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Lone_Star_Dem

(28,158 posts)
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 05:56 PM Aug 2012

Mitt Romney clinches the Republican nomination

Source: Washington Post

TAMPA --Mitt Romney became the Republican nominee for president on Tuesday afternoon, passing the required threshold of 1,144 delegates in a roll-call vote of convention delegates here.

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But usual happy choreography of a convention roll-call came on a day of headaches for GOP bosses. Unhappy supporters of Texas Rep. Ron Paul, another presidential candidate, booed and chanted as the party adopted rules that could weaken their power in future elections. During the roll call, Ron Paul supporters from Nevada gave their five delegates to Romney with obvious reluctance.

When those rules were put to the convention for a vote, Paul supporters shouted “no,” and “Seat Maine now!” They shouted down one speaker, and forced Republican party chairman Reince Priebus to wield his gavel and demand order.

“The ayes didn’t have it!” Jon Burrows, a delegate from Texas, said after one of the votes. “They’re just railroading this thing through.”



Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ann-romney-gov-christie-to-address-gop-convention-tuesday-night/2012/08/28/de21d634-f0fd-11e1-a612-3cfc842a6d89_story.html



Poor Romney, his coronation was still marred by those people!
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Mitt Romney clinches the Republican nomination (Original Post) Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 OP
This is news? derby378 Aug 2012 #1
And after The MahaReincess Priebus banged her gavel, PossumSqueezins Aug 2012 #2
And then migrated over to Thee DollHouse to watch a Palin impersonator go topless derby378 Aug 2012 #3
Hey it's news anytime the MSM reports that things are not all smiles and sunshine in the GOP. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #6
I didn't know he had a sphincter problem. Lint Head Aug 2012 #4
Let me guess - that kid is a Coil fan? derby378 Aug 2012 #11
If the rather Berlin Expat Aug 2012 #5
"Bleeh." - Sad Sack Suckered RepubliProles (R) Berlum Aug 2012 #7
The Pubbies Berlin Expat Aug 2012 #12
One CONveRt said "Railroading" LOL Amonester Aug 2012 #15
I await the queen's address jsr Aug 2012 #8
Flash to Mr. Burroughs; they don't give a crap what you think CanonRay Aug 2012 #9
Mitt Romney clinches the Republican nomination bupkus Aug 2012 #10
'They’re just railroading this thing through.' Really? Like their pals in Congress? Heaven forbid freshwest Aug 2012 #13
Is it Okay to say? LovingA2andMI Aug 2012 #14
Lol! such a FAIL! hue Aug 2012 #16
... because of the implication. sofa king Aug 2012 #17

derby378

(30,252 posts)
1. This is news?
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 05:58 PM
Aug 2012

Still, I cannot help but notice that the GOP convention has been engaged in - imagine that! - suppressing dissent.

derby378

(30,252 posts)
3. And then migrated over to Thee DollHouse to watch a Palin impersonator go topless
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 06:13 PM
Aug 2012

In the front row, I predict you'll find Ted Cruz waving a stack of dollar bills.

progressivebydesign

(19,458 posts)
6. Hey it's news anytime the MSM reports that things are not all smiles and sunshine in the GOP.
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 06:24 PM
Aug 2012

Frankly, I'm shocked that the MSM is actually reporting on the dissent at all. They should have more info on that, of course, as many States had more Paul delegates than Romney delegates. that's troubling for Romney. I don't see the Paul voters holding their nose and voting for Romney... I'm thinking write-in

Berlin Expat

(950 posts)
5. If the rather
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 06:21 PM
Aug 2012

underwhelming response by the crowd to Rmoney's nomination was any clue, I don't think he's going to get much of a "bounce" out of this. Maybe a couple of points.

The crowd struck me as largely unenthusiastic.

It'll be interesting to see the Democratic Convention, and the kind of reaction President Obama gets when re-nominated. And, to see if he gets any "bounce".

And of course, the debates should provide interesting as well. How well will the MittBot 3000 do against President Obama?

Berlin Expat

(950 posts)
12. The Pubbies
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 06:35 PM
Aug 2012

aren't too enthusiastic. Which is a good thing.

Of course, their sheer, fanatical, batshit insane hatred for President Obama burns with the fiery hatred of a thousand suns, but is that enough to motivate them to turn out and vote for Rmoney?

I really don't have an answer to that one, to be honest......only time will tell.

What I do have, as a concern, is that many of these of same folks, especially on the extreme right, are pretty well-known as damned sore losers. I maintain that when President Obama is re-elected, some of these nutburgers are going to try and start something.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
13. 'They’re just railroading this thing through.' Really? Like their pals in Congress? Heaven forbid
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 06:59 PM
Aug 2012
The GOP doesn't get 100% approval in any part of life. The Ron Paulites are all into Liberty and Freedom and Patriots and their version of Civil Rights. If you're a wealthy, white male, that is. Go down in flames with your faux hero. States' rights forever! The rights of women, the poor, immigrants and the environment, never.
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