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Delegates at the Republican National Convention await Tuesday evening’s speeches in Tampa. The convention was postponed one day after Hurricane Isaac caused heavy winds in the area.
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RNC kicks off following delay

By Emily Hutt | August 29, 2012

The Republican National Convention kicked off without a hitch in Tampa yesterday — one day after events were postponed because of Hurricane Isaac’s movements in the Southeast. Only minor adjustments have been required since the convention was rescheduled, said fourth-year College student Alex Reber, the chair of Student Council’s representative body, who attended the event as an alternate delegate.

President Barack Obama’s last visit to Charlottesville in 2010 cost the city an estimated $15,000 to $20,000. Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello’s (D-Albemarle) campaign agreed to cover the cost.
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City prepares for POTUS

August 29, 2012

The City of Charlottesville underwent massive preparations to accommodate President Barack Obama’s campaign stop in the City Wednesday.

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U.Va. rejects Obama visit

By Monika Fallon | August 28, 2012

President Barack Obama will not speak on Grounds Wednesday after the University declined his campaign’s request last week, saying it would cause an “extraordinary disruption” to the second day of classes.

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