Tampa, Fla. – Republican officials released a revised convention-week schedule. Changes in the schedule are the result of the convention's decision postpone the Monday, August 27 sessions due to weather-related concerns.
The revised schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 27, 2012
2:00 p.m. Chairman of the RNC Reince Priebus Call to Order/Start Debt Clocks 2:10 p.m. Announcement of Recess
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
2:00 p.m. Chairman of the RNC Reince Priebus Color Guard Knights of Columbus Pledge of Allegiance by Former Governor Tim Babcock (MT)/ Tom Hogan (FL) National Anthem sung by Philip Alongi Invocation by Rabbi Meir Soloveichik Opening procedural steps, appointment of convention committees Welcoming remarks, and House and Senate candidates and RNC auxiliaries RNC Chairman Priebus RNC Co-Chairman Sharon Day Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn Convention Chief Executive Officer William Harris Chairman of Tampa Bay Host Committee Al Austin Republican Congressional Candidates State Delegate Barbara Comstock (VA) Representative Tim Griffin (AR) Republican Senate Candidates Republican National Committee auxiliaries Consideration of convention committee reports RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Committee on Credentials Chairman Mike Duncan Committee on Permanent Organization Chairwoman Zoraida Fonalledas Convention Permanent Chairman Speaker John Boehner, Presiding Official Convention Photograph Committee on Rules Chairman John Sununu Committee on Resolutions Chairman Governor Bob McDonnell Committee on Resolutions Co-Chairman U.S. Senator John Hoeven Committee on Resolutions Co-Chairman U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn Roll Call for Nomination of President of the United States Roll Call for Nomination of Vice President of the United States
6:40 p.m. Recess
7:00 p.m. Reconvene Remarks by Speaker John Boehner Remarks by RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Video and remarks by Mayor Mia Love (Saratoga Springs, UT), U.S. congressional candidate Remarks by Janine Turner Remarks by former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum Remarks by Host, U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers 8:00 p.m. Remarks by U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (NH), accompanied by Jack Gilchrist Remarks by Governor John Kasich (OH) Remarks by Governor Mary Fallin (OK) Remarks by Governor Bob McDonnell (VA), accompanied by Bev Gray Remarks by Governor Scott Walker (WI) 9:00 p.m. Remarks by Governor Brian Sandoval (NV) Remarks by Sher Valenzuela (small business owner, candidate for DE Lt. Governor) Remarks by Senate Republican Candidate Ted Cruz (TX) Remarks by Artur Davis Remarks by Governor Nikki Haley (SC) 10:00 p.m. Remarks by Mrs. Luce' Vela Fortuño Remarks by Mrs. Ann Romney Remarks by Governor Chris Christie (NJ) Benediction by Sammy Rodriguez Adjournment
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
7:00 p.m. Convention convenes Call to order Introduction of Colors by Amputee Veterans of America Support Team (AVAST) Pledge of Allegiance by Brigadier General Patrick E. Rea, US Army (Ret.) National Anthem sung by Ayla Brown Invocation by Ishwar Singh Ron Paul Video Remarks by Senate Republican Leader and Convention Temporary Chairman Mitch McConnell (KY) Remarks by Senator Rand Paul (KY) Remarks by Christopher Devlin-Young and Jeanine McDonnell 8:00 p.m. Remarks by Senator John McCain (AZ) Remarks by Attorney General Pam Bondi (FL) and Attorney General Sam Olens (GA) Remarks by Governor Bobby Jindal (LA) Remarks by Senator John Thune (SD) Remarks by Senator Rob Portman (OH) 9:00 p.m. Remarks by Governor Luis Fortuño (PR) Remarks by Governor Tim Pawlenty (MN) Bush 41, 43 Film Remarks by Mike Huckabee 10:00 p.m. Remarks by Condoleezza Rice Remarks by Governor Susana Martinez (NM) Remarks by vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan Benediction by Archbishop Demetrios Adjournment
Thursday, August 30, 2012
7:00 p.m. Convention convenes Call to order Introduction of Colors US Central Command Joint Forces Color Guard Team Pledge of Allegiance by Dylan Nonaka National Anthem sung by SEVEN Invocation by Ken and Priscilla Hutchins Remarks by U.S. Rep. Connie Mack (FL) Reagan Legacy Video Remarks by Newt and Callista Gingrich Remarks by Craig Romney 8:00 p.m. Remarks by Governor former Jeb Bush (FL) Remarks by Bob White, chairman of Romney for President campaign Remarks by Grant Bennett Remarks by Tom Stemberg 9:00 p.m. Remarks by former Massachusetts Lt. Governor Kerry Healey Remarks by Jane Edmonds, former Massachusetts Secretary of Workforce Remarks by Olympians Michael Eruzione, Derek Parra and Kim Rhode 10:00 p.m. Remarks by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (FL) Remarks by presidential nominee Mitt Romney Benediction by Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan Speaker Boehner declares convention adjourned
Tuesday, January 8 2013 3:17 PM EST2013-01-08 20:17:40 GMT
"Today, I am announcing my decision not to seek election as Governor of Ohio in 2014," said Ted Strickland, former Governor of Ohio. "In many ways, this has been a very difficult decision. I look back
Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced Tuesday that he will not run for that office in 2014.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law that gives distressed communities the ability to choose an emergency manager or other remedies to fix their finances.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law that gives distressed communities the ability to choose an emergency manager or other remedies to fix their finances.
Thursday, December 13 2012 6:27 PM EST2012-12-13 23:27:52 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - State senators on Thursday cast largely symbolic votes supporting a bipartisan plan to change the way Ohio draws political maps. The Senate passed the measure almost unanimously
State senators on Thursday cast largely symbolic votes supporting a bipartisan plan to change the way Ohio draws political maps.
Monday, December 10 2012 4:06 PM EST2012-12-10 21:06:28 GMT
The presidential election is over so now Toledo voters can turn their attention to the mayor's race.Mayor Mike Bell (I) has not announced whether he'll run for re-election but some challengers are close
The presidential election is over so now Toledo voters can turn their attention to the mayor's race.Mayor Mike Bell (I) has not announced whether he'll run for re-election but some challengers are close
President Barack Obama has arrived at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on a trip to visit a suburban Detroit auto plant.
President Barack Obama has arrived at a suburban Detroit auto plant for a visit geared to the economy and his administration's tax standoff with congressional Republicans.
The debate about legalizing marijuana is happening in most states across the country. Across the state line in Michigan, residents can now legally use medical marijuana. The Toledo Blade’s Kris Turner is working on a two-part series about the changing marijuana laws.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:29:25 GMT
Lots of people will be outside this Memorial Day weekend. They might be barbecuing, maybe fishing or hiking. Ticks will also be out this weekend. Ticks prefer the upper 60s, low brush and tall grass. The
The mild Memorial Day weekend weather will have people out enjoying the outdoors. The ticks will also be out. Health officials say if bitten people can become very sick.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:02:20 GMT
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary. Police say he tried to break into a
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:27:22 GMT
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible,
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible, as well as the vehicle they were driving.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:13:51 GMT
The Lucas County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance from the public regarding the homicide of James Safadi. Safadi was killed last weekend at a home on the 8900 block of River Road. Two rings
The Lucas County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance from the public regarding the homicide of James Safadi. Safadi was killed last weekend at a home on the 8900 block of River Road.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:04:26 GMT
Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachery White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20. If
Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachary White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:56:32 GMT
Friday is a sad anniversary in Monroe, Michigan. Four years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan was last seen alive, the investigation into her murder continues. Signs of heartache across Monroe are still
Today is a sad anniversary in Monroe, Michigan. Four years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan was last seen alive, the investigation into her murder continues.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:22:36 GMT
High pressure will move in overnight tonight which will keep the clouds away and allow the winds to go calm. This will lead to unseasonably cold air Saturday morning. Lows are expected to be in the upper
A late season frost is expected Memorial Day weekend for parts of Ohio.
It was a busy week on Capitol Hill as the IRS scandal took center stage. 13abc's Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso takes a look at what’s ahead and has reaction from our local lawmakers.
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