Battle for women voters is heating up across the country

MILWAUKEE -- While Republicans rally in Florida, a group of female Democrats are traveling across the country for a rally of their own.

Ryan in the political spotlight with convention speech

TAMPA, Florida (CNN) -- Paul Ryan follows Ann Romney into the political spotlight Wednesday with a highly anticipated speech at the Republican National Convention that seeks to portray multimillionaire former businessman Mitt Romney -- the GOP presidential candidate -- as a champion of working-class Americans who struggle under the policies of President Barack Obama.

Ann Romney's speech lives up to expectations

TAMPA -- Ann Romney spelled it out right near the top of her speech: "I want to talk to you tonight not about politics and not about party."

Gov. Walker delivers WI delegate "roll call" during Convention

TAMPA -- Mitt Romney officially clinched the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, August 28th during "roll call" at the GOP Convention in Tampa.

Wisconsin delegates excited to cast ballot for Romney/Ryan

TAMPA -- Tuesday, August 28th was not only the official first day of the Republican National Convention after weather worries over Isaac canceled most activities on Monday, but Tuesday was also "delegates day." The biggest responsibility of a Convention delegate is to cast a ballot to nominate the presidential and vice-presidential candidates.

Watch Gov. Walker's entire prime time GOP Convention speech

TAMPA -- The Republican National Convention began in earnest Tuesday, August 28th after events set for the official first day of the Convention (Monday) were called off due to weather worries over Isaac.

Speech prep: Ann Romney's wisecracks, welsh cakes and wardrobe

Tampa, Florida (CNN) -- Hours before she was to introduce her husband to millions of voters tuned into the GOP convention, Ann Romney joked to reporters she would present her remarks in a way those obsessed with social media could understand.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan to give prayer at DNC and RNC

(CNN) -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan has accepted an invitation to give the closing prayer at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, next week, which will also feature a nun in a speaking role.

Mitt Romney officially clinches GOP presidential nomination

TAMPA, Florida (CNN) -- Mitt Romney officially clinched the GOP presidential nomination Tuesday when a majority of delegates to the Republican National Convention supported his candidacy.

Supporters welcome Paul Ryan home before he heads to Convention

JANESVILLE -- Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan basked in a celebratory sendoff from his hometown of Janesville Monday, August 27th before heading to Tampa, Florida for the Republican National Convention.

Wisconsin delegates popular at Republican National Convention

TAMPA -- For some Republicans, attending this year's GOP Convention in Tampa set to kick off Tuesday, August 28th is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Wisconsin delegation stays busy during Isaac Convention delay

TAMPA -- It appears Tropical Storm Isaac will give Tampa -- the home of the Republican National Convention -- a glancing blow at best.

Send-off rally Monday for Paul Ryan in advance of GOP Convention

JANESVILLE -- Monday morning, August 27th, a send-off rally is being held for Wisconsin congressman and newly-appointed vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan as he leaves for Tampa for the GOP convention.

Politicians may temper tone at Convention due to Isaac

TAMPA -- GOP officials canceled Monday's planned first day of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida due to the impending Tropical Storm Isaac.

Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner recovering from hip surgery

BROOKFIELD -- Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner's (R-WI) is recovering from orthopaedic hip surgery after tripping and falling at a community event Saturday, August 25th in Butler.