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For women at GOP convention, a mission to overcome Romney's gender gap

By Linda Feldmann | 08/31/12

At the GOP convention, some women are baffled that more females aren't flocking to Mitt Romney. Others are organizing networks to contact friends who may need a nudge to support the Republican.

Tim Pawlenty speaking
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Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty addresses Republican National Convention

By Tom Nehil | 08/30/12

Minnesota's former governor had stinging criticisms for President Obama and words of praise for the Republican nominee, Mitt Romney.

Pawlenty plays warm-up comedian, attack dog, blue-collar man, Romney surrogate
D.C. Dispatches

Pawlenty plays warm-up comedian, attack dog, blue-collar man, Romney surrogate

By Devin Henry | 08/30/12

The one-time presidential candidate and two-time vice presidential hopeful took on four roles in RNC speech.

RNC approve rules that take aim at Minnesota's caucus straw polls
D.C. Dispatches

RNC approves rules that take aim at Minnesota's caucus straw polls

By Devin Henry | 08/30/12

The rules would require binding straw polls or primary elections.

D.C. Dispatches

Pawlenty to address RNC Wednesday night

By Devin Henry | 08/29/12

The former Minnesota governor and presidential candidate will speak before vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan.

Christian Science Monitor

Republican convention looks like a tea party gathering

By Brad Knickerbocker | 08/29/12

Most tea party Republicans have come to accept Mitt Romney as one of their own. But it's really Paul Ryan that they're enthusiastic about, and many of their champions are key speakers.