RNC Talk of the Town: Sunday, Aug. 26
The Republican National Convention's arrived, and The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com are watching for all that's being said in Tampa and about Tampa. We'll share what's trending, what's funny, and what's important to RNC visitors and locals alike.
While a Ron Paul rally dominated much of the early part of the day, Herman Cain was trending later in the day after the former Republican candidate for President spoke at a rally. Of course, the welcome party - which was a big hit - was still in high gear while all this was taking place.
The RNC Welcome Party is WICKED AWESOME! This Red Sox fan & Fenway faithful loves the Trop tonight! #GOP2012 #gopconvention #GopConv2012- Herman Cain after the gig he brought in 300 boxes of pizza for lunch. #hermancain #godfather #pizza #ceo instagr.am/p/OzcGVVD_Hf/
In case you turned on your television this afternoon expecting to see a Rays game (like I did), this is the reason for a rare Sunday off - the Republican National Convention welcome party. The event is being held at Tropicana Field and has attracted plenty of delegates and media alike. And outside, it has also drawn some protestors, who made their way across the bay to have their say.
Tropicana field welcome event: free food, open bar, music, entertainers #GOP2012 http://pic.twitter.com/c1oVUgIb
Heading to #Tropicana Field for the #RNC welcome party for @GOPconvention. Looks like we are receiving a police escort to the stadium.
Great job by @RaysBaseball staff in prepping for the RNC Welcome Party! Looks great & staff is helpful & inviting! http://pic.twitter.com/tx4DzFKf
Doors officially open at RNC Welcome Party! More pics to come. #rnc2012 #gop #corpmagic #tampa http://pic.twitter.com/wuxHK6aj- Some views from outside the Trop, courtesy of Tribune reporter Howard Altman @haltman who is outside the chain link fences
The show must go on, or at least most of the show. Even though the start of the convention is being delayed by Isaac, many of the parties to kick off events on Sunday are still being held, including the official welcome party being held at Tropicana Field. There is also a Zombie convention - yes, you read that right - taking place.
A look inside Tropicana Field, before tonight's RNC welcome party with delegates etc. #Rncphilly http://pic.twitter.com/T2iqYMX0
I am very happy we got tickets to the #RNC welcome party at #tropicanafield tonight.- RT @JeffreyNKirk: Entrance to RNC Welcome Party @ Tropicana Field instagr.am/p/OzOnRynZ2J/
- 4 hours to go until everything has to be ready for the RNC Welcome Party. instagr.am/p/OzPAahnZ2m/
- And here is the "official'' Zombie candidate for president, which is actually a publicity stunt for AMC's Walking Dead.
Report by @nytimes that @azombie2012, first undead prez candidate, is willing to die again in Tampa. #azombieforprez nyti.ms/ODyl1J
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