Republican National Convention News

Now that the national political conventions are over, political pundits and average citizens now debate who was the big winner, Democrats or Republicans. The question also arises as to whether the convention winner will also win at the ballot box.

Carmel - Yes, Clint Eastwood did realize the chair he quizzed at the Republican National Convention was empty. And no, contrary to popular Twitter opinion, he wasn't drunk. So what's the story behind the speech? Eastwood tells us in his own words.

Tampa - Mitt Romney is making history. Romney's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention last week has set a new record for the lowest rated convention speech for a presidential candidate in Gallup poll's history

Tampa - "America's Got Talent" results episode Wednesday night had more viewers than the Republican National Convention on all three major networks combined.

Tampa - Politics and politicians are not exactly known for impeccable honesty. George Washington may not have been able to tell a lie, but according to Fox News' Sally Kohn, Paul Ryan found it hard to tell the truth.

Tampa - During the Republican National Convention, the GOP showcased its diversity by giving many Hispanics and blacks speaking roles. One person garnered much attention after her fiery speech: Mia Love, Saratoga Springs mayor and Utah congressional candidate.

Tampa - On Tuesday, the Republican party proudly announced to the world their choice for the next president of the United States: the former governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney.

Tampa - Tuesday, Democrats who wished tropical storm Isaac would hit Tampa and that protesters would storm the Republican Convention as mainstream media reporters rubbed their hands together were deeply disappointed.

Tampa - The left-wing blogs are lighting up Wednesday morning and accusing the GOP of racism following an incident of a Republican National Convention attendee allegedly throwing peanuts at a black CNN camerawoman and stating, "This is how we feed animals."

Tampa - To appease much of the grassroots support for retiring Texas Congressman Ron Paul, the campaign for the presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney has confirmed that a tribute video will be aired for the longtime libertarian-leaning representative.

Tampa - Republican officials remain optimistic Thursday with plans to hold the Republican National Convention on Monday, despite the approach of hurricane Isaac and threat of winds strong enough to break windows and down trees.

Tampa - Hurricane Isaac, a tropical storm, is due to hit southeast of Puerto Rico and Florida next week. If it does hit Tampa Bay, then the effects could be devastating.

Tampa - Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus announced this week the speakers list at the GOP convention, which is to be held at the end of the month. Speeches will be given by a variety of Republicans, including those to the left of Mitt Romney.

Tampa - Former two-term Republican President George W. Bush has declined an invitation to attend next month's Republican National Convention in Tampa, his spokesperson Freddy Ford confirmed in an email Friday.

Washington - While the Obama administration and many main stream media outlets continue to claim we are in the midst of an economic recovery, evidence of an epic economic decline is mounting.

Rep. Ron Paul may be have stopped actively campaigning for president, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to fade away quietly.

Republican officials are hoping to derail a planned liberty event honoring Ron Paul –– the only GOP challenger left against Mitt Romney –– leading up to the GOP convention in Tampa, his backers say.

Tampa - Texas Congressman Ron Paul has qualified to have his name on the ballot at the Republican National Convention in August, Fox News has confirmed. The three-time presidential candidate will be Mitt Romney's sole rival in Tampa.

Mobile - Sources close to the Newt Gingrich presidential campaign say that conversations of "what-if" scenarios are transpiring. One of the "what-ifs" is Gingrich asking former rival and Texas Governor Rick Perry to be his running mate.

A Pakistani man was sentenced to thirty years behind bars today following his conviction in a plot to blow up New York City's Herald Square subway station.