Chip Somodevilla
Two workers hang a sign ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The RNC is scheduled to convene on Aug. 27 and will hold its first session on Aug. 28 as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens disruptions due to its proximity to the Florida peninsula.
Chip Somodevilla
A worker prepares the podium on stage ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Spencer Platt
Two workers hang a sign ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Spencer Platt
Workers move a campaign sign that read "CHANGE" ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Chip Somodevilla
A worker vacuums the carpet in front of a campaign sign ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Chip Somodevilla
A worker holds an antenne on the stage ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Spencer Platt
A worker sweeps the steps of the stage ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Scott Olson
Palm trees blow in the wind in front of the Tampa Bay Times Forum ahead of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Mark Wilson
A woman vaccums the carpet ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Joe Raedle
Law enforcement officers sit on their horses as they provide security for the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Spencer Platt
A worker adjusts the sign for Iowa on the floor ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Spencer Platt
A person takes a photo using a smartphone of a Romney campaign sign ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Mark Wilson
Guitarist G.E. Smith does a sound check ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Chip Somodevilla
Stage manager Howard Kolins appears on displays ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Spencer Platt
News reports for Tropical Storm Isaac appears on a screen above the floor ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Chip Somodevilla
A worker removes the plastic from a mirror on the floor ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Win McNamee
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus stands in front of a tribute displayed on stage for recently deceased NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Chip Somodevilla
A worker removes the plastic from a mirror on the floor ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Mark Wilson
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stands on stage with his wife, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Mark Wilson
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee stands at the podium ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Chip Somodevilla
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stands on stage with his wife, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Scott Olson
U.S. National Guard members patrol on the road ahead of the Republican National Convention near the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Win McNamee
A worker removes the plastic from a mirror on the floor ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Scott Olson
A U.S. Coast Guard boat patrols the waterway outside the Tampa Bay Times Forum ahead of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Spencer Platt
Signage for the Republican National Convention hangs at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Chip Somodevilla
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stands on stage in front of a tribute for recently deceased NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Chip Somodevilla
Guitarist G.E. Smith does a sound check ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Scott Olson
Workers hang a campaign sign that reads "We Can Do Better" ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
Chip Somodevilla
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley waves while standing at the podium with stage manager Howard Kolins (R) ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.