While the forecast changed Monday’s convention plans, the Maryland delegation spent some of the day touring historic Ybor City. Some also attended a welcome party Sunday night held at Tropicana Field.
Romneyville Protesters Gather Near Republican Convention in Tampa
Protesters at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa have settled outside of an Army Surplus store in an area they’ve dubbed “Romneyville.”
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach Urges Md. Republicans to Overturn Dream Act
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach encouraged Maryland delegates Tuesday morning to overturn the Dream Act this fall.
Storify: Gov. Martin O’Malley Attacks Romney at GOP Convention
Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) spoke from the Obama/Democratic National Convention Headquarters in Tampa on Tuesday, attacking Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s economic plan, calling Romney a “shipwrecker.”
Isaac Not a Concern For Maryland GOP
With Tropical Storm Isaac brewing up the Gulf Coast, Maryland GOP delegates and guests arrived in Tampa for the Republican National Convention on Sunday, August 26th.
Maryland Delegates Take on Obama, O’Malley
Despite Tropical Storm Isaac causing the cancellation of many of the day’s events at the Republican National Convention, Maryland delegates echoed their party’s message at breakfast Monday morning: “We can do better.”
Nuclear Energy Proponent Criticizes Natural Gas, Upsets Some Delegates
A nuclear energy expert from Maryland found himself under fire from some members of the state’s Republican delegation during his Monday breakfast speech after criticizing natural gas fracking and its viability as a primary energy source.
Who Are Maryland’s Republican Delegates?
A handy convention-watcher’s guide to Maryland’s representatives in Tampa.
Maryland Tea Partiers Want Focus on Fiscal Issues
Maryland tea party supporters will try to use this week’s Republican National Convention to shift the focus from social issues to their message of fiscal responsibility.
Isaac Forces Monday Cancellation of RNC
Only about a third of Maryland’s 161-strong delegation has arrived in Tampa as Tropical Storm Isaac forces cancellation of Monday’s Republican National Convention sessions.