At their national convention in Tampa, Florida Republicans formally nominate Mitt Romney as their candidate for president.
The 2012 Republican National Convention

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The Republican National Convention main stage at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (B. Allen/VOA)

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The Texas delegation reacts to speeches at the convention. (J. Featherly/VOA)

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addresses the crowd, August 29, 2012. (J. Featherly/VOA)

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Ann Romney hugs her husband after she addressed delegates during the second session of the Republican National Convention, August 28, 2012.