Good morning!
The Republican National Convention is the hot topic as Mitt Romney gained a historic nomination for President, becoming the first Mormon to ever be a party's choice for president. While Romney had his crowning moment, his wife, Ann, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had the spotlight. Ann Romney made a clear appeal to women, a group that has not rallied to her husband's campaign. "I love you women! And I hear your voices," she said. "You are the best of America." Romney painted her story as one not of a fairytale, but "a real marriage" that included five boys and struggles with MS and breast cancer. She received her biggest ovation when she said of her husband, "No one will move heaven and earth like Mitt Romney to make this country a better place to live."
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie walks onto the stage at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP J. Scott Applewhite)
Governor Christie delivered the night-ending keynote address, usually sharp on attacks on the opponent. But Christie avoid mentioning President Obama by name, and spent a long time talking about his own life and record as governor. He capped the speech by labeling "Mr. President" as a poll-driven leaderless politician. "I'm here to tell you tonight that it is time to end this era of absentee leadership in the Oval Office and send real leaders to the White House. America needs Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan and we need them right now," he said.
Both speeches drew immediate reaction on Facebook and Twitter. Here is a sampling from Twitter:
blackmore1 ?@blackmore1
Dick Morris was right on about Ann Romney she hit it out of the park! last night was awsome all the speakers
Carlos Rivera ?@cfrivera
What I learned from the RNC: 2) Ann Romney is genuinely in love and thinks Mitt is a great man. She also knows how to do what she is told.
Donna ?@zdonna362
Ann Romney is the cheerleader everyone hated in high school! Rah Rah Willard!
Daniel Jackson Hall ?@BoxCzar
"@politicsofamy: How can u hate Ann Romney?" RATIONAL PEOPLE CAN'T. LIBERALS, HOWEVER, ARE NOT RATIONAL AND LOVE TO FIND REASONS TO HATE!
David Aldridge ?@daldridgetnt
Chris Christie is a very good public speaker...but is he endorsing Mitt Romney, or himself?
iZenBoxer?@iZenBoxer
Totally impressed with Chris Christie. HE has the leadership qualities that Obama lacks ! No nonsense & accountable.
Jon Hopper ?@Hoppalicious
Surprised how many knowledgeable conservatives actually read between the lines & realized Chris Christie's speech was his '16 kickoff #RNC
Nick Napoli ?@nnaps124
Chris Christie no different than other R's just louder and angrier. Tax cuts for the rich and bigger defense budgets don't be fooled America
Matt Campbell ?@gahannamatt
I want Chris Christie for chairman of the National Labor Relations Board in the Romney admin! #chrischristie
Bart Styes ?@bartstyes
Ann Romney came across as a sincerely good person last night. Love drives her. Then Christie came out yelling about respect over love.
The convention continues tonight with Rep. Paul Ryan accepting the Republican nomination for Vice President. We'll have streaming coverage of the RNC on 7online. ABC News coverage begins at 10:00 p.m. on Channel 7.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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For sale signs outside Muhammad Ali’s boyhood home in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bruce Schreiner)
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From YouTube, a man who can imitate a motorcycle. He' quite good.
And here we have an encounter with a Koala while kanoeing.
And finally, twin babies dancing to daddy's guitar.
That's the trend!
Have a terrific day!
Bob
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