Live Thread: GOP National Convention

8/28/28

[KansasGirl]

On C-Span

Speakers today include:

• RNC co-chairman Sharon Day

• Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn

• Convention chief executive officer William Harris

• Tampa Bay Host Committee chairman Al Austin

• House Speaker John Boehner

• Chairman of committee on rules John Sununu

• Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, chairman of committee on resolutions

• U.S. Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota and U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, co-chairs of committee on resolutions

• Actor Janine Turner

• Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum

• U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire

• Ohio Gov. John Kasich

• Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin

• Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

• Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval

• Delaware lieutenant governor candidate Sher Valenzuela

• U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz of Texas

• Former Democratic congressman Artur Davis

• South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley

• First lady of Puerto Rico Lucé Vela Gutierrez

And in the prime time, 10 p.m. hour:

• Ann Romney

• New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

• The Rev. Sammy Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (benediction)

[peggybac]

WE ARE the United States of America.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

great post.

[rwfromkansas]

He sometimes can be a Dem hack, but sometimes I feel he genuinely is trying to be fair to both sides like that. I like watching Bob normally....feels like grandpa or something.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

Gov Christie:

You see....We are THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

[GRRRRR]

From the speeches tonight, I’d say the Tea Party has a nice bench ready to play in 2014 and 2016.

If we can get Mitt to be businesslike and keep his mouth under control, we might have a chance at saving this country.

What Cabinet position would we put Christie in?

[P.O.E.]

Christie

“There will be times when you have to choose between being loved and being respected - always choose respect.”

- eh paisan!

“Popularity is fleeting”

“Tonight, I say “enough” tonight we are going to choose respect over love”

[arasina]

I don’t know about others here, but I think Chris Christie is doing a terrific job in his speech. (I’m a little partial to Italians - even if it’s only 50% - LOL.)

[defconw]

Nice to see you as well. I am still a FReeper, just not as vocal!

[cornfedcowboy]

One of the curses of HD.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

great speech.

[onyx]

Thanks very much, dearest thecodont. You’re always very sweet and kind to me and please know I cherish your friendship.

God bless you and keep you and everyone you love.

[genetic homophobe]

I agree. Now Christie’s speaking. What a d%$#ch@bag. After Anne’s speech, total letdown.

[rodguy911]

This whole night just become about Ann,hard to describe her in words she was so good.

Its true the more I see mitt and ann them more I like both of them..........

I'm now watching Chris Christie,hes a natural,soooo smooth,a born leader,this guy could do anything he's so good.

[grasshopper2]

“they said it was impossible to speak the truth to the teachers union .... but for the rirst time ... we did it”

Chris Christie

[matthew fuller]

She is a winner. She hit a home run! She is very lovable, and will be an awesome First Lady.

[matthew fuller]

She is a winner. She hit a home run! She is very lovable, and will be an awesome First Lady.

[Wright Wing]

Rush was right on this one. It is time to slam Obama. I don’t want to hear about bi-partisan support. This is a mess made by Democrats and Obama.

It’s time take names, Christie..

Disappointed in my governor.

[rainee]

I’m 1/32nd Cherokee & I think he’s rocking it!!
Classic Christie...

[MaxMax]

Is that C. Rice sitting next to Romney?

[rodguy911]

Yep! That's my thought exactly: Ann just won her husband the election!!!

I don't think we can say it enough!!