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

• Aug 26, 2012

Republican National Conventions through the years

CBSNews.com's look at past conventions through the lens

• Aug 26, 2012
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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

• Aug 25, 2012

Obama on Romney's "extreme" views: AP interview

President slams Mitt Romney on his economic and social positions; Says presumptive GOP nominee lacks serious ideas, refuses to "own up" to responsibilities of office

• Aug 25, 2012

Obama ad slams Romney as "birther-in-chief"

New web ad by Obama campaign cashes in on Mitt Romney's joke about the president's birth certificate

• Aug 25, 2012

Romney refocuses on economy ahead of convention

The GOP candidate makes a specific pitch to women at a rally with running mate Paul Ryan

• Aug 25, 2012

Obama promises to protect Medicare from GOP

In his weekly address, the president argues against Paul Ryan's plan for Medicare; Rand Paul delivers Republican address

• Aug 25, 2012

Ann Romney to address convention in prime time

Mitt Romney said that his wife will speak at the GOP convention in Tampa on Tuesday

• Aug 24, 2012

Biden skipping stop in Tampa

Vice president is postponing his planned trip to Tampa, Fla., the site of the Republican National Convention

• Aug 24, 2012

Romney: Nuclear Iran "unacceptable"

CBS News' Scott Pelley interviewed the presumptive Republican presidential nominee about his stance on Syria and Iran

• Aug 24, 2012

Todd Akin: We're here through November

GOP congressman still not dropping Senate bid following controversial remarks on rape and abortion; says the "voters made a decision"

• Aug 24, 2012

Romney birth certificate joke sets off firestorm

Obama campaign accuses rival of aligning with "birthers," despite GOP denial

• Aug 24, 2012

Seeking control, campaigns turn to local press

In interviews with regional outlets, campaigns see opportunities to guide coverage

• Aug 24, 2012

Rangel: Biden's gaffe was clearly about slavery

"You bet your a**" Biden was talking about slavery, Democratic congressman said

• Aug 24, 2012

Ron Paul to be honored at GOP convention

Romney campaign agrees to Paul tribute as it strives to build up relationship with Paul supporters at convention

• Aug 24, 2012

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