Cheeseheads, cowboy hats and miner helmets at RNC
8/29/12 7:40 PM ET (MarketWatch)Print
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Lone Star salute
Delegates from Texas cheer after the national anthem at the start of Tuesday's second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.Russ Britt/MarketWatchCheeseheads unite
A man from Wisconsin wearing headgear most associated with Green Bay Packers backers proclaims support for the state's Republican governor, Scott Walker.Russ Britt/MarketWatchOak Ridge Boys support Romney
The Oak Ridge Boys photographed at the Wall Street Journal convention bureau. The country group is supporting the Romney-Ryan ticket and performed at the first full session.Russ Britt/MarketWatchGet ready for Ryan
Overview of the convention floor at the Tampa Bay Times Forum as preparations are made for Mitt Romney's running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, to address the delegates in the Wednesday-night session.ReutersThe Mitt and Ann show
Convention-goers enjoy a pizza lunch in front of a large video display showing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann.ReutersOut of context, sure, but a theme nonetheless
Convention participants hold signs referencing a speech earlier this summer in which President Barack Obama said business owners alone had not built the infrastructure required for their success.Andrea Saul/TwitterRed ink rising
Electronic boards at the Republican National Convention track the national debt.Russ Britt/MarketWatchSecret's out: Republicans use teleprompters, too
Political opponents criticize Obama for his reliance on scrolling-script tools also in use by speakers in Tampa.Ruth Mantell/MarketWatchBy the numbers: 2,286 delegates, 2,125 alternates, and 15,000 media members
Brian Long, an auto-sales consultant and delegate from West Virginia.
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