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Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 08/31/2012

Yes, of course Michaele Salahi came to the convention with Neal Schon and Journey
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It’s a strictly non-partisan gig for the classic-rock guitarist and the former White House crasher.

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Posted at 11:08 PM ET, 08/30/2012

Clint Eastwood goes unscripted with punchy speech at Republican convention (video)
By Amy Argetsinger
RELIABLE SOURCE | The Hollywood legend addressed an empty chair as if it were President Obama and occasionally veered from GOP message.

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Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 08/30/2012

John McCain’s quiet birthday on the sidelines in Tampa
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The 2008 nominee celebrated his 76th birthday with an early speech at the convention and a drop-by at a party headined by his daugher, Meghan. Has Romney asked him for advice? “Oh, as a courtesy.”

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Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 08/30/2012

Read this, Tampa edition: RNC ‘72 page recalls close encounter with senator; partying with the mega-donors
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It was a different era: Our colleague Ann Gerhart remembers a friendly pat on the butt from Strom Thurmond at Nixon’s re-election convention. Also, partying with the mega-donors and watching TV with the idealogues.

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Posted at 12:21 AM ET, 08/30/2012

Who’s the fourth kid with the Paul Ryan family? Chloe Romney (video)
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That was Mitt’s granddaughter scooting out of the frame when the cameras cut to the Ryan family during his speech Wednesday night.

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Posted at 07:18 PM ET, 08/29/2012

GOP women in red on convention stage: Was there a memo going around? (photos)
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It wasn’t just Ann Romney in Nancy Reagan red. Was this look coordinated?

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Posted at 05:48 PM ET, 08/29/2012

Quoted: Josh Romney on continuing the Romney dynasty
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Not his torch to carry, it seems.

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Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 08/29/2012

GOProud puts economics before gay marriage at ‘Homocon’ dance party in Tampa
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Meet the gay tea-party activists

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Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 08/29/2012

Janna Ryan makes debut with Ann Romney at warm, fuzzy Republican women's breakfast
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Janna Ryan speaks out for the first time.

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Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 08/29/2012

Read this, Tampa edition: A lonely Romney cheerleader; purple shuttles of doom?
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Other interesting convention stories in the Washington Post.

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Posted at 02:46 PM ET, 08/28/2012

Republicans make up for lost time at convention parties: Long lines for Rubio bash, hungry predators at booze-industry fete
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Sorry, but if you're not a very VIP, you probably can’t get in.

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Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 08/28/2012

Quoted: Donald Trump lashes out at Arianna Huffington
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Yikes, what’s that about?

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Posted at 09:05 AM ET, 08/28/2012

Read this, Tampa edition: David Bossie, BeBe Winans, ‘Newt U,’ Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathleen Turner, ‘2016’
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Other interesting stories from the Republican National Convention in the Washington Post.

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Posted at 08:22 PM ET, 08/27/2012

Tampa musical acts: Some Republican stalwarts, but others cross party lines
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BeBe Winans, a Democrat, joins Republicans like Kid Rock and Trace Adkins at the GOP convention.

By The Reliable Source  |  08:22 PM ET, 08/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:10 PM ET, 08/27/2012

Hottest bar in Tampa: Google’s free espresso bar
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The lines were about as long as they’d be for free booze.

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Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 08/27/2012

Jon Voight in Tampa: Hollywood’s new senior Republican
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The Oscar winner makes the scene in support of Romney at the Republican convention.

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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 08/27/2012

Lisa Ann, Sarah Palin impersonator, brings political message to Tampa strip club
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She’s pro-guns, anti-hunting, and unconcerned about the economy — porn is fairly recession proof.

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