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Slideshow: Republican National Convention
  • Presidential nominee Mitt Romney has a feline fan.
  • A view of the stage at the RNC. (Courtesy: Liz Rosenblum)
  • Tribute to the 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan on the final night of the RNC. (Courtesy: Liz Rosenblum)
  • The Huffington Post Oasis (Courtesy: Caitlin Constantine)
  • Friendly fire: Police officer takes a moment to take a picture of folks in town for the RNC. (Courtesy: Bobby Collins)
  • Straight from the protest zone: This independent voter in a speedo, riding a bicycle says he's leaning towards voting for Mitt Romney because he needs a job. (Photo: Josh Rojas)
  • Polar Opposites? Straight from the protest zone, two climate change protesters from Los Angeles. (Courtesy: Josh Rojas)
  • Check out the state flags hanging outside this parking garage in downtown Tampa. (Courtesy: Caitlin Constantine)
  • A crowd lines up outside the Straz Center in downtown Tampa to see a taping of 'The Daily Show.' (PHOTO/Caitlin Constantine, staff)
  • New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addresses the Florida delegation at breakfast at the RNC on Thursday.
  • Florida delegates enjoy a breakfast at Innisbrook during the RNC.
  • Bay News 9's Al Ruechel interviews former Florida Governor Jeb Bush at the RNC.
  • The Woman Up Pavilion will continue to have panels and discussions for the rest of the Republican National Convention, almost all of which will be focused on foreign policy, business and economics. (PHOTO/Caitlin Constantine, staff)
  • Florida Sen. Marco Rubio enjoys a moment with the media Wednesday. (PHOTO/Paul Mueller, staff)
  • Protesters hold signs to catch the eye of those near the RNC on Wednesday.
  • MSNBC's Morning Joe setup at Channelside in Tampa. (PHOTO/Caitlin Constantine, staff)
  • Ben and Craig Romney address the Florida delegation at the RNC on Wednesday.
  • Bay News 9's Cait McVey interviews former Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio.
  • Mitt Romney came out and kissed wife Ann after her address to the Republican National Convention Tuesday. -- August 28, 2012
  • Mitt Romney and Ann Romney stand before the crowd at the Republican National Convention, after Ann addressed the crowd Tuesday. -- August 28, 2012
  • From Virginia, at 7'3'' this is likely the tallest delegate at the RNC. (Courtesy: Al Ruechel)
  • Bay News 9's Holly Gregory rolls to the RNC (Courtesy: Bay News 9 Staff)
  • Police in riot gear prepare for protestors. (Courtesy: Tony Rojek)
  • Legendary newsman Dan Rather (Courtesy: Paul Mueller)
  • West Virginia delegates don hard hats. (Courtesy: Amy Mariani)
  • Marco Rubio heckled during opening remarks at the RNC. (Courtesy: BN9)
  • Michelle Bachman on the Convention floor (Courtesy: Amy Mariani)
  • Marching to meet Westboro Baptist for counter protest. (Courtesy: Holly Gregory)
  • Bay News 9 welcome committee of Amy Mariani, Paul Mueller, Cait McVey and Jonathan Haas. (Courtesy: Liz Rosenblum)
  • A look at the Tampa Bay Times Forum at 3 pm on Tuesday, August 28. (Courtesy: Bobby Collins)
  • The one-and-only Oak Ridge Boy appear at the RNC.
  • The CNN Grill. (Courtesy: Cait McVey)
  • This gentleman represents one of many Texas delegates.
  • Stocking up on RNC gear. (Courtesy: Liz Rosenblum)
  • (Photo/Caitlin Constantine, staff) The view from stage left on the floor of the arena.
  • (Photo/Caitlin Constantine, staff) A quiet morning on Radio Row at the Convention Center in Tampa.
  • (Photo/Caitlin Constantine, staff) Journalists in need of a caffeine infusion line up in the Google Media Lounge.
  • Texas delegates in the house! (Cait McVey)
  • Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) spoke Tuesday at the Florida Aquarium.
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When: August 27, 2012 - August 30, 2012
Where: Tampa, Florida
Online: 2012Tampa.com

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