Convention Daybook: Paul Ryan Takes the Stage – Brought to you by CIT

Updated: August 29, 2012 | 5:24 a.m.
August 29, 2012 | 5:30 a.m.

Welcome to National Journal’s Convention Daybook, which provides a floor schedule and a list of major events at the Republican National Convention each day.

FLOOR SCHEDULE:

Some of the best-known names in Republican politics will dominate the floor action today, from Sen. John McCain to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. But the main event will come tonight, when Rep. Paul Ryan, the Republican nominee for vice president, takes the stage to give what arguably the most important speech of his career. Here are today’s highlights:

7 p.m.

  • Mitch McConnell, Senate minority leader
  • Rand Paul, Kentucky senator

8 p.m.

  • John McCain, Arizona senator
  • John Thune, South Dakota senator
  • Rob Portman, Ohio senator

9 p.m.

  • Tim Pawlenty, former Minnesota governor
  • Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor

10 p.m.

  • Condoleezza Rice, former secretary of State
  • Susana Martinez, New Mexico governor
  • Paul Ryan, vice presidential nominee

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