John Sununu formally nominated Mitt Romney as the GOP presidential nominee.
https://twitter.com/SalenaZitoTrib/status/240554804152258561
Of course, some snark:
John Sununu is getting polite golf applause in the hall. #gop2012
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) August 28, 2012
Still dumbfounded that they let him out in public. RT: @ZekeJMiller: John Sununu just nominated Mitt Romney
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) August 28, 2012
Grassroots are not happy over the power grab; they won’t be silenced. As Twitchy reported earlier, they vow to fight back and not allow the establishment to flout conservative principles.
CSPAN showing dissenters chanting on the floor as Sununu tries to go through the motions. | #RNCpowergrab
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 28, 2012
Boehner looking nervous behind Sununu. Ayes and Nos sound equal in volume. #RNCpowergrab
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 28, 2012
Boehner declares motion adopted on rules. Boos mix with "USA" chants. #RNCpowergrab
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 28, 2012
Thanks to Boehner's deaf ears, minority reports squashed. Floor fight squashed. Mission accomplished, party bosses. #RNCpowergrab
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 28, 2012
And now for the roll call before it is official.
Roll call to nominate Romney about to start at #GOP2012
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) August 28, 2012
Official roll call nominating vote process about to begin. #GOP2012
— David M. Drucker (@DavidMDrucker) August 28, 2012
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Ron Paul supporters chanting "point of order" as #GOP2012 progresses toward roll call nomination of Mitt Romney.
— Henry J. Gomez (@HenryJGomez) August 28, 2012
Roll call to nominate Romney has begun. #GOP2012
— Kristina Adrian (@kdambros) August 28, 2012
The roll call of the states has begun and Mitt's name has officially been placed into nomination. #captureRNC pic.twitter.com/nePnCzVZ
— Cheri Hottinger (@cheri_hottinger) August 28, 2012
Twitchy will cover the roll call and the official nomination live. Stay tuned for updates.
Roll call of the states begins. Alabama goes for Romney. #GOP2012
— Avery Day (@averyday) August 28, 2012
The RNC roll call is a formality. No big news is going to come out of this. Mr. Romney will be nominated by the #GOP. #GOP2012
— Matt Soleyn (@MattSoleyn) August 28, 2012
Buzz kill!
I love the Roll Call, it's like an American version of It's A Small World
— Anthony DeRosa ? (@Anthony) August 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/status/240558041181859842
Not hearing Santorum and Gingrich bc they already released their delegates to Romney. #GOP2012
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) August 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/status/240557487751839746
ROLLCALL: Arizona 26 votes for Romney 3 Votes for Ron Paul #gop2012
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) August 28, 2012
ROLLCALL: Connecticut (28 votes) "the Constitution State" unanimous for Romney #gop2012
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) August 28, 2012
ROLLCALL: Delaware (17 votes) "the first state" unanimous for "the man who will return the rule of law to the White House." Romney #gop2012
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) August 28, 2012
ROLLCALL: DC unanimous for Romney. #gop2012
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) August 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/BrieflyNoted/status/240557885476728832
Roll call time: all 19 #DC delegates go to Romney! #capturernc #gop2012 http://t.co/Rh8wYVhC
— Laetitia-Laure B. ? (@laetitiabrock) August 28, 2012
Delegate roll call vote – Ariz. Gov Jan Brewer announces 26 delegates for @MittRomney & 3 delegates for @RepRonPaul pic.twitter.com/76Tjd94d
— John R Parkinson (@jparkABC) August 28, 2012
State bragging rights are rampant.
Idaho–'the first to sue on Obamacare, I bring you greetings from the land of the balanced budget'!
— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) August 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/status/240557059240771584
https://twitter.com/Bridget_PJM/status/240558467713212416
RT @MattVas: RT @laraseligman This is like the parade of nations, only much, much worse
— Ethan Klapper (@ethanklapper) August 28, 2012
Heh.
You have only a few minutes left to use that #brokeredconvention hashtag.
— Jason Linkins (@dceiver) August 28, 2012
Getting close.
Getting close to the "over-the-top" moment for delegates.
— Mike Memoli (@mikememoli) August 28, 2012
Are they holding the over-the-top vote for Wisconsin, home of Paul Ryan? #gop2012
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) August 28, 2012
#GOP2012 Nevada 17 delegates for @RonPaul; 5 abstentions and 5 for Romney (NV's announcer was happiest about Paul.)
— David M. Drucker (@DavidMDrucker) August 28, 2012
Nevada: announces 17 votes for Ron Paul (many cheers from crowd)
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) August 28, 2012
So it would appear some Paulites have been drinking.
— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) August 28, 2012
It’s official! Mitt Romney is the GOP nominee for President of the United States. New Jersey puts him over the top.
Mitt Romney is officially the GOP nominee for the United States, New Jersey put him over the top
— Anthony DeRosa ? (@Anthony) August 28, 2012
No more "presumptive"
— Luke Johnson (@johnson) August 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/noah_c_rothman/status/240564644790542336
Fittingly, Chris Christie will speak tonight
— Anthony DeRosa ? (@Anthony) August 28, 2012
RT @chriswilsondc: A moment of silence for the word "presumptive," which is going into retirement for three years and nine months. #gop2012
— Caroline Horn (@CNHorn) August 28, 2012
Mitt's over the top… Got the nomination locked! #gop2012 http://t.co/1dnmwEhr
— Rebecca Kleefisch (@RebeccaforReal) August 28, 2012
Over the top ~ we have a nominee! #capturernc #gop2012 #mitt http://t.co/JHhDyBTc
— Laetitia-Laure B. ? (@laetitiabrock) August 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/BrieflyNoted/status/240565305166925824
New Jersey officially put the voting over the top. Mitt Romney is officially our nominee and next President of USA ! pic.twitter.com/xPKROl2l
— Mario A. Guerra (@DeaconMario) August 28, 2012
Breaking. GOP officially votes Mitt Romney its nominee for president (photo from @KCMikeMahoney ) http://t.co/MbHhYnJs
— Kris Ketz (@KrisKetzKMBC) August 28, 2012
And It's DONE! 1150! Mitt is the nominee!
— Sharon (@SBroadie) August 28, 2012
RNC Convention…it's official…Mitt Romney is the Republican party's nominee!!!
— Saul Anuzis (@sanuzis) August 28, 2012
Congratulations, Mitt Romney on officially becoming the GOP nominee. Let's all rally now for victory in November!
— New York GOP (@NewYorkGOP) August 28, 2012
Congrats to Mitt Romney for securing the Republican nomination for President. #GOP2012
— Bobby Burton (@bobbyburton81) August 28, 2012
Congrats to the next President of the United States, Mitt Romney, for his nomination! #CRNC #RedNov
— Ben McKay (@wyobmckay) August 28, 2012
"@peterbakernyt: New Jersey puts Romney over the top, making him the official presidential nominee of the Republican party." Let's go, Mitt!
— RD (@RamiroDaniel_) August 28, 2012
Not everyone is basking in Romney’s victory, though. Many grass-roots activists are still livid about the RNC Rules Committee’s power grab:
Conservatives are furious at Team Romney/GOP power grab http://t.co/ooHTeN0e
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) August 28, 2012
"The GOP has made a huge mistake by effectively disenfranchising grassroots activists who want to be a part of the party process."~@mkibbe
— Dean Clancy (@DeanClancy) August 28, 2012
Sorry people, a bunch of Mitt-sters faking enthusiasm isn't going to remove the black cloud over this one. #RNCpowergrab
— ?? Afterseven ✝️ (@Afterseven) August 28, 2012
@Afterseven Yep. They basically blew an event that should have been epic all to hell. #RNCPowerGrab
— Jerry T (@JerryT87) August 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/ChrisHanson_/status/240571797542670338
@Reince I guess the RNC felt like it did not need Tea Party or Liberty support after all. Good Luck in Nov, enjoy 4 more. #RNCpowergrab
— Matt Hay (@MattAHay) August 28, 2012
'MITTION' ACCOMPLISHED #RNCpowergrab vs #SelfGovernment
— America's Party (@Americas_Party) August 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/tyrion_and_me/status/240568863996116992
Why is everyone so HAPPY to nominate Romney after the #rncpowergrab?! Sheeple!!! #freegop
— Diana (@diana1208) August 28, 2012
@MittRomney and the #RNCpowergrab has doomed America. God. I'm gonna vomit.
— Crackbarry (@Crackbarry1) August 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/fiscalconsrvtiv/status/240574067667791872
Harder and harder to vote for the Republican party when it keeps acting more and more like the Democrat party. #RNCPowerGrab
— Keep Calm and Carry (@johnnyfriegas) August 28, 2012
How the RNC has been playing with fire, and how its stunt will affect Team Romney’s campaigning approach and ultimate success remains to be seen.
Just as Goldwater prepared the way for Reagan, perhaps the #RNCPowerGrab will destroy the establishment GOP once and for all.#tcot #GOP2012
— Paula Bolyard (@pbolyard) August 28, 2012
Let’s hope so.
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