Storm Imperils Romney’s Moment With Split-Screen TV Shots
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Tropical Storm Isaac, which is menacing the U.S. Gulf Coast, is threatening to drown out the Republican National Convention and eclipse Mitt Romney’s debut as his party’s nominee.
That would be especially true if Isaac gathers strength and makes a devastating landfall by destroying homes and threatening lives, both of which could afford President Barack Obama the opportunity to assume the mantle of first-responder and consoler-in-chief.