Romney's path from a private meeting to the presidency
Boston AP reports Mitt Romney's 2002 meeting with Kerry Healey steered him toward statewide office and a national run. The piece tracks Romney's rise, noting family influence, fundraising prowess, Iowa visits, and shifts to appeal to conservatives and tea party crowds while pursuing the 2008 nomination and later the 2012 bid.
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GOP convention not boom for Tampa merchants
Downtown Tampa remained eerily quiet as a storm delayed Republican National Convention activities. Restaurants reported drastically reduced patrons and revenue amid road closures and security, while officials projected a total economic impact of 150 to 175 million dollars, with much of the spend by delegates and the host committee.
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Romney struggles to shape message ahead of convention
Romney critics say the candidate has spent too much time on issues beyond the economy. GOP strategists fear lost days as Ann Romney and other speakers seek a warmer, more human image while hammering unemployment and Medicare. Barbour says Obama benefits when economic talk is muted.
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