• 2012 Republican Convention stories
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    Ann Romney on economy, women's issues

    Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s wife, Ann Romney, reacts to Obama's acceptance speech and discusses why she feels Americans should cast their ballot for her husband.

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    Just how much is $16 trillion?

    Earlier this week, the U.S. national debt escalated to more than $16 trillion for the first time in history, but how does $16 trillion stack up?
     

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    Undecided voter hopes DNC talks issues

    A local undecided voter hopes the Democratic National Convention will address what they will do about issues such as the economy and foreign policy.

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    Eastwood gives bizarre RNC endorsement

    Standing on the convention stage with an empty chair, Clint Eastwood carried on a sometimes rambling conversation with an imaginary President Barack Obama.

  5. Mitt Romney

    FACT CHECK: Romney's vows lack specifics

    Mitt Romney promised voters Thursday night that he would cut deficits and put America on track to a balanced budget as president, but he left voters to take it on faith -- or not -- that he could deliver.

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    Undecideds listen to Romney speech

    An Elyria couple, among the many undecided voters in this year's presidential election, are still undecided after Mitt Romney's acceptance speech Thursday night at the Republican National Convention.

  7. RNC Balloons

    A little Ohio speech advice for Romney

    For Mitt Romney to win the White House, history has shown he has to win Ohio. That process he hopes begins Thursday night with his acceptance speech.

More RNC stories


  1. Who is the mystery speaker at RNC?

    Who is the mystery speaker at RNC?

    A "To Be Announced" line in the lineup of events at Republican National Convention captures attention.

    • FACT CHECK: Paul Ryan's RNC speech

      FACT CHECK: Paul Ryan's RNC speech

      Laying out the first plans for his party's presidential ticket, GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan took some factual shortcuts Wednesday night.

    • RNC report card heading into final night

      RNC report card heading into final night

      In this web exclusive, NewsChannel5 Republican political analyst Lee Weingart breaks down the first two nights of the Republican National Convention.

    • Beach-bound delegates enjoy visit

      Beach-bound delegates enjoy visit

      Life's a beach for the 172 members of the California Delegation to the Republican National Convention staying at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach.  But it sure is far from the Tampa Bay Times Forum.

    • Highland Hts. delegate's big role at RNC

      Highland Hts. delegate's big role at RNC

      Many delegates come to a convention to watch more than participate -- but that wouldn't be Highland Heights Councilwoman Lisa Stickan, who's playing an active role.

    • RNC 2012 Behind the scenes:  Radio Row

      RNC 2012 Behind the scenes: Radio Row

      Radio row: Where those who want to be seen at the 2012 Republican National Convention are heard

      • Singers endorse God at convention

        Singers endorse God at convention

        The quartet wanted to sing a hymn at the Republican National Convention for a reason.

        • Key players

        Mitt Romney

        - Presumptive Republican nominee for president
        - Governor of Massachusetts (2003-2007)
        - President & CEO of Salt Lake Organizing Committee for 2002 Winter Olympics

         

        Paul Ryan

        - Presumptive Republican nominee for vice president
        - U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district
        - Chariman of the House Budget Committee

         

        Chris Christie

        - Governor of New Jersey
        - Keynote speaker for the convention

         

        Rob Portman

        - Junior senator of Ohio
        - Director of the Office of Management and Budget under George W. Bush
        - White House Counsel and chief lobbyist in George H.W. Bush administration

        • Video

        Photos


        1. PHOTOS: RNC Day 3

          PHOTOS: RNC Day 3

          Featured speakers on Day 3 of the 2012 Republican National Convention included Paul Ryan, Rand Paul and Pam Bondi among others. As usual, state pride was on display everywhere.

        2. PHOTOS: Day 2 of the RNC

          PHOTOS: Day 2 of the RNC

          The protests were light, but the festivities at the Tampa Bay Times forum were not. Check out our gallery for all the glitzy who's who of the Republican party and some delegates that just want to have fun.

        3. RNC Day 1 Protestors and security

          RNC Day 1 Protestors and security

          Not stymied by Tropical Storm Isaac, protestors were out and about the Tampa area on Monday, the first official day of the 2012 Republican National Convention.

        4. RNC through the years

          RNC through the years

          Look back at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 conventions, where George W. Bush and John McCain accepted Republican nominations.

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        Barack Obama Coverage


        1. Obama addresses OSU grads Sunday

          Obama addresses OSU grads Sunday

          President Barack Obama told college graduates that only their generation can break the cycle of a political system consumed by "small things" that work for the benefit of a few.

          • President Obama will speak at OSU

            President Obama will speak at OSU

            This Sunday, President Obama will be the main speaker at the Ohio State commencement ceremony. 

          • 7-year-old battling cancer meets Obama

            7-year-old battling cancer meets Obama

            From the football field to Oval Office, 7-year-old cancer patient Jack Hoffman is having quite a month.

            • Obama to tap NC mayor for Transportation

              Obama to tap NC mayor for Transportation

              President Barack Obama is nominating Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx, a rising star in Democratic politics, to run the Transportation Department, a White House official said.

            • Obama to visit Boston on Thursday

              Obama to visit Boston on Thursday

              President Barack Obama will visit Boston on Thursday, three days after a pair of deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon.

              Mitt Romney Coverage


              1. Romney: Heart said he'd win, until Fla.

                Romney: Heart said he'd win, until Fla.

                Mitt Romney says his heart said he was going to win the presidency, but when early results came in on election night, he knew it was not to be.

                • Romney's son: Dad didn't want spotlight

                  Romney's son: Dad didn't want spotlight

                  It seems that former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney might not have wanted the title “President of the United States.”

                • Pres. Obama to meet with Romney

                  Pres. Obama to meet with Romney

                  President Barack Obama will host his former political rival Mitt Romney for a private lunch at the White House Thursday, their first meeting since the election.

                  • People 'unliking' Romney on Facebook

                    People 'unliking' Romney on Facebook

                    If losing the presidential election wasn't enough, Mitt Romney has been hemorrhaging Facebook friends.

                    • Romney poll showed Obama lead in Ohio

                      Romney poll showed Obama lead in Ohio

                      Mitt Romney's internal campaign polling showed President Obama leading Ohio by five points on Sunday, the final day the campaign polled the state, two GOP sources told CNN.