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    In Photos: Romney's Acceptance Speech Caps GOP Convention

    Aug 31, 2012 05:45 PM EDT

    Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney delivered his Republican presidential nomination acceptance speech Thursday night, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. Before Romney took the stage, convention goers listened to speeches from former House Speaker and nomination rival Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista, former Florida ...

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    Romney's Speech Caps Republican National Convention

    Aug 31, 2012 05:45 PM EDT

    The final day of the Republican National Convention featured many speakers who highlighted aspects of Mitt Romney as a husband, father, friend and businessman, not the politician. It also featured Romney delivering his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination for president.

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    Romney Family Friend Pam Finalyson Gives Emotional Speech

    Aug 31, 2012 04:41 AM EDT

    Pam Finlayson, friend of Mitt Romney and his family, spoke to the Republican National Convention crowd Thursday night, sharing how she met and came to know Mitt Romney, and how he became involved in her family's life.

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    Watch Clint Eastwood's Speech at Republican National Convention

    Aug 31, 2012 03:58 AM EDT

    Clint Eastwood Speaks at Republican National Convention

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    On Day 2 of Republican Convention, Rice and Ryan Speeches Were Standouts

    Aug 30, 2012 10:02 PM EDT

    ... Just one thing. The crowd in the room swooned over Paul Ryan. And the one thing that -- the mistake I thought they made in the speech was Paul Ryan's reputation is built upon intellectual, rigorous honesty.He's the truth-teller.He's the guy that says things.And ...

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    Former Speechwriter Assesses Rice, Ryan, Christie and Ann Romney's Speeches. What Do You Think?

    Aug 30, 2012 07:37 PM EDT

    // Former presidential speechwriter and now Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson scrutinizes some of the keynote addresses delivered thus far at the Republican National Convention. Gerson had high praise for former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice, who spoke Wednesday night. She delivered a thoughtful set of remarks "you don't ...

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    On the Floor at the RNC: Delegates Respond to Ryan's Speech

    Aug 30, 2012 07:24 PM EDT

    ... pledging to take on tough issues, take responsibility and stick to the party's "founding principles." The NewsHour spoke with several delegates after Ryan's speech for their reactions to his "night in the spotlight." You can watch Ryan's full speech here: // For the most up to date coverage ...

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    Michael Gerson on the Art of Speechwriting

    Aug 30, 2012 07:02 PM EDT

    Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson talks to NewsHour correspondent Hari Sreenivasan about the art of speechwriting. A former presidential speechwriter, Gerson scrutinizes some keynote addresses from the Republican National Convention.

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    Romney Readies for Biggest Speech of His Life

    Aug 30, 2012 12:48 PM EDT

    Mitt Romney watches the convention on TV with his grandchildren from a suite in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday. Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images. TAMPA, Fla. | Mitt Romney has given plenty of speeches, stretching from the corporate boardroom to the governor's office in Massachusetts and ...

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    Shields, Brooks on Chris Christie's RNC Speech, Negative Ads

    Aug 29, 2012 10:33 PM EDT

    ... Doubleheader in the Google Hangout! Mark Shields and David Brooks took questions from viewers and correspondent Hari Sreenivasan on Wednesday at the Republican National Convention. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss a campaign's recourse in the face of negative advertising and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's RNC speech.