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发帖数: 29846 | 1 Here is a guide to the first big day of the Republican National Convention
in Tampa, Fla.
2 p.m. Session
Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.
The Democrat is hoping to sell Tampa as a big-league city.
Roll call for nomination of U.S. president.
Roll call for nomination of U.S. vice president
These roll calls will officially make Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan the party’s
nominees.
7 p.m.
House Speaker John Boehner
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum
Mr. Santorum was Mr. Romney’s fiercest rival in the primaries, with a
strong appeal to working class voters and evangelical Christians.
8 p.m.
U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire
Once seen as potential vice presidential pick; she is among Mr. Romney’s
most active surrogates.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich
The never-shy governor of one of the most critical swing states is presiding
over a healthy economic recovery. Voters defeated his efforts to enact
reforms similar to what Gov. Scott Walker passed in Wisconsin.
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin
Rising star, strong conservative credentials.
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell
Once viewed as a front-runner for the VP slot but his chances were likely
derailed by a state measure requiring invasive ultrasounds for women seeking
an abortion, an issue that drew national attention. He remains a regular
surrogate for Mr. Romney.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
Gov. Walker recently survived a recall vote after pushing to curtail the
collective borrowing rights of government workers – making him one of the
most well-known and polarizing GOP governors in the country.
9 p.m.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval
Supported Rick Perry’s unsuccessful run for the GOP nomination; a political
moderate
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley
Known as a feisty speaker, the first-term South Carolina governor rode the
tea-party wave to victory in 2010. Her popularity has slid since then.
10 p.m. Headliners
Ann Romney
First lady of Massachusetts while Mitt Romney was governor, 2003-07.
Born: April 16, 1949; raised in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Married: High-school sweetheart Mitt Romney in 1968. Mother of five sons.
Education: B.A., French, Brigham Young University, 1975.
Notable facts: Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998. Diagnosed with
breast cancer in 2008; treated with surgery. Accomplished equestrian and co-
owner of a horse that competed in the 2012 London Olympics.
Lucé Vela Fortuño
First lady of Puerto Rico since 2009, when her husband, Luis Fortuño,
became governor.
Born: 1961
Married: 1984. Mother of triplets.
Education: B.A., communications and French, Goucher College; J.D., Inter-
American University of Puerto Rico School of Law.
Notable facts:Worked as a lawyer for Martinez Odell & Calabria. In 2000,
established her own private practice. Her selection is seen as a reflection
of the GOP’s desire to reach out to women and Hispanic voters.
Chris Christie
Governor of New Jersey since 2010.
Born: Sept. 6, 1962, in Newark, N.J.
Married: 1986. Father of four.
Education: B.A., political science, University of Delaware; J.D., Seton Hall
University School of Law.
Notable facts: U.S. attorney for the district of New Jersey, 2002-08. His
election as governor was the first Republican statewide victory in 12 years.
Considered running for president in 2012, but endorsed Mr. Romney after
deciding not to run. |
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