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What Are RNC Visitors Saying About Tampa Bay?

Visitors in town for the 2012 Republican National Convention share their impressions of the Tampa Bay area.

 
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Actor Jon Voight is in Tampa for the Republican National Convention and said he's a fan of the city. "I like Tampa so far. The people are really terrific, and of course we’re seeing it in a very dramatic way. Thank God the hurricane didn’t hit here. We pray for the people who have to deal with it in New Orleans and that part of our country." The veteran actor is also a fan of GOP vice presidential pick, Paul Ryan: "He’s the only person in Congress that has taken on this debt crisis and this fiscal horror story that awaits us. And he’s done it quite gracefully. And what has the other side done, instead of working on a plan with him, they’ve demonized him. It’s stupid."
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Kevin Boland, 27, from Annapolis, MD, is here volunteering with a grassroots group supporting House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH). "I like Tampa a great deal," he said. "It's got a lot to offer. The people have been very friendly. Hopefully they don't mind us being here. Credit Jason Bartolone
Bruce Williamson is a first time delegate from Monroe, GA. The delegates had dinner last night at Tampa's well-known Columbia Restaurant in historic Ybor City. "What a great landmark," he said. "I had the red snapper. It was delicious and at a very reasonable cost." This is Williamson's first trip trip to Tampa, and so far, he's impressed. "Tampa is a cool city. I've never been here, but it's really nice." Credit Chris Taylor
Lynne Riley, of Johns Creek, Georgia, is the Georgia House Representative for Georgia House, District 50. Riley and the other Georgia delegates had dinner last night at Tampa's well known Columbia Restaurant in historic Ybor City. "It was fantastic" she said. "The scallops were worth this trip all by themselves." Credit Chris Taylor
Ryan P. Rudow is a government consultant for LexisNexis who works in Washington, D.C. "Everyone's been hospitable," he said, standing near his company's display in the lobby of the Tampa Convention Center. "It's been easy to get around." Credit Camille Spencer
Gloria DiMaggio Tow, a Lilburn, GA, resident and delegate representing Gwinnett County, was making a long trek to the Tampa Bay Times Forum in downtown Tampa on Tuesday, cutting through parking lots to get around chain-link security fences set up by Tampa Police and other law enforcement. "I wouldn't have worn these shoes if I knew we'd have to do this much walking," Tow said. Credit Jason Bartolone
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Are you visiting Tampa for the 2012 Republican National Convention? What do you think of the city so far? Tell us in the comments.

Donald H

6:55 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Kindler nis a sarcastic ass....! Always has been and always will be..!

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George Gould

9:31 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

And what exactly is wrong with being a sarcastic ass? Much better to be a sarcastic ass than a pompous ass.

Jennifer

9:02 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

I wish they were out and about in St. Pete more! Maybe they'll stay for Geckofest ;)

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Peter Stewart

9:52 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

That would be great. Besides watching the Geckos shed their skin....we can watch the Republicans do the same!

rick barasso

9:45 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Do they allow photos in the champagne rooms of "mens" clubs?

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Sophia

1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

well the 'door is open'...and all the adults(?) are bringing here to the comments or not -

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John

4:49 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012

When will people wake up and see that the Republican Party has become so ideological and hateful that its putting average Americans at great risk. You can either stay ignorant or you can stand your ground and tell them to go to he11.. If you're someone who still votes based on Republican or Democrat your way behind the times, please learn how to vote

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Walt Kowalski

5:25 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012

When will people learn the difference between "your" and "you're".......it's just so....so....so .......illiterate!

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George Gould

7:02 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012

Walt, perhaps they will learn the difference between "your" and "you're" at about the same time you learn the difference between "illiterate" and "ungrammatical."

Bulldog

7:38 am on Saturday, September 1, 2012

Hi George,
Didn't you know Walt is famous, he was one of the original "old fart" hecklers on the muppet show. I'm not sure if he played Statler or Waldorf, last I heard both Statler and Waldorf were at an assisted living facility, but still making disparaging comments :)

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