Behind the Scenes: Preparing for the Republican Convention

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Behind the Scenes: Preparing for the Republican Convention

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Workers put the finishing touches on the inside of the Tampa Bay Times Forum in preparation for the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. Thousands will descend on Tampa for the four-day convention which takes place August 27-30.

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News media outlets report on the unveiling of the stage for the Republican National Convention.

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A woman walks in front of the stage being constructed for the convention.

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A carpenter builds a spotlight in preparation for the convention.

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Carpenters continue to build and prepare the Tampa Bay Times Forum for the convention.

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Lighting structures are installed in advance of the convention.

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News media report on the unveiling of the stage inside of the Tampa Bay Times Forum in advance of the convention.

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The National Debt Clock is seen inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum prior to the convention.

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A worker walks past the stage inside of the Tampa Bay Times Forum in preparation for the convention.

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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus unveils the stage inside of the Tampa Bay Times Forum in preparation for the convention.

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The Tampa Bay Times Forum, right, is the location of the convention. Traffic caused by road closures and protests are a concern of downtown workers and residents.

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