Despite a day's delay because of the threat of Hurricane Isaac, the Republican Party's convention wrapped up in Tampa, Fla., last night as GOP nominee Mitt Romney gave his acceptance speech to the crowd and a national television audience. The candidate hit on personal themes, struck out at President Obama, and laid out some of the economic policies he intends to pursue if elected. An excerpt:
"I have a plan to create 12 million new jobs. It has 5 steps.First, by 2020, North America will be energy independent by taking full advantage of our oil and coal and gas and nuclear and renewables.
Second, we will give our fellow citizens the skills they need for the jobs of today and the careers of tomorrow. When it comes to the school your child will attend, every parent should have a choice, and every child should have a chance.
Third, we will make trade work for America by forging new trade agreements. And when nations cheat in trade, there will be unmistakable consequences.
Fourth, to assure every entrepreneur and every job creator that their investments in America will not vanish as have those in Greece, we will cut the deficit and put America on track to a balanced budget.
And fifth, we will champion SMALL businesses, America's engine of job growth. That means reducing taxes on business, not raising them. It means simplifying and modernizing the regulations that hurt small business the most. And it means that we must rein in the skyrocketing cost of healthcare by repealing and replacing Obamacare.
Today, women are more likely than men to start a business. They need a president who respects and understands what they do."
Here are more highlights from the 2012 Republican National Convention.
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