Campaign 2012: RNC Convention Day 2

While we watched Hurricane Isaac hit the Gulf Coast with thousands losing power, in Tampa, Florida, the Republicans attempted to sell Mitt Romney to the American people during day two of the Republican National Convention.

Tuesday night was like walking a tightrope for the Republicans with Ann Romney and Chris Christie in one corner of my television and Hurricane Isaac in the other.  CNN also showed the number of homes without power a few times at the bottom of the screen.  While thousands were without power, the Republicans were holding their pep rally in Florida and President Obama was campaigning in the Midwest.  Tuesday was a great example of how politics have become too important in the United States.

Today I write about the Daines speech, the Romney nomination process, the speeches from Ann Romney and Chris Christie, plus I take a look at a poll, and I close with a look at a new ad from Jon Tester.  There’s a lot more so read on…

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