Ann Romney to Kick Off Republican Convention

By Matt Vasilogambros

Updated: May 29, 2013 | 10:29 p.m.
August 20, 2012 | 8:21 a.m.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, and his wife Ann wave to a crowd in Schaumburg, Ill., after Romney won the Illinois Republican presidential primary, Tuesday, March 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Ann Romney will kick off the Republican National Convention with a headlining speech on the opening day, CNN reports.

The wife of the presumptive Republican nominee has been popular on the campaign trail, playing a pivotal role among female supporters.

The formal announcement from the Republican National Committee is expected later on Monday.

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