Amid Potential Hurricane, Forum Successfully Pulls Off RNC

Tampa Bay Times Forum was packed during the Republican National Convention. (Photo Credit: Tampa Bay Times Forum)

Despite the threat of Hurricane Isaac that resulted in a one-day delay, the Republican National Convention at Florida’s Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times Forum went off without a hitch Aug. 28-30.

“The hurricane was a concern, since it was on a path to possibly hit Tampa, so the decision was made by the RNC and local officials to start the convention on Tuesday rather tha...