Republicans Delay Convention Start as Storm Nears Tampa
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The opening day of the Republican National Convention has been postponed because Tropical Storm Isaac is bearing down on the site in Tampa, Florida, cutting into the amount of free television coverage that would benefit presumptive nominee Mitt Romney.
The decision was taken to ensure “the safety of our delegates and guests, members of the media attending the RNC convention and citizens of the Tampa Bay area,” Reince Priebus, the Republican National Committee chairman, told reporters on a conference call last night. “Officials have predicted participants may encounter severe transportation difficulties due to sustained wind and rain.”