Republican National Convention

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 30: Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (L) stands with his wife, Ann Romney and family as Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and his wife, Janna Ryan is with his family on stage as balloons drop after accepting the nomination during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC which will conclude today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 30: Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and wife, Janna Ryan (R) stand in the balloon drop during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC which will conclude today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 30: Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (L) and Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) wave on stage after accepting the nomination during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC which will conclude today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney thanks the audience as he arrives on stage at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 30, 2012 on the final day of the Republican National Convention (RNC). The RNC culminates today with the formal nomination of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan as the GOP presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the US presidential election. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves as arrives on stage to accept the Republican presidential nomination during the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa August 30, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves to delegates before speaking at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 30: Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters as he enters to deliver his nomination acceptance speech during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC which will conclude today. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan (C) greets running mate Mitt Romney's sons and their wives at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 30, 2012 on the final day of the Republican National Convention (RNC). The RNC will culminate later today with the formal nomination of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan as the GOP presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the US presidential election. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 30: Attendees hold campaign signs during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC which will conclude today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Actor Clint Eastwood addresses an empty chair and questions it as if it were President Barack Obama as he endorses Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney during the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 30, 2012 REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS ENTERTAINMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Participants listen during the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 30, 2012. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

American singer Taylor Hicks performs on his harmonica at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 30, 2012 on the final day of the Republican National Convention (RNC). The RNC will culminate later today with the formal nomination of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan as the GOP presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the US presidential election. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages

Ohio delegate Lyn Bliss, right, from Greenville watches a video presentation during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (L) stands onstage with teacher Sean Duffy (C) and student Frantz Placide as he addresses the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 30, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Kansas delegates, from left, Randy Duncan from Brookville, Clay Barker from Leawood, Amanda Adkins from Kansas City and Helen Van Etten from Topeka read their smart phone during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, talks to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker with one of her grandsons during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

A participant wears a Republican t-shirt during the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 30, 2012. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, and his vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., pose for photos with campaign staff before a walk through on the stage of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Stagehands make final adjustments to the expanded stage where Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will accept his party's nomination later tonight a the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) speaks during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 29, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC, which is scheduled to conclude August 30. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan's wife Janna, left, sits next to his mother Betty Ryan Douglas during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 29, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC, which is scheduled to conclude August 30. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (C) sits in his hotel room with his grandchildren as he watches a television broadcast of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaking during the Republican National Convention on August 29, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. As the Republican National Convention continues, Mitt Romney will travel to Indianapolis to Address the American Legion. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 29, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC, which is scheduled to conclude August 30. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Texas delegate Patrick O'Daniel from Austin fashions a fighting doll of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney on his hand during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Senator John McCain gestures as he walks up to the podium during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Members of the family of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell look at their mobile phones after the speech by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 29, 2012. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Delegates from the state of Maine and supporters of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul chant \"As Maine goes, so goes the Nation\" after they staged a walkout at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 29, 2012 during the Republican National Convention (RNC). The RNC will culminate on August 30th with the formal nomination of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan as the GOP presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the US presidential election. AFP PHOTO Mladen ANTONOVMLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/GettyImages

South Dakota Senator John Thune gestures to the delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Supporters of former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul unveil a large sign during the third session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida August 29, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)

Charlie Ryan, the son of Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., stands on the edge of the stage during a walk through ahead of his father's speech at the Republican National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Catherine Akin, of Jasper, Fla., a demonstrators participate in a protest rally in the rain, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Protestors gathered in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is surrounded by reporters during a tour of the convention floor at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Bradley Thompson, production manager for the Republican National Convention, left, proposes to his girlfriend Laura Bowman, a production coordinator, on the stage of the convention hall, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Kathy Eshelman of Columbus, Ohio, standing outside the RNC's security perimeter. As the founder of a small business, Eshelman's main political concern is a friendly business climate, which she feels is supported best by Republicans.

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney watches as his wife, Ann Romney and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice stand and applaud during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie takes the stage to deliver the keynote address during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Remote_Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, reacts as he walks up to the podium to address the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

epa03373143 Former Secretary of State Condolezza Rice (L) talks with delegates during the evening session of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, USA, 28 August 2012. Mitt Romney was officially nominated as the Republican presidential nominee for the 2012 US presidential election. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Former Republican presidential candidate and current Texas Governor Rick Perry (L) speaks to the media at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican National Convention is expected to host 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages

The sons of Mitt Romney, Craig and Josh (R), applaud in the bleechers at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican National Convention is expected to host 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages

epa03373108 Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich (C) talks with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (R) on the floor of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, USA, 28 August 2012. Mitt Romney was officially nominated as the Republican presidential nominee for the 2012 US presidential election. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

Former republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum takes a picture of attendees at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Wisconsin delegates react as as Mitt Romney is nominated for the Office of the President of the United States at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Chairman of the Republican National Committee Reince Priebus, left, pats House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, on the shoulder after his speech during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Delegates join in as The Oak Ridge Boys sing the song \"Amazing Grace\" during the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida August 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

The oldest delagate, former Montana Gov. Tim Bobcock, 93, and the youngest delegate 17-year-old Evan Robert Drain from Alexandria, Va., talk at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: Scott Romney (C) speaks during roll call during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) walks the arena floor during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: Darrell Young (L) a supporter of former Republican presidential candidate U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) debates with Tonya Wieman a supporter of President Barack Obama as they stand together as they protest on the first full day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The Republican party delegates were prepared to affirm Mitt Romney as the party's nominee as the convention began its first full session after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Alternate delegates from Maine scream and protest new Republican party rules that will affect the impact of grassroots movements during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida August 28, 2012 REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: A delegate from Kansas wears a witches outfit during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: Delegate Don Genhart wears American flag cowboy boots during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: Protesters walk together through the streets on the first full day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The Republican party delegates were prepared to affirm Mitt Romney as the party's nominee as the convention began its first full session after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

\"Col.\" Oscar Poole from Georgia listens during the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 28, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

A purse containing the latest issue of Time magazine, with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on the cover, is seen during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida August 28, 2012. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney hands out cookies during a flight to Tampa, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: Law enforcement officers block a downtown street during a protest on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The demonstration was being held just before of the start of the Republican's nominating convention which will hold its first session on August 28. The convention was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to hit the Tampa area. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

epa03371526 A video of Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Rmoney plays on the multiscreen after Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus closed the days session at the Republican National Convention in the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida USA 27 August, 2012. Convention organizers have cancelled the first day of activities on 27 August, when presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was to have been nominated, due to uncertainty over Tropical Storm Isaac. EPA/SHAWN THEW

Delegates take a picture of themselves before the chairman of the Republican National Convention (RNC) Reince Priebus gaveled the convention to order at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 27, 2012. Due to tropical storm Isaac, the convention was called to order and then immediate recess until the afternoon on Tuesday, August 28th. The 2012 Republican National Convention is expected to host 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories.AFP PHOTO Brendan SMIALOWSKIBRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/GettyImages

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: A supporter of U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) holds a poster in front of a sign that reads \"We Can Do Better\" during the start of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The RNC is scheduled to convene today, but will hold its first full session tomorrow after being delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus gavels the 2012 Republican National Convention into session during the opening session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida August 27, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: Protesters walk through the streets before the start of the Republican National Convention being held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The convention will hold its first session on August 28. It was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to hit the Tampa area. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: People bow their heads during the benediction at the start of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The RNC is scheduled to convene today, but will hold its first full session tomorrow after being delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie walks through the convention floor before the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. reacts to the loud amplified sound from banging the gavel as he checks out the stage at the Republican National Convention inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

TOPSHOTS A police officer orders a protester from the movement \"99%ers\" not write slogans on the sidewalk during a rally in downtown Tampa before the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida August 26, 2012. Due to incoming severe weather and possible hurricane conditions expected to hit the state by Monday, the Republicans have decided to cut short their National Convention by one day.AFP PHOTO/MLADEN ANTONOVMLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/GettyImages