Aug 29, 2012

Ann Romney, Chris Christie and Rick Santorum energize Day 2 of the Republican National Convention

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With newly upgraded Hurricane Isaac blowing past Florida, the Republican National Convention surges on with speeches by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former GOP presidential race contender Rick Santorum, and Ann Romney, the wife of the now affirmed GOP presidential nominee. The abbreviated convention schedule may have dampened the opening day, but with Mitt Romney’s arrival, Day 2 finds the winds of the Grand Old Party struggling to hold onto the many hats of a divided Republican base.

: Mitt Romney and his wife Ann acknowledge the crowd from on stage at the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Lionel Hahn/Abaca Press/MCT)

: Ann Romney waves to delegates on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida on the first full day the Republican National Convention. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

: Delegates wave signs while Ann Romney delivers a special inside look at her husband, Mitt Romney Republican Candidate for President during the Republican National Convention in Tampa Florida August 28, 2012. (Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times).

: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie takes the stage to deliver the keynote address during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie points as he delivers the keynote address to delegates during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 28, 2012. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)

: Hats like this one adorned with tea bags are on display at tonight’s session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa Florida August 28, 2012. (Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times).

: 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, August 28, 2012. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

: A demonstrator shouts as she is removed from an upper deck as former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum speaks during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker gestures as he addresses the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 28, 2012. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

: Mike Lachs of New Jersey proudly wears his Republican headgear at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Louis DeLuca/Dallas Morning News/MCT)

: Republican U.S. congressional candidate and Saratoga Springs, Utah Mayor Mia Love addresses the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida August 28, 2012. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

: Former U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, who delivered a nominating speech for President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in 2008, discusses his support of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney as he addresses the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 28, 2012. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

: Lane Turner sings “I Built It” at the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: RNC co-chair Sharon Day speaks at the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: Secretary of the convention, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds (IA) delivers remarks as RNC chairman at the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: Lisa Stickan, Chairman of the Young Republican National Federation speaks at the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: 2008 America’s Got Talent winner Neal Boyd sings “God Bless America” on the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) co-chair of the Platform Committee, speaks at the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: Luce Fortuno, first lady of Puerto Rico, introduces Ann Romney at the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley speaks at the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND), co-chair of the Platform Committee, speaks at the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: Steve Daines, Republican candidate from Montana, speaks at the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: Jackie Walorski, a Republican candidate from Indiana, speaks at the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval speaks during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

: Delegates celebrate as Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney gets the necessary delegate votes to put him over the top and secure the Republican presidential nomination during the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

: Todd Christie (L), brother of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announces the nomination during roll call with former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

: Delegates celebrate with MITT! signs after Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney got the necessary delegate votes to put him over the top and secure the Republican presidential nomination, during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Jason Reed/Reuters))

: Members of the Texas delegation tip their hats in unison at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Louis DeLuca/Dallas Morning News/MCT)

: A supporter of U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) from Minnesota holds a sign during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

: Police in riot gear stop an anti-GOP march from approaching the Tampa Bay Times Forum during a protest rally in Tampa, Florida. (Mladen Antonov/AFP/Getty Images)

: Alternate delegates from Maine scream and protest new Republican party rules that will affect the impact of grassroots movements during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Jason Reed/Reuters)

: Delegates shout in protest over changes in Republican party rules that would restrict the impact of grassroots movements, before a vote to adopt the new rules during the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)

: Attendees pray in a prayer room at the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Lionel Hahn/Abaca Press/MCT)

: Protesters walk together through the streets on the first full day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

: Protesters walk together through the streets on the first full day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 150796058

: Sheriff Deputies stand guard as protesters walk past on the first full day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

: Protesters make out behind another demonstrator holding a sign that reads, ” USA=FAG NATION,” as demonstrates have their say on the first full day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. T. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

: Members of the Maine delegation chant “point of order” during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 150795250

: U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) stands on stage with RNC Chairman Reince Priebus (R) during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

: U.S. Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC) addresses crowd the during the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

: Delegates run for shelter from sudden rain near the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida during the Republican National Convention. Mitt Romney and his wife Ann arrived in Tampa for the first full day of a gala Republican convention to bless him as the party’s candidate to run against President Barack Obama. (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

: Former Republican party presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry jokes with an activist during a pro-life event called “Treasure Life” at the Tampa Aquarium in Tampa, Florida on August 28, 2012. The Republican National Coalition for Life and FRC Action’s event, “Treasure Life,” honored the pro-life contributions of the former Republican party presidential candidates Sen. Rick Santorum, Rep. Michele Bachmann and Gov. Rick Perry for their advocacy for every stage of life, from conception to natural death. (Mladen Antonov/AFP/Getty Images)

: U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) attends the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

: Delegates listen to speeches during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)

: Delegates crowd the floor at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida during the Republican National Convention. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rabbi Meir Soloveichik delivers the invocation at the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa. (Lionel Hahn/Abaca Press/MCT)

: A religious activist preaches on a downtown street outside the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Steve Nesius/Reuters)

: A delegate from Texas holds up a sign referring to President Barack Obama during the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)

: A Republican party supporter holds a vintage Nixon campaign poster on a downtown street corner outside the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Steve Nesius/Reuters)

: U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) hugs a man during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

: Former Republican party presidential candidate US Senator Rick Santorum listens during a pro-life event called “Treasure Life” at the Tampa Aquarium in Tampa, Florida on August 28, 2012. The Republican National Coalition for Life and FRC Action’s event, “Treasure Life,” honored the pro-life contributions of the former Republican party presidential candidates Sen. Rick Santorum, Rep. Michele Bachmann and Gov. Rick Perry for their advocacy for every stage of life, from conception to natural death. (Mladen Antonov/AFP/Getty Images)

: The U.S. National Debt clock is seen at the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: Arizona delegate Debra Jean Forrest wears a button with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer pointing at President Barack Obama during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

: Delegates stand for a prayer and the U.S. national anthem at the start of the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

: Delegate Don Genhart wears American flag cowboy boots during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

: A man dressed as Wyatt Earp bows his head during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

: People wearing cowboy hats sit during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

: Former Montana Gov. Tim Babcock (L) and WWII Veteran Tom Hogan say the Pledge of Allegiance during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

: Jodie Evans, a member of Code Pink, protests against the Iraq and Afghan wars outside of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Philip Andrews/Reuters)

: A delegate from Wisconsin sports a cheese hat at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida before the start of the day’s Republican National Convention events. (Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images)

: A placard is seen on the ground as members of Code Pink protest against the Iraq and Afghan wars outside of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Philip Andrews/Reuters)

: Code Pink protesters interact with law enforcement officers while demonstrating at the Stratz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Florida. The Code Pink protesters were on hand to perform a citizen’s arrest on Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for her involvement in the U.S. lead wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

: RNC Chairman Reince Priebus calls the convention to order during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

: U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) walks the arena floor during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

: A delegate sports a hat with the Republican mascot at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida shortly before the start of the day’s Republican National Convention events. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: Karl Rove, former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Adviser to U.S. President George W. Bush, walks on the floor before the start of the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

: Musician Joel Hoekstra of the bands Night Ranger rehearses for his performance before the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Rick Wilking/Reuters)

: A man on the floor of the convention wears a hat made of beer boxes before the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

: A Michigan delegate placed a stuffed Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks on a velvet rope stand as Ann Romney practices at the podium before the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa. (Tom Fox/Dallas Morning News)

: The Oak Ridge Boys practice Amazing Grace before the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa. (Tom Fox/Dallas Morning News)

: A delegate wearing a quilt shirt walks to her seat before the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

: George Engelbach, dressed as former President Abraham Lincoln, stands on the floor before the start of the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.(Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

: Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s wife, Ann Romney (R) talks to news anchor Diane Sawyer on the floor before the start of the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

: A man poses underneath the day’s slogan at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida before the start of the day’s Republican National Convention events. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s wife, Ann Romney appears on stage for a soundcheck before the start of the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

: A purse containing the latest issue of Time magazine, with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on the cover, is seen during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)

: Ann Romney, wife of presidential candidate Mitt Romney, participates in a sound stage at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida before the start of the day’s the Republican National Convention events. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: An unidentified woman stands on the floor prior to the opening session of day two of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)

: Attendee Daniel Caprio watches preparations on the convention floor before the the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)

: Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney gives his wife Ann (L) a kiss, as their grandson Joe (R) looks on, before they depart separately from the airport in Tampa, Florida. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)

: Presumptive Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney walks off of his campaign plane with his wife Ann and grandson Joe Romney in Tampa, Florida. Mitt Romney traveled to Tampa, Florida with his wife Ann Romney who will speak August 28, during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s wife Ann (C) gives cookies and answers questions from the media on board their campaign plane en route to Tampa, Florida, for Republican National Convention (RNC). Ann Romney will be speaking at the RNC later today. (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

: Former republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista appear on stage during a sound check at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida 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. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his wife Mary Pat talk during a sound check on the second day of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida (Jason Reed/Reuters)

: Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista are pictured during a sound check at the podium on the second day of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Jason Reed/Reuters)

: A convention goer wears a button during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)

: Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) talks to a campaign advisor on board his campaign plane in Bedford, Massachusetts. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)

: Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (L) boards his campaign plane with his wife Ann Romney (C) in Bedford, Massachusetts. Romney is heading to the Republican National Convention for his wife’s speech Tuesday evening. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: A protester (C) dances next to police officers at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida early August 28, 2012. REUTERS/Philip Andrews/Reuters)

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Margi in Ky
Aug 28, 2012 @ 16:36:09

Really, they blew in via what, the tropical storm, the hurricane, high winds? Really had to just use a negative imagery. Do they not teach REPORTING in school any longer? All I see are slanted news reports with “your” views. I am intelligent enough to read facts and make my own determination, I don’t need your interpretation of events. Try to just, you know, report facts.

Ann Romney, Chris Christie and Rick Santorum energize Day 2 of the Republican National Convention

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