Republicans have descended on Tampa, Florida as they prepare to officially nominate Mitt Romney as their party's presidential nominee.
The 2012 Republican National Convention Begins
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The Republican National Convention main stage at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, August 27, 2012. (B. Allen/VOA)
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Dona Poelman from Racine, Wisconsin accessorizes her shirt at the RNC.
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Delegates cheer as an image of Mitt Romney is displayed during the opening session, August 27, 2012.
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Texas delegate Clint Moore and the rest of Texas delegates fashion their cowboy hats on the floor.
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Rigger Omar Acebedo climbs down to the floor of the convention center after adjusting a light fixture.
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Convention goers enjoy their pizza lunch in front of a large video screen showing Mitt Romney and his wife Ann at the second session of the RNC.
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Men prepare food in a protest camp called "Romneyville," August 28, 2012.
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Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, center, works on the speech he will deliver at the Republican National Convention, with senior adviser Dan Senor, left, and senior aid Conor Sweeney.
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Mitt Romney and his wife Ann leave Wolfeboro, New Hampshire August 27, 2012 after preparing their speeches for the RNC.
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Delegates on the floor watch speakers during the second session. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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Signs for different states' delegations on the floor of the RNC. (B. Allen/VOA)
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Delegate Sol Grosskopf from Shawano, Wisconisin wears cheesehead hat on the convention floor.
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Convention goers pause in the prayer room.
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A man reads The Washington Post before the start of the second session of the RNC.
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A sudden, heavy rainstorm surprises protesters outside near the convention center.
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The stage backdrop changes to show images from the home state of the current speaker at the convention. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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Delegates hold up signs reading "We Built It" while listening to speakers at the Republican National Convention, Tampa, Florida, August 28, 2012. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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Delegates on the first night of the Republican National Convention, Tampa, Florida, August 28, 2012. (J. Featherly/VOA)
