The Ryan Family Takes the Stage -- PICTURES

By National Journal Staff

August 29, 2012 | 5:10 p.m.

In the hours before his prime-time speech on Wednesday night, vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, his wife, Janna, and their children Liza, Charlie, and Sam took a tour of the stage at the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Check out the photos below.

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GOP Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan and his children Liza and Sam check out the stage at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. (Ralf-Finn Hestoft)

Paul Ryan and his children check out the stage at the Republican National Convention. (Ralf-Finn Hestoft)

Paul Ryan's children Liza and Charlie explore the stage. (Ralf-Finn Hestoft)

Paul Ryan and his children walk around the stage in Tampa. (Ralf-Finn Hestoft)

The Ryan family examine the convention stage. (Ralf-Finn Hestoft)

Paul Ryan and his family prep for Wednesday night. (Ralf-Finn Hestoft)

Paul Ryan and his family get ready for Wednesday night's speech at the Republican National Convention. (Ralf-Finn Hestoft)

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