Tropical Storm Isaac is strengthening and headed towards Florida just in time for the RNC Convention. Could put a damper on things.
Tampa mayor on GOP convention: "We're prepared to call it off" if hurricane hits: http://t.co/8dQrjUKm
— CNN (@CNN) August 22, 2012
Undeterred, the RNC is moving ahead. But just in case you’re going, don’t plan on taking an umbrella. They’re banned.
#GOP Convention 2012 – What NOT to bring…. UMBRELLA??? http://t.co/smJp5g42 #Seriously
— Katrina Pierson (@KatrinaPierson) August 23, 2012
Umbrellas aren't allowed inside the RNC security perimeter… even though there might be a hurricane. http://t.co/rZhNg5AJ Via @aterkel.
— Corbin Hiar (@CorbinHiar) August 23, 2012
Of course, the RNC did have other choices — pretty dry in the desert, we hear.
Storm models suggest that the two cities Tampa beat out for the convention, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, are not in the path of a hurricane
— Peter Hamby (@PeterHamby) August 22, 2012
Or there’s always Vegas:
Hello, Las Vegas? This is the Republican National Committee. If we needed 70,000 rooms next week, could you accommodate us?
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 23, 2012
Comedy Central piped in:
Hurricane Isaac, the RNC & Joe Biden all heading to Florida at the same time? Oh my God! It's the perfect storm! http://t.co/tmLaA3bE
— CC:Indecision (@indecision) August 23, 2012
Or how about this zinger (thanks, Todd Akin, for all you do):
The RNC shouldn't worry about Isaac. If it's a legitimate hurricane, Tampa has a way of shutting that down.
— Doug Mataconis (@dmataconis) August 23, 2012
The tolerant Left is all a’flutter with some gems like these:
https://twitter.com/pjcoder509/status/238694735747883008
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https://twitter.com/Amoxelle/status/238691705820438528
Dear Pat Robertson– if natural disasters= God's way of showing disapproval, is that why there's a hurricane headed for the RNC convention?
— Vanessa Stewart (@vcstewart) August 23, 2012
https://twitter.com/EvolutionErie/status/238683543335751680
Please! RT @jricole: Hurricane Isaac may Threaten RNC convention of Climate-Change Deniers in Tampa http://t.co/UvBVXOD2
— Dee (@DAbitty) August 22, 2012
Here’s a particularly lovely one (and did we mention: “Thank you, Todd Akin?”):
I hope the #RNC gets legitimately raped by the incoming hurricane.
— My Pet Ocelot (@SnarkyOcelot) August 23, 2012
In all seriousness, be like the Boy Scouts and be prepared:
If you live anywhere between Louisiana to Florida it's time to start thinking about a hurricane plan. Better safe than unprepared!
— Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) August 23, 2012
And don’t forget Haiti. It is directly in Isaac’s path:
Urgent: Please join in praying for the people of Haiti. Hurricane Isaac is bearing down on that nation, with 400,000 still living in tents.
— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) August 23, 2012
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