RNC Day 2: Delegates Energized as Convention Crosses Halfway Mark
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TAMPA, Fla. — Delegates said they were energized and excited as the Republican National Convention crossed its halfway point, despite the weather setback earlier in the week and a controversy over the RNC rules.
The mood was upbeat inside the Tampa Bay Times forum as the next round of speakers were set to take the stage, including vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan.
Lynn Reiter, an alternate delegate from California, told TheBlaze that while tropical storm Isaac “set us back a little,” things quickly got back on track.
“The spirit is still high and the people are motivated and we’re here for a reason,” she said.
Scott Thomas, a Pennsylvania delegate, said he thought Ann Romney did well in offering a prayer for those in the storm’s path but agreed that the convention had a job to do.
“We missed a day, I think yesterday made up for it and we’re full speed ahead,” Thomas said.
The near-floor fight over the adoption of convention rules dominated procedural headlines Tuesday, particularly pitting Ron Paul and Mitt Romney supporters against one another. In the end, a rule binding future delegates to the candidates selected by their state was adopted, as well as another one regarding the RNC’s ability to change its rules in between conventions.
“There was a lot of work that went into the compromise that was finally arrived upon,” Hawaii delegate Ted Liu said. “Having been part of that process I can tell you it was full, it was thorough, it was fair. Those who were complaining, or those who were concerned, I think had their day in court.”
Liu said there was a strong Ron Paul contingent among his own delegation, but in the end “they felt that it was a fair process.”
Reiter, a Romney supporter, said she thought the issue was handled relatively smoothly.
“I do think they should have repeated the vote for everybody” instead of only repeating the ones for Mitt Romney,” she said. “I do think that in talking with other alternates and delegates, the feeling was that all votes should have been announced I think, because in the background we could hear the people, one vote for Santorum, and especially Ron Paul. I do think that that was something that we could have done differently.”
Sherry Barnes, a Georgia delegate, was glad to move past the controversy and said those who hadn’t had a case of “sour grapes.”
“In any political race, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. When you lose, you lick your wounds and go on. You don‘t go on and on and on after you’ve lost,” she said. “It was sour grapes. … Mitt Romney was the people’s choice.”
Barnes, who said she thought the convention was going “wonderfully” otherwise, said her Georgia delegation made good use of their day off on Monday: They went to see Dinesh D‘Souza’s “2016: Obama’s America.”
“We screamed and cheered and hooped and hollered and had a wonderful time because that was part of everything we’re here for,” she said. “It was a day of getting together and working as a state to see what we’re going to do.”
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Candertwin
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 12:51amThe only thing that was compromised were republican principals of government. There was no compromise, as the rules now state that the establishment can do what it wants, whenever it wants. We are quickly moving from a republic to a democracy to failure. Is this a party by the people? I would rather have a bottom up party than a top down party. The Ron Paul supporters were used as an excuse for the establishment to grab power from the grass roots, including the tea party. I would hate to see the republican party fail, but it is antics like these that dive people out, consequently putting Obama into office.
Report Post »TPaine
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:12pm“There was a lot of work that went into the compromise that was finally arrived upon,” Hawaii delegate Ted Liu said. “Having been part of that process I can tell you it was full, it was thorough, it was fair. Those who were complaining, or those who were concerned, I think had their day in court.”
Really? Just look at ONE clip, where Boehner calls for the vote – all in favor say Aye, and a large shout goes up. All opposed say Nay, and at least an equal shout goes up – Boehner qiickly says, “The Ayes have it” and bangs down his gavel. That was the entire convention, just one over-ride after another. Votes taken while delegates were mysteriously delayed outside the hall. On and on…
Look, Romney won! The Republican Party cheated, changed the rules and made it impossible for a fair delegate count to be made. If that’s politics, then you guys deserve what you get.
Report Post »jopmur
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:38pmGet John McCain out of Florida and back to weeding his garden as fast as you can. He‘s as progressive as they come and doesn’t belong anywhere but his own garden.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:18pmSHUTUP SOY:PATTY HENRY
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:56pm
PUT all ELSE Aside…after the Convention:
GO
SEE
2016
The Movie
GO
Report Post »NOW
The only fact that Dinesh D’Souza got wrong was the date Obama met up with Bill (Terrorist) Ayers: Dinesh says 1995. NOT SO! 1988! BTW WIKEPEDIA HAS BEEN CAREFULLY EDITED and Poignant parts removed, other faux facts added: When Michelle Robinson got out of Law School, (88) she went to work for SIDNEY AUSTIN LAW FIRM. Guess who was already working there when Michelle arrived??? RIGHTO! Bernadine Dohrn. (you know, the convicted criminal – reason she can’t practice law) wife of …wait for it. BILL AYERS. so by 1988 Michelle Robinson knew and was a pal of Bernadine Dohrn— guess who else was in that SIDNEY AUSTIN LAW FIRM in the summer of 88? and then 89? Why yes, Barack Obama. SO is there anyway on God’s Green Earth that Barrack Hussein Obama, Communist, would not have also hung out with one Bernadine Dohrn and her husband Bill Ayers (and Michelle) ??
HE is a COMMUNIST. They are ALL COMMUNISTS. THE first office Obama ever ran for was State Senator as a >>>>COMMUNIST!!! American Democratic Party. HE didn’t win. That was the last race he lost. Every dirty trick, every lie, every con was then utilized to put that SOB in office.
HE wants to ruin America. He wants to de-militarize us; he wants to break our bank.. I have a message for you- you horrible man: AMERICA is already “ONE-WORLD” living under one roof ..you case.
soybomb315_II
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:49pmwhy would the delegates be energized? They have completely failed their first mission, which was to prevent getting run over by the RNC establishment. The rule changes that are now in effect (as well as the primary process for 2016) will make it very very very difficult for a Tea Party candidate to get the nomination in the future. Obviously, this was by design
The establishment planned this ahead of time because they knew the cloak of anti-obamaism would shield them from any setbacks. The progressive/establishment price tag of removing Obama gets steeper every week. Because of all this, there is now zero chance Romney will face a challenger in 2016 which means we will either have 8 years of Romney OR 4 years of Romney plus 4 years of a democrat….
Report Post »therealconservative
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:58pm@soysauce
“why would the delegates be energized? ”
Because the will of WE THE PEOPLE was upheld.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:04pmTHEREALCONSERVATIVE, That is because we the people have not been blinded by Ron Paul.
Report Post »As much as I appreciate the passion for Paul, I still fail to see the depth of Paul.
TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:22pmYeah, sux for you Ron Paul Democrats. Been warning you for months about your playing ‘Patriot Games” and getting slapped down for your Delegate nonsense. Don’t spin the Tea Party or any other grass roots organizations into the mix. This was directed at you noobs and onbody else. Dela with it.
Anyways, I hear that Ron Paul’s supporters (who have turned whining into an art form) are biatching about the “inside job” that Jesse Benton’s (Ron Paul family by marriage and Campaign Manager) been pulling… supposedy “sabotaging” the Paul Fest and now the entire Ron Paul campaign. You candy @sses are unbelievable…. lol.
You Paul insurgents got what you deserved…. now go vote for Obama.
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:24pmDamn puter… “nobody”… “deal”… “supposedly”…
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:42pmrepublicans are now the communists.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:44pmwhere were you the people when Romney had his rallies there were never more than a couple of hundred people there while Obama has tens or even hundreds of thousands of people show up. nobody like Romney. Obama wins relection unless Gary Johnson pulls a miracle.
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:55pmINDI. Johnson is the second hand smoke floating around in a room full of pot heads…
BUT… you’re obviously familiar with the crowds Obama has gotten. Were you in the cheap seats??
Report Post »therealconservative
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:59pm@indiv
“where were you the people when Romney had his rallies there were never more than a couple of hundred people there while Obama has tens or even hundreds of thousands of people show up”
That statement proves just how uninformed and delusional you really are. Join the real world and stop getting your info from DailyKOs, HuppPo, MSNBC or DNC.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:04pmthe lds made their own hard drugs.
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:28am@detractors
This isnt about Ron Paul. I wish you had some better reading comprehension. This is about future tea party candidates – which maybe are just as seditious in your opinion…..
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