◼ Convention Schedule for Monday, August 27th
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, RNC Co-Chairman Sharon Day, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Convention CEO William Harris, Chairman of Tampa Bay Host Committee Al Austin, Barbara Comstock, Rep. Tim Griffin, Mike Duncan, Zoraida Fonalledas, Convention Permanent Chairman Speaker John Boehner, John Sununu, Governor Bob McDonnell, Senator John Hoeven, Rep. Marsha Blackburn - and NFRW President Rae Lynne Chornenky◼ UPDATED: MONDAY'S EVENTS CANCELED
“Due to the severe weather reports for the Tampa Bay area, the Republican National Convention will convene on Monday August 27th, and immediately recess until Tuesday afternoon, August 28th,” said Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus.◼ Convention Schedule for Tuesday, August 28th
That means a three-day convention running Tuesday through Thursday, with Monday’s events pushed back and the schedule rearranged.
Janine Turner, Mayor Mia Love, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte, Governor John Kasich, Governor Mary Fallin, Governor Bob McDonnell, Governor Scott Walker, Governor Bobby Jindal, Sher Valenzuela, Governor Susana Martinez, Governor Chris Christie◼ Convention Schedule for Wednesday, August 29th
◼ Rubio Gives Prime Time Speaking Slot to Ann Romney
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a rising national figure in the party, gave up his Tuesday night speaking slot for Mrs. Romney, who was scheduled to speak on Monday, the convention's opening night. Broadcast television networks were not planning to cover Monday's proceedings in Tampa, Fla.
Mitch McConnell, Performance by Beau Davidson, Senator John McCain, AG Pam Bondi, AG Sam Olens, Senator John Thune, Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Rob Portman, Steve Cohen, Governor Luis Fortuño, Governor Tim Pawlenty, Condoleezza Rice, Remarks by vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan◼ Convention Schedule for Thursday, August 30th
U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, Bob White, chairman of Romney for President campaign, former Massachusetts Lt. Governor Kerry Healey, Jane Edmonds, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Remarks by presidential nominee Mitt Romney
◼ Florida Declares State of Emergency as GOP Preps for Convention - FOX
A hurricane warning had been issued for the Keys, though it was still a sunny day in Tampa. Forecast models show Isaac won't hit Tampa head-on, but the storm will still likely lash the city with rain and strong winds just as the convention ramps up. Protests were to start in full force on Sunday afternoon, and demonstrators have vowed that they will make their presence known rain or shine.
◼ National Federation of Republican Women To Play Significant Role
Founded in 1938, the NFRW has thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation and in several U.S. territories, making it one of the largest women’s political organizations in the country. The grassroots organization works to promote the principles and objectives of the Republican Party, elect Republican candidates, inform the public through political education and activity, and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.
