Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney (R) is joined by his wife Ann (2nd R) and vice presidential running mate Paul Ryan (L) is joined by his wife Janna after Romney’s acceptance speech.
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Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney (C), along with his son Craig (L), his wife Ann (R), and other members of their family wave on stage at the end of the fourth and final session of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.
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Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney (right) stands with his son Craig (left) among falling balloons after accepting his nomination during the final session of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Tampa, Fla.
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Mitt Romney and his family wave from the stage.
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Mitt Romney and Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan wave on stage after accepting their nomination.
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U.S. Representative Paul Ryan (R. Wisconsin), Vice President Republican nominee and Mitt Romney, Republican nominee for President appear together on the podium.
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U.S. Representative Paul Ryan (R. Wisconsin), Vice President Republican nominee and Mitt Romney, Republican nominee for President appear together on the podium.
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney accepts the nomination of the 2012 Republican National Convention.
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney accepts the nomination of the 2012 Republican National Convention.
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A delegate from Massachusetts comes to tears while watching a video tribute to Mitt Romney during the RNC.
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Mitt Romney delivers his nomination acceptance speech.
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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.
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Texas delegation wave their hats.
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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R. Florida) makes remarks at the 2012 Republican National Convention.
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Clint Eastwood addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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Clint Eastwood addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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Musician Taylor Hicks sings during a soundcheck at the RNC.
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Protesters march through downtown as the RNC wraps up.
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Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla
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Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla
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Arizona Senator John McCain addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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Ohio Senator Rob Portman addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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Former Governor Mike Huckabee addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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Former Governor Tim Pawlenty addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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Former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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Lane Turner rehearses for his performance at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan does a soundcheck during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla.
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Protesters stand together during a Planned Parenthood rally as the RNC continues.
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and his wife Tonette cheer as Rep. Paul Ryan addresses the crowd.
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A delegate laughs while talking to other delegates.
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Arthur Cooper wears a tri-corner hat during the third day of the convention.
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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty waves as he takes the stage.
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Parker Mothershead walks into the stands at Tampa Bay Times Forum.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie delivers the Keynote Address at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin makes remarks at the 2012 Republican National Convention.
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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney joins his wife, Ann Romney on stage during the Republican National Convention.
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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney joins his wife, Ann Romney on stage during the Republican National Convention.
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Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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Ann Romney waves to delegates on the first full day the Republican National Convention.
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The crowd reacts to the introduction of Gov. Scott Walker (WI) during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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A protester is escorted out as Rick Santorum delivered remarks during the Republican National Convention.
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Former U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum salutes as he arrives to address delegates during the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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Republican United States Senate candidate Ted Cruz of Texas makes remarks.
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Former United States Representative Artur Davis (Democrat of Alabama) makes remarks to explain why he is joining the GOP at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay.
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Speaker of the House John Boehner (Republican of Ohio) and Reince Priebus, Chairman share a light moment on the podium at the Republican National Convention.
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Former Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is surrounded by media during the Republican National Convention.
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Marlyn Jensen (R) and friends dance during the Republican National Convention.
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Mayor Mia Love of Saratoga Springs, Utah makes remarks at the 2012 Republican National Convention.
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Actress and Radio Personality Janine Turner makes her remarks at Republican National Convention.
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The crowd reacts during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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Speaker of the House John Boehner wields the gavel at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay, Florida.
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American pop opera singer Neal E. Boyd performs during the Republican National Convention.
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Oak Ridge Boys sing “Amazing Grace” at the Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay, Florida.
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Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn addresses delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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People say the Pledge of Allegiance during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Hurricane Isaac.
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Delegate Don Genhart wears American flag cowboy boots during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.
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Sharon Day Co-Chair, Republican National Committee speaks during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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People dance on the arena floor during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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Delegates from Texas listen to the National Anthem during the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican National Convention is expected to host 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories.
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Massachusetts delegate Rachel Kemp from Boston cries during Pledge of Allegiance at the Republican National Convention.
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Ron Paul arrives on the floor shaking hands at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa.
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New York Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, delivers the Invocation at the start of the day’s program at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay, Florida.
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Virginia delegate George Thomas prays during the invocation at the opening of the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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A convention goer wears a button during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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Texas delegates are reflected off a pod with mirrors on it during the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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Ann Romney speaks with Bill Harris before the start of the The Republican National Convention in Tampa.
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Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, works on the speech he will deliver at the Republican National Convention, with senior adviser Dan Senor, (L), and senior aid Conor Sweeney. during the campaign charter flight from Wisconsin to Tampa.
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Reince Priebus speaks to delegates.
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Chairman of the RNC Reince Priebus gavels open the abbreviated first session.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie walks the floor before the start of the abbreviated first day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The RNC is scheduled to convene today, but will hold its first full session tomorrow after being delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac.
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Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, (L), greets Karl Rove, former Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush, on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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William Temple (C), in colonial dress, and other Tea Party supporters cheer at the Tea Party Unity Rally at The River at Tampa Bay Church.
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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell from Kentucky brings down the gavel during last preparations for the opening of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, in Tampa, Fla.
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House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, talks to Diane Sawyer on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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The speaker of the House John Boehner (R) speaks with ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer (L) at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, during final preparations for the opening of the Republican National Convention.
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Rigger Omar Acebedo climbs down a ladder to floor of the Republican National Convention in the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla.
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People stand on the main stage at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on the abbreviated first day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
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The Tampa Bay Times Forum is seen on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The RNC is scheduled to convene on Monday and will hold its first session on August 28 as Tropical Storm Isaac has caused disruptions due to its proximity to the city.
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A sign for the Republican National Convention hangs outside Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla.
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