Portman to play Obama in Romney debate prep
Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney picks Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, a seasoned debate stand-in for the party
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Ryan touts hometown values before heading to Tampa
Paul Ryan's home town of Janesville, Wis., gave him a hearty sendoff before his trip to the Republican National Convention
Romney: Not everyone likes me, but "I am who I am"
Republican presidential candidate defends his buttoned-up personality with take on the famous Popeye line
Strategist: Romney hasn't made case on personality
Former GOP strategist Frank Luntz says presumptive GOP nominee must show how his business experience can solve voters' problems
Tampa prepares for Republican National Convention
The RNC is scheduled to convene on Aug. 27 and will hold its first session on Aug. 28 as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens disruptions due to its proximity to the Florida peninsula
Protests at Republican National Convention
Demonstrations held on the eve of the start of the Republican's nominating convention, which will hold its first session on Aug. 28, 2012
For Romney, developing trust is key
Mitt Romney needs to use his convention speech this week to connect with voters and earn their trust, CBS News political director John Dickerson says
Defiant Ron Paul promises "revolution" won't end
Thousands of Ron Paul loyalists defied threat from Tropical Storm Isaac to hear their champion speak in Tampa
GOP convention juggles schedule due to Isaac
Most of Monday's speakers are moved to later in the week; Tuesday's speaking schedule to begin at 2 p.m. ET
Mitt Romney's task in Tampa
With a renewed focus on the economy, and a re-heated abortion debate, Romney has a lot of work to do at the convention
Storm forces GOP convention overhaul
As Isaac thrashes Southern Florida, Republicans scramble to rejigger schedule for their rally to nominate Mitt Romney
Charlie Crist backs President Obama
In Tampa Bay Times op-ed, Florida's Republican-turned-independent former governor announces support for president
Convention protesters: Storm won't stop us
Say plans to demonstrate against Republicans meeting in Tampa will not be deterred by Tropical Storm Isaac
Ron Paul: I don't fully endorse Romney
Libertarian Congressman says he declined a chance to speak at GOP convention because he can't fully endorse the presumptive nominee
RNC Chair: Obama "is not real anymore"
GOP's Reince Priebus says voters will decide that president "sold us a bill of goods" and didn't deliver on promises
Rubio: Opposing abortion isn't denying rights
Republican Sen. defends strict anti-abortion language in GOP platform; Says Akin's rape comments make it "borderline impossible" Mo. candidate will win
Panel: Romney must do more than share resume
On CBS' "Face the Nation," political experts say presumptive GOP nominee must share his personal story and his agenda, in addition to business experience
GOP strives for diversity in convention lineup
Speakers from minority groups to be relatively well represented in prime time; no Asian-Americans, Muslims of openly gay speakers on list
RNC to skip 1st day of convention due to Isaac
RNC Chairman Reince Preibus issued a statement saying that the convention would convene Monday, but immediately recess until Tuesday
Ann Romney to address convention in prime time
Mitt Romney said that his wife will speak at the GOP convention in Tampa on Tuesday
Biden skipping stop in Tampa
Vice president is postponing his planned trip to Tampa, Fla., the site of the Republican National Convention
Isaac may steer clear of Tampa, after all
Fails to pack predicted punch heading to Hispaniola; Lots of heavy rain but unlikely to become a hurricane, forecasters say
Romney may be nominated earlier than usual
GOP officials could change convention schedule due to concerns over possible impact of Isaac and of Ron Paul backers
Isaac looms on horizon as GOP convention nears
Tampa mayor says city prepared to call Republican National Convention off if Tropical Storm Isaac presents safety threat
Schieffer: Romney still hasn't sealed the deal
Says conservatives are still looking for their champion, and this week it's Rick Santorum
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