Politics

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks Aug. 29, 2012, at the American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis. (Associated Press)

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Senator John McCain (AZ) addresses delegates at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/ The Washington Times)

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Senator John McCain (AZ) addresses delegates at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/ The Washington Times)

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Senator John McCain (AZ) addresses delegates at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/ The Washington Times)

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Senator John McCain (AZ) addresses delegates at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/ The Washington Times)

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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty addresses the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Mike Huckabee addresses the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./ The Washington Times)

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Condoleezza Rice addresses the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./ The Washington Times)

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Condoleezza Rice addresses the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./ The Washington Times)

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reacts to the delegates as she arrives to address the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin walks across the stage with sons Sam, left, Charlie, right, and daughter Liza during a podium sound check at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Vice President Joseph R. Biden, seen here campaigning in Virginia earlier this month, said, “The Etch A Sketch is gone,” after Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tapped Rep. Paul Ryan to be Mr. Biden’s vice presidential rival. (Associated Press)