The Hill Articles: August 27, 2012

Weyants World: August 28, 2012 Romney aide: ‘Full steam ahead’ with GOP convention Isaac brings pain at the pump for consumers — and for Obama Delegate disappointed roommate didn’t get VP nod Delegate disappointed roommate didn’t get VP nod Karl Rove gets rock star treatment in Tampa Karl Rove gets rock star treatment in Tampa Obama signs state of emergency as Isaac approaches Louisiana Poll: Women overwhelmingly back Obama, concerned about the economy Poll: Democrats, Republicans have different views of the wealthy Bangladesh probes US lobby firm’s work on behalf of alleged war criminal Ebony Elephant Foundation event with Herman Cain, Reps. West and Mack Romney book distributed at GOP convention contains pro-healthcare reform content GOP releases convention ‘order of business’ RNC chairman: Tommy Thompson will help Romney carry Wisconsin Samuel L. Jackson asks why GOP ‘spared’ by tropical storm Hutchison says election should not turn on likability McCarthy entertains delegates with tales of underage drinking, car flipping McCarthy entertains delegates with tales of underage drinking, car flipping Twitter appeals order to reveal protester’s information Police outnumber convention protesters by 4-1 in Tampa Pregnancies from rape, unmarried sex ‘similar,’ says GOP Senate candidate Sen. Portman to play Obama in Romney debate prep Biofuels industry to Obama: Hang tough on renewable fuel standard Pro-marijuana group endorses Obama Soldiers allegedly plotted to kill Obama, oust government Google makes second attempt to comply with order in patent case against Oracle Former American Idol contestants headed to GOP convention Schumer wants $61 million to fix Capitol Dome Apple looks to block sale of Samsung phones Vitter asks for Obama’s aid for Louisiana ahead of tropical storm RNC’s Priebus calls convention to order, unveils debt clock Sen. Kyl: ‘Neither party gets blamed’ when they work together Republicans gavel in convention Troops punished for urination video, and for burning Qurans NRCC attacks four Democrats with slate of television ads Treasury official presses for passage of Russia trade bill News Obama hopes voters miss Ryan: GOP won’t spend ‘four years blaming other people’ FAA to study allowing more electronic device use during flight Principal reduction: A lifeline for underwater homeowners Romney to address American Legion day before convention speech Isaac steals show from Romney in Tampa Retailers want port labor negotiators to strike a deal Donald Trump might still have surprise for Tampa In send-off rally, Ryan vows GOP ticket won’t ‘duck’ tough issues Boehner hasn’t called Todd Akin Poll: Majority of Floridians would vote for Obama-Biden Boehner: Four-day events thing of past FEMA: GOP convention, Katrina overshadow storm’s threat to Gulf Coast Facebook, Twitter provide real-time insight from political conventions Anti-Obama movie becomes box office hit Jindal cancels convention appearance as Louisiana braces for Isaac Swing states get great seats at convention Swing state delegates get great seats in Tampa Romney back on trail amid national convention Post-Facebook, SEC reviewing rules on pre-offering communication Herman Cain marks a “bittersweet” moment Herman Cain marks a ‘bittersweet’ moment Christie denies report that he turned down Romney VP offer NRCC hits Dem candidate for ‘end of life’ health costs remark Romney digital director: User engagement on social media trumps quantity of followers Chris Matthews charges GOP with playing race card — he’s right! Comcast stalls FCC order to change Tennis Channel number State Department resumes full consular services with Libya amid surge in violence Obama whacks Romney, Ryan on Northern Va. traffic in radio ad Rep. Amash calls for RNC audit over Paul convention snub Romney and RNC joint committee contribute $3 million to campaign committees Caps on damages won’t reduce defensive medicine Angelina Jolie’s father hangs out with Romney family Study: Carbon tax could raise $1.5 trillion Kyl strikes hopeful note on lame-duck grand bargain Expanding food production in a carbon constrained future McConnell: Missouri race isn’t must-win Is the FCC serious about broadband deployment? Angelina Jolie’s father hangs out with Romney family Tax reform lessons from 1986 Monday Convention Lunchbreak from Tampa Liberal group uses Isaac to hit GOP on disaster aid Former GOP Gov. Crist will speak at Democratic convention Former SC Gov. Sanford engaged News bites: Overhauling entitlements GOP insists show will go on as Isaac grows, heads to Gulf Coast GOP sticks with Tues.-Thurs. convention Poll shows Obama with energy lead as GOP convention opens Afghan soldier kills two US troops; 17 Afghans beheaded by Taliban Rep. West’s ‘not a lady,’ ‘communist’ comments haunt him in campaign attacks Getting ready Will the Tampa convention address the ‘swollen, bureaucratic, monster’ government? GOP strategists: Convention speech Romney’s ‘most important moment’ of campaign Warren ad knocks Republican Party on women’s issues The Hill’s Monday Morning RNC Review Shell asks for Arctic drilling extension Chris Matthews: RNC chairman, Romney playing ‘the race card’ George Clooney headed to Europe for Obama fundraiser Romney’s son: Convention is ‘on track’ despite storm Brokaw: Convention has ‘most onerous security I’ve ever seen’ GOP convention, Monday: Hello, debt clock, goodbye, Oak Ridge Boys RNC to unveil ‘national debt clock’ at convention DCCC to tie Republicans to Akin in robo-call attack Gingrich hosting ‘Newt University’ at GOP convention News bites: Tipping the scales News bites: Florida inventor takes on patent reform law News bites: Isaac drives up oil prices, a climate change Scopes trial (maybe), and more Monday’s global agenda: Iran tries to make friends Poll: Obama, Romney in dead heat nationally Fears of Hurricane Katrina repeat haunt opening of Republican convention Romney will focus on policy over personality in his convention speech Priebus: Despite shortened convention, GOP message ‘still the same’ Opinion: Why the Republican Party is losing the battle for female voters Republicans hope to win trifecta in 2012 Romney has a knack for the comeback Opinion: Americans must choose freedom, not dependency Opinion: In age of social media, national political conventions still have vital role Expect the bigger bounce for Romney Convention is not siren call for K Street firms GOP, Dem conventions battle to claim social media supremacy Meet the Lawmaker: Rep. Tom Rooney (R-Fla.), 16th district GOP seeks to hit reset with Hispanic voters Expectations high for keynote from straight-talking Gov. Chris Christie Romney looks to balance specifics with vision at Republican convention At Tampa convention, Ann Romney hopes to help warm perceptions of Mitt Journey, Kid Rock bring the beat to Tampa How hurricanes taunt Republicans