight Back News July 31, 2012 See also 2010s Conservatism 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries Republican National Convention Other parties' presidential nominating convention of 2012 Democratic Green Libertarian Tropical Storm Isaac (2012) History of the United States Republican Party List of Republican National Conventions U.S. presidential nomination convention Mitt Romney 2012 presidential campaign References 30em External links Mitt Romney's nomination acceptance speech at The American Presidency Project Republican Party platform of 2012 at The American Presidency Project 2012 Republican National Convention official website 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee official website Rules for the 2012 Republican National Convention Complete videos of convention proceedings: August 28, 2012; August 29, 2012; August 30, 2012 Video of Romney nomination acceptance speech for President at RNC (via YouTube) Audio of Romney nomination acceptance speech for President at RNCJune 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Video of Ryan nomination acceptance speech for Vice President at RNC (via YouTube) Transcript and Audio of Ryan nomination acceptance speech for Vice President at RNC Video of Chris Christie's Keynote Address at RNC Text and Audio of Chris Christie's Keynote Address at RNC 2008Saint Paul, Minnesota Republican National Convention 2016Cleveland, Ohio Republican National Convention Category:2010s in Tampa, Florida Republican National Convention Category:Paul Ryan Category:Republican National Conventions Category:Republican Party (United States) events in Florida Category:August 2012 in the United States Category:United States presidential nominating conventions in Florida Category:Ron Paul Category:Rick Santorum