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Though Convention Humanized Romney, It Lacked Substance

Tampa an overall success, but if the GOP was looking for a winning message, it didn't build it

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Romney was wonderful. Only US News is lacking substance on his speech.

Linda Hall of MD 1:38PM August 31, 2012

Gov subsides certainly built the oil & gas industry, I do not trust white men who lie to people for generations them try to play the health sympathy or religious card - not buying it.

Margaret Myers of MA 1:28PM August 31, 2012

Lacked Substance? What else would you expect from an empty suit?

Fareed of CA 1:27PM August 31, 2012

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