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Santorum, Jeb Bush Will Speak at Convention

Latest round of speakers includes Rand Paul, Mary Fallin

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 7, 2012 6:28 AM CDT

(Newser) – Another round of Republican National Convention speakers has been announced, and leading the pack is former Mitt Romney arch-rival Rick Santorum. Some top Romney aides had hoped Santorum wouldn't speak after he offered some bruising primary attacks against the former governor, Reuters notes. Also speaking will be Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush—though brother George W. Bush won't be in attendance. No word yet on Sarah Palin, though Politico notes that RNC chairman Reince Priebus told Fox News last night that he'd like to see her there. “I think a lot of her and hope that she does speak."

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks at a fundraiser during the Texas Republican Convention in Fort Worth,Texas,  Friday, June 8, 2012.
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks at a fundraiser during the Texas Republican Convention in Fort Worth,Texas, Friday, June 8, 2012.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Rick Santorum speaks at the National Rifle Association convention in St. Louis, Friday, April 13, 2012.
Rick Santorum speaks at the National Rifle Association convention in St. Louis, Friday, April 13, 2012.   (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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trailmix
Aug 7, 2012 9:59 PM CDT
OK fine, But no doubt the're going to blame this on President Obama too.
Shannonals
Aug 7, 2012 4:22 PM CDT
I'd be amazed that if Romney wasn't worried about the speech Santorium has prepared.
piankeshaw
Aug 7, 2012 2:44 PM CDT
GOP Convention will be a bacchanal of veiled racism, sexism, xenophobia, and homophobia. Gotta' keep the bottom-feeders stoked.
 

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