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“Have you ever met anybody who has read the party platform?” John Boehner scoffed Monday. “I’ve not ever met anybody.” Boehner has a point. The 2012 Republican platform is neither widely read nor binding. But it is an …
2012 Election
The Gender Gap Is Hurting Romney, Beyond His Control
Tampa
It wasn’t just about Mitt. There was a moment in Ann Romney‘s Tuesday night speech which gave that away. In the middle of a riff about how she, and by extension her husband, sympathize with the plight of working class …
The Art of Political Stagecraft
Watch: The Latest from Tampa
TIME’s video team brings you two Wednesday features: First, A short highlight of last night’s speeches and preview of what the politicos will be slavering over this evening:
Beads, Bling and Boots: Crazy Accessories at the RNC
TIME’s photo editors look at the most notable fashion trends of the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
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About Last Night: Chris Christie on a No-Red-Meat Diet
The consensus Wednesday morning was that while Chris Christie didn’t hit a home run with his keynote speech last night, it was a solid stand-up double. I’d agree with that, but the sport is slightly off for the analogy. …
The RNC’s Diversity Pageant
Tampa
Mia Love is not a household name. But ask any savvy Republican here, and they’ll tell you the mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah, is one of the party’s political phenoms. Love, 37, is a congressional candidate for Utah’s 4th district. More importantly, she’s a black Mormon with sterling Tea Party credentials. This is the sort of …
What You Missed While Not Watching the First Night of the Republican Convention
7:14 p.m. The hurricane couldn’t stop it. The weak economy didn’t underfund it. The orange-bottomed girls at the Hooters down the street won’t distract from it. Day One of the 2012 Republican National Convention has …
The Maine Moment: Loyal Paul Delegates Leave the Floor
Meet TIME’s Delegate of the Day
Each day of the Republican National Convention, the TIME video team will introduce you to one of the many personalities that make up the Grand Old Party. Our first delegate is Lewis Harris, Jr., the Chairman of the Philadelphia Republicans of Color:
Republican National Convention 2012
TIME’s photo editors bring you the best pictures from the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
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The Organizer: How Reince Priebus Got the Convention (and the GOP) Back on Track
Tampa
Most Americans have probably never heard of him. Those who have still can’t pronounce his name. But he is the official leader of the Republican Party, and the GOP’s face here in Tampa this week — at least until …
Downtown Tampa Still Awaiting Flood of Convention Money
Tampa is famous for many things: its beaches, the cigars of Ybor City and being the place where actor Channing Tatum was a stripper before he played one in the movies. This week, the city joins the ranks of Chicago and …