The Best RNC Headlines From Around the Web (Day 2)
We've compiled some of the best, funniest, oddest or most interesting Republican National Convention stories from Patch and other local and national media.
Are you a political junkie? Can't get enough of all the headlines about the Republican National Convention?
Patch is bringing you hyperlocal coverage of the RNC, from the floor at the Tampa Bay Times Forum and from local angles in 23 different Patch towns across the region.
We're also pulling some of the best, funniest, oddest or most interesting RNC stories from around the web and compiling the links here for your convenience.
Below is just a sampling that we'll continue to update, and if you find an RNC-related link that's interesting, feel free to post it in the comments section at the bottom.
Patch:
Delegates Focus on RNC, Not Isaac (Gulfport)
Photo Gallery: Signs of the RNC in Clearwater (Clearwater)
Ann Romney to Attend All Children's Ribbon Cutting (Old Northeast-Downtown St. Pete)
Clearwater ‘SuperHero’ Turns Heads at RNC (Clearwater)
TPD: Only One Arrest Made in Demonstrations (South Tampa)
RNC Protesters Pleased With Police Reaction (South Tampa)
Compressed Natural Gas Supporters Spread Message at RNC (Carrollwood-Northdale)
Other Local Media:
Sarah Palin look-alike 'makes it rain' at Tampa strip club (TBO)
RNC Talk of The Town: Traffic problems (TBO)
Finally, a full day ahead for the RNC (Bay News 9)
Romney to be officially nominated tonight at RNC (TBO)
Police warn of false information on social media (Fox News – Tampa)
Ann Romney's job tonight is to help her husband's image (Tampa Bay Times)
Brief standoff marks disappointing turnout for RNC protests (TBO)
RNC: Downsized Fla. delegation will mix work, fun (Bay News 9)
Poll: Ahead of speech, Romney faces empathy gap (WTSP Channel 10)
A subdued start for GOP convention as Isaac surges (Fox News – Tampa)
National Media:
RNC 2012: Republicans Showcase Romney As Storm Clouds Convention (Huffington Post)
GOP tries to fire up the party faithful (CNN)
GOP convention delegates get perks (USA Today)
RNC vs. DNC -- Will Medical Marijuana Decide the Election? (Huffington Post)
At RNC: pirates, showgirls, and possibly a defector (Miami Herald)
Chris Christie RNC speech preview (Washington Post)
