Republicans have descended on Tampa, Florida, and nominated Mitt Romney as their candidate for president.
The 2012 Republican National Convention
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Mitt Romney, vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan (R) and Campaign Manager Matt Rhoades pose for a staff portrait on the steps of the stage at the Republican National Conventionm in Tampa, Florida, August 30, 2012.
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Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan wave to delegates after speaking at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 30, 2012.
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Mitt Romney hugs his grandchildren after his speech, August 30, 2012.
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Actor Clint Eastwood speaks to an empty chair on the final night of the convention, August 30, 2012.
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The Republican National Convention main stage at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (B. Allen/VOA)
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The Texas delegation reacts to speeches at the convention. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addresses the crowd, August 29, 2012. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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Ann Romney hugs her husband after she addressed delegates during the second session of the Republican National Convention, August 28, 2012.
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Montana delegates on the floor of the convention. (J. Featherly/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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Nelson Mandela smiles for photographers at his home in Johannesburg September 22, 2005.
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Delegates on the floor watch speakers during the second session. (J. Featherly/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 sudden, heavy rainstorm surprises protesters outside near the convention center.
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A worker walks down the aisle to collect trash on the floor at the convention.