More from Tampa: Report # 7

Debra Maggart  In TENNESSEE we told the truth to the teachers union and reformed tenure. Gov. Christie ! 

Democrats believe in teacher unions-WE believe in teachers ! Great point Gov. Christie

 debramaggartRT @HeyTammyBruce: What a night! Congratulations & thanks @AnnDRomney for presenting one of the most inspiring speeches we've had in ...

 matthewhurtt Me and the next Senator from Texas: http://t.co/tGDO4T6l

 matthewhurtt Hanging out with @ChuckGrassley: http://t.co/BzopQviN

Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey Line of the night by Governor Chris Christie: "Democrats believe in teacher UNIONS. We believe in TEACHERS." We proved that in a big way in Tennessee. 

Mary Littleton Celebrating the evening with

Tennessee's living legends... Gov. Dunn,

Sen. Brock and Ted Welch!

Kathleen Starnes added 6 new photos.

Here is the famous picture of TN giving

all 58 Delegates to Romney.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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matthewhurttRT @Presto202: 5K delegates at #GOP2012. Meet 3 first-time time dels, including @matthewhurtt. #Romney #RonPaul http://t.co/AGacB2iN

 Matthew Hurtt says delegates can help shape Republican ideals.

"You know, it's a two-party system in America and, if we want to see change, I'm convinced that we have to work within one of the two parties," he said.

 robints MSNBC's refusal 2cover speeches of non-Caucasian Republicans N primetime proves commitment 2 racist narrative http://t.co/8KO5KcuY #tcot



TNGOP.@MittRomney sons extol dad's work ethic to Tennessee delegates http://t.co/HYDCQ2c8 @BillHaslam says voters have ‘really clear’ choice in presidential election http://t.co/pkmVO6IR

 matthewhurtt Spending the morning with Iowans. .@SenRandPaul at the Iowa breakfast: http://t.co/UE4SZvXQ  Rand Paul talks about the successes and setbacks of Ron Paul's Presidential campaign. #GOP2012

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What's happening in Tampa: Report # 6

Matthew Hurtt ‏@matthewhurtt
I met Scott Walker today; told him I was very happy to travel to Wisconsin to help him win #WIRecall.8:03 PM - 28 Aug 12

Lang Wiseman ‏@LangWiseman

The Oak Ridge Boys with a stirring acapella rendition of Amazing Grace! #GOP2012 #tngop http://pic.twitter.com/kdJbQQvB

Matthew Hurtt ‏@matthewhurtt 7:14 PM - 28 Aug 12

Thanks to all my new followers who came on board at the height of #GOPConvention shenanigans today. What a blow to the #grassroots... 

 The Oak Ridge Boys ‏@oakridgeboys

Time To Sing at The RNC http://pic.twitter.com/vDio4uw6

RobinTSmith ‏@robints

Another very class act in GOP leadership, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rogers. #GOP2012 Her personal testimony is a blessing like Sher Valenzuela.

  

Rep. Debra Maggart ‏@debramaggart

We are singing Amazing Grace with @joebonsall and our Oak Ridge Boys 

 Rep. Debra Maggart ‏@debramaggart

Sitting on the RNC Convention floor waiting to see @joebonsall and Hendersonville TN's Oak Ridge Boys! 6:59 PM - 28 Aug 12

RobinTSmith ‏@robints

Amazing Grace...it doesn't come from the government but from our Creator! #GOP2012

Adam Nickas ‏@NickasTN
Chris Christie's rendition of "God Bless the USA" was superb. #joke 6:35 PM - 28 Aug 12
Adam Nickas ‏@NickasTN

The obligatory singing of "Proud to be an American" #GOP2012

Chas Sisk ‏@chassisk

Breaking: "Proud To Be An American" is being sung at the #RNC -- but not by Lee Greenwood. 6:32 PM - 28 Aug 12

Matthew Hurtt ‏@matthewhurtt

Highlight of today: Being interviewed by @TheDailyShow's #Indecision team. Although I couldn't find #Guam on the map. 

 Matthew Hurtt ‏@matthewhurtt

Just bumped into David Koch, a delegate from NY. 5:23 PM - 28 Aug 12

 Chas Sisk ‏@chassisk

And the biggest cheer of the night just went up for Wisc. Gov. Scott Walker. 5:04 PM - 28 Aug 12

Tim Stanley ‏@timothy_stanley

Look, in front! It's Beth Cambell!

Tennessee roll caller celebrates having given women the vote. #tampa 4:56 PM - 28 Aug 12

 RobinTSmith ‏@robints

TN-great 2C @BillHaslam @RonRamsey ,world's best RNC Committeewoman Peggy Lambert Nroll call.Lots of other hardworkers out of view. #GOP2012 4:58 PM - 28 Aug 12

 Tennessee GOP ‏@TNGOP

TN Governor @BillHaslam announces that all of TN's 58 delegates are cast for @MittRomney #GOP2012 4:55 PM - 28 Aug 12

  Matthew Hurtt ‏@matthewhurtt

With New Jersey's delegates counted, Mitt Romney is the nominee. RobinTSmith ‏@robints

Indeed, it's New Jersey! 4:40 PM - 28 Aug 12

Governor Ron Ramsey

Waiting patiently for Tennessee's opportunity to officially nominate Mitt Romney for President!

Rep.MarshaBlackburn ‏@VoteMarsha

Just presented the platform to the full convention. Overwhelmingly accepted! http://pic.twitter.com/YxkPvbgQ 3:44 PM - 28 Aug 12 

Chas Sisk ‏@chassisk

I think Boehner pulled the old speaker's trick of hearing the side he wanted to win. #RNC #RNCTN 3:28 PM - 28 Aug 12

Matthew Hurtt ‏@matthewhurtt

Rules adopted among a sea of loud Nos. 

 Chas Sisk ‏@chassisk

Rules committee member John Ryder told me this morning that the Paul people probably wouldn't be able to stop the rules change. 

 Chas Sisk ‏@chassisk

Texans are still chanting "Point of Order" about Paul. Sununu trying to pass the rules. 

Chas Sisk ‏@chassisk

Reince Priebus actually had to use the gavel to try to restore order. Texas keeps trying to shout down the speaker. #RNC 3:19 PM - 28 Aug 1Chas Sisk ‏@chassisk The GOP leadership is now just trying to move on while people keep shouting. #RNC #RNCTN 3:21 PM - 28 Aug 12

 

Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey ‏@RonRamsey

Great to be on the floor at the Republican National Convention in Tampa with my friend Governor @BillHaslam. http://pic.twitter.com/zYswXI5n

 2:29 PM - 28 Aug 12

Matthew Hurtt ‏@matthewhurtt

Ron Paul just walked by. 2:29 PM - 28 Aug 12

Diane Black for Congress

Great day at the Republican National Convention! Look forward to hearing Governor Chris Christie and Ann Romney's speeches later tonight.

Debra Maggart

We are finally getting this Party started! Delegates boarding the buses to head to the RNC Convention.

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What are our Republican friends doing in Tampa: #5

Republican National Convention Part I: 'Oh My God, There's Matt Lauer'
Nashville Scene, by Steven Hale on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 10:52 AM

“By the way, there’s no Fox News here," says Julia Hurley, on the phone from her hotel in Tampa, Fla. "There’s no Fox News. I can’t believe it.....

Hurley, the outgoing state representative, and famously, former Hooter's waitress, has graciously agreed to be our primary source at the Republican National Convention. We can't be there ourselves, so we'll be checking in with her throughout the week for updates on all the politicking, speech-making, and hobnobbing — but mostly the hobnobbing.  ....

Hurley explains that delegates from swing states are put up closer to the heart of the convention, presumably an act of encouragement to remind them how much they're needed in November. Delegates from in-the-bag states like Tennessee won't be on the front lines of the presidential race, and so they find themselves a bit further from the action. Moreover, to get to the city they must cross a causeway, which the state of Florida closes when wind speeds exceed 45 mph. 

Rules change agreement averts floor fightHuman Events, August 28, 2012 | 12:46 PM
At one point, the phones at the Tennessee GOP state headquarters were shut down after a flood of irate calls protesting Rule 15/16, one source told us. There was some talk among convention delegates arriving in Tampa Sunday that the rules rewrite was ..

Notes on Tennesseans at the Republican National Convention ...
From the Tampa Bay Times: During the convention in Tampa next week, nearly 250 delegates from Tennessee will be staying at the historic Safety Harbor ...
blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/.../notes-on-tennesseans-at-the-re.ht...

 Video: Tampa town leaders give TN Republican Party key to city ...
Tennessee delegates arrive in Safety Harbor for the Republican National Convention, as Tropical Storm Isaac moves along the Florida coast.

Claire Crouch 1:09pm Aug 27

Congressman Fleishmann also spoke to our group. Congressman Duncan is here with us and will speak to us later in the week. We have many of our state legislators here with us. I expect to see our Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey later this evening, our Speaker Harwell Wednesday and our Governor Haslam later in the week, probably Thursday. The theme of our convention is "A Better Future." Our morning update states "We Can Do Better." "During the last campaign, Barack Obama promised so boldly, but during his administration, he delivered so poorly. The result - the longest sustained period of high unemployment since the Great Depression, lower pay for middle-class families, rising national debt, dashed hopes and diminished dreams. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are prepared to implement an optimistic, achievable plan to increase opportunity and shared prosperity for Americans of every class, every age and every ethnic background. Mitt Romney refuses to believe that America's future is one of long-term unemployment and widespread proverty. He will never accept that we've been outdone, or that American workers can no longer compete. Mitt Romney knows we can do better - and he's got a plan to make sure of it."

Blackburn Announces Speaking Role At
Republican National Convention
Tampa, FL -- Representative Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) announced today her speaking role at the Republican National Convention. Tennessee’s only elected speaking at the Convention, Representative Blackburn is scheduled to take the stage Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 at 4:54pm Eastern and her remarks will be live on C-SPAN and C-SPAN.org. She will address the gathered delegates about her work co-chairing the Republican Party’s Platform Committee. The Republican Party Platform will be available tomorrow at www.gop.gov.

“I’m honored to address the Party’s delegates and present the Party’s Platform. The Committee work has been a great exercise in grassroots democracy as we gathered input from across the country, then came together to discuss, nominate, and vote on the direction the Great Opportunity Party will take in the next four years. This is a Platform we all can be proud of as we work to restore faith, freedom, hope, and opportunity.”

Tennessee GOP ‏@TNGOP

Congressman @RepDianeBlack speaking to the @TNGOP delegation at tonight's dinner http://twitpic.com/aof5j9 6:57 PM - 27 Aug 12

Tennessee GOP ‏@TNGOP

Congressman Marsha Blackburn, co-chair of the RNC platform committee, address the @TNGOP delegation http://twitpic.com/aof2f9

 Tennessee GOP ‏@TNGOP

VIDEO- Day 1 convention update from @ChairmanDevaney https://www.facebook.com/#!/TNGOP  #GOP2012

Mary LittletonMary Littleton for State Representative

Great breakfast and conversation with Senator Corker this morning!

Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey Having a great time with my Tennessee friends here at the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Looking forward to celebrating the nomination of America's Comeback Team: Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan VP! 

Matthew Colter Hurtt

Finnish coverage of my trip to the 2012 Republican National Convention.

Adam Nickas ‏@NickasTN
.@DavidKustoff about to be LIVE on Channel 3 (Memphis) from Tampa Bay. pic.twitter.com/ZLczxX78 6:01 PM - 27 Aug 12

Carol M. Swain ‏@carolmswain
Catch me tonight on The Thom Hartmann Show at 7:30PM EST. I will be discussing President Obama's war on human... http://fb.me/1Vu8fAydM 2:31 PM - 27 Aug 12 

Matthew Hurtt ‏@matthewhurtt

Virginia Delegate Chris Stearns is playing guitar in the bar of the Clearwater Marriott. #GOP2012

Phil Valentine is in Tampa for the Republican convention. With Hurricane Mark Valentine, they'll be reporting on all the news there.

 

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What are they doing in Tampa: Report # 3

Tennessee Republican Party

TNGOP Chairman Chris Devaney and TN Senate Majority Leader Senator Mark Norris present the Mayor of Safety Harbor, FL with a proclamation to thank the city for hosting our TN delegation.

 TNGOP Chairman’s Statement On Platform Committee Passage

 

TAMPA, FL – Today, the Committee on Resolutions passed the 2012 Republican Platform. On the committee were Chris Devaney, Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party, and Congressman Marsha Blackburn, who also co-chaired the committee.
Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney released the following statement:
“Today the committee passed a Republican platform that supports measures to restore our economy, reduce the debt, defend our country and stand up for our Tennessee values. This is a winning platform and one that moves our country forward.
“I also want to commend Congressman Blackburn. She did an outstanding job helping to lead the Platform Committee. She represented our state well.”
Devaney served on the Subcommittee for Economy and Jobs. The platform will be presented to the Republican National Convention next week.

Matthew Hurtt ‏@matthewhurtt

Jimmie Vaughan and John Popper rocking out: pic.twitter.com/JfHXZzsg  9:16 PM - 26 Aug 12

 Matthew Hurtt ‏@matthewhurtt

Just hung out with Jimmie Vaughan... NBD.9:44 PM - 26 Aug 12

 

Rep.MarshaBlackburnVerified ‏@VoteMarsha

Look who I ran into in the hall! @GovBrewer

 7:07 PM - 26 Aug 12

 Rep.MarshaBlackburn ‏@VoteMarsha

good to see @janineturner @julietteturner at @GOPconvention pic.twitter.com/3eM42VZm 6:48 PM - 26 Aug 12

 Chas Sisk ‏@chassisk

Looks like the Oak Ridge Boys will no longer sing the national anthem to open the convention. Revised sched doesn't list them. #RNC #RNCTN

Groups protesting at the Republican convention
WKRN, Nashville News, Nashville Weather and SportsGroups protesting at the Republican convention .... The SEIU has teamed up with a pro-Obama super PAC to target Romney in ads and is expected to spend tens of millions to try to help Obama win.

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