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Friday, August 31, 2012  Updated with video: And those unmentioned topics say a lot about the challenges that face the Republican ticket in the final three months of the presidential campaign.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Watch live video: Mitt Romney is expected to accept the party's nomination as President this evening.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  EDITOR'S NOTE: An occasional look at claims made in political campaigns and how they adhere to the facts.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  In excerpts from his prepared remarks, McConnell also takes a dig at Obama for playing too much golf.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Ron Paul supporters are making their presence known at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Republicans in full roar, mocking Obama, cheering their man, in long-sought show of unity

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Thousands of protesters are in Tampa at the Republican National Convention.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Republican convention briefly gets rowdy as Ron Paul backers take offense to new party rules

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  We have continuing coverage from Florida at the RNC.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Moving events indoors and getting sandbags in place, GOP prepares delegates for storm threat

Saturday, June 26, 2010  Delegates ratified state Sen. Kim Reynolds, of Osceola, to be Branstad's running mate.