Live Thread: GOP Nat'l Convention Day 2 (Paul Ryan speaks tonight!)

Herald Tribune ^ | 8/29/2012 | Online Staff

[KansasGirl]

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29, 2012

7:00 p.m. Convention convenes

Call to order

Introduction of Colors by Amputee Veterans of America Support Team (AVAST)

Pledge of Allegiance by Brigadier General Patrick E. Rea, US Army (Ret.)

National Anthem sung by Ayla Brown

Invocation by Ishwar Singh

Ron Paul Video

Remarks by Senate Republican Leader and Convention Temporary Chairman Mitch McConnell (KY)

Remarks by Senator Rand Paul (KY)

Remarks by Christopher Devlin-Young and Jeanine McDonnell

8:00 p.m. Remarks by Senator John McCain (AZ)

Remarks by Attorney General Pam Bondi (FL) and Attorney General Sam Olens (GA)

Remarks by Governor Bobby Jindal (LA)

Remarks by Senator John Thune (SD)

Remarks by Senator Rob Portman (OH)

9:00 p.m. Remarks by Governor Luis Fortuño (PR)

Remarks by Governor Tim Pawlenty (MN)

Bush 41, 43 Film

Remarks by Mike Huckabee

10:00 p.m. Remarks by Condoleezza Rice

Remarks by Governor Susana Martinez (NM)

Remarks by vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan

Benediction by Archbishop Demetrios

Adjournment

[mylife]

I get the sense Ryan’s speech may have actually won over new voters.

Exactly. They are trying to swing independents as well as the base.

[Newton]

you know, that would actually be the only good reason to turn on pmsnbc.... just to watch the complete meltdown when their messiah loses.... big...!

[Sarah Barracuda]

Both were wonderful speeches. In 2008 I only voted for McCain because of Sarah Palin, her speech was amazing. Ryan’s speech tonight was equally as amazing. When I read some comparing one to another it doesn’t make sense, there is no competition here, only ONE goal, and hopefully Ryan’s speech brought in new independent voters, I really hope so..the more the better

[penelopesire]

Ryan has the very real potential to save this country. I am having the same gut instinct watching him as I did as a youth watching Reagan.

He is the real deal.

[Salvation]

With Ryan on the Ticket, Spotlight Focuses on the Catholic Church
Does Ryan have a “Catholic problem”?
Paul Ryan Urges Catholics to Act Before Religious Freedoms Erode
Wisconsin bishop praises Paul Ryan, discusses intrinsic evils, prudential judgments

Paul Ryan urges Catholics to act before religious freedoms erode
Dolan: Ryan Is a ‘Great Public Servant’ (great insight into Ryan's views)
Paul Ryan’s Bishop Defends Him Amid Attacks on His Application of Church Teaching
Paul Ryan, Catholic Who Looks to Church's Social Teaching, Tapped as Romney Running Mate
The other Ryan: the candidate’s wife, Janna
Paul Ryan, Joe Biden, and Liberal False Equivalence
Ryan as VP Pick Continues Election Year Focus on Catholicism
Paul Ryan Faces Left-Wing Religious Attack
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Holiness (Paul Ryan)
Paul Ryan: Midwesterner, Catholic, intellectual

[peggybac]

I also heard Nancy Regan was seen boarding a plane. I wish it would be Tebow but the RNC would think he’s too extreme. You know, advocating saving the unborn and openly expressing his love and devotion to Jesus. Geesh.

[tapatio]

Clint is the rumored speaker...Taylor Hicks will perform before Rubio. Ping to the Idol thread. :)

I love Taylor Hicks!

[Balding_Eagle]

In case you want to watch Paul Ryan speech tonight: http://www.youtube.com/user/technicalality

Scroll down a bit and begin with Part 1 of 3.

[Sarah Barracuda]

I would watch it, DVR it and watch it over and over and over again. The last time I tuned in to MSDNC was when we took the house in 2010, just to watch them have a gigantic tantrum, it was awesome..but having Obama lose, their messiah, their progressive utopian society dreams go down the drain, would just be EPIC

[TonyInOhio]

Suddenly, Issac isn’t leading the news; now it’s Hurricane Paul. :)

[mylife]

Rachael Maddcow just said that she thought Martinez did well, she thought HE was stunning LoL

[peggybac]

Did you see Danny Gokey tonight? Too bad Carrie Underwood wouldn’t sing - can you just imagine her lefty fans if she were to do that?

[Girlene]

Imagine if Mitt had the same success picking the rest of his administration?

Hopefully he will. Wonder if Condi will be asked to be a member of his team. Mark Steyn for Press Secretary!

[TexasNative2000]

I am having the same gut instinct watching him as I did as a youth watching Reagan.

Exactly.

[mylife]

Indeed.

[SteveAustin]

This is where the Dems are terrified of Ryan. They know he can make inroads with a younger generation. If the GOP can just shift a portion of that youth and young adult vote away from Obama, Obama will not be able to win.

Ryan is a totally different demographic for the GOP that we have not had. Ryan isn’t a tired grey haired guy that the “hip” other side can mock.

[CurlyBill]

The liberal media is dying a slow death... we have to go after the real problem next... the lefty professors indoctrinating young minds on campuses all over the country. The media, the lefty profs and voter fraud has been keeping the Dems afloat far too long.

[mylife]

Ryan can only do it of we get the Senate.

[SE Mom]

Even James Carville said Ryan’s speech makes him nervous.

Wow! Did he really say that? Did he qualify it or just have one of those honest moments?

[MinuteGal]

"Imagine if Mitt had the same success picking the rest of his administration?"

You can also bet that the finest, smartest, most successful businesspeeples in this country who are looking for a few years of new challenges will be flocking TO Mitt Romney with offers to serve and assist in his administration....he will barely have to ask them if he needs them to fill specialized appointment slots.

Success flocks to success.

Leni