TAMPA, August 24, 2012 – Kyle Downey, Republican National Convention Press Secretary, has announced that Senator Mark Rubio will be the final speaker before Mitt Romeny at the RNC.
“Sen. Rubio was incredibly gracious to offer his speaking slot to Mrs. Romney, and we thank him for his kind offer. However, he will remain the last speaker in primetime on Thursday night before Gov. Romney accepts the nomination. In many ways, Sen. Rubio represents the future of the Republican Party and we can think of no better person to introduce Gov. Romney on this important night.” – Matt Rhoades, Romney for President Campaign Manager
Ann Romney will now be speaking on Tuesday night and Gov. Susana Martinez will be speaking on Wednesday night. An updated schedule follows:
RNC CONVENTION PRIMETIME SPEAKER LINE UP:
Monday, August 27, 2012 – PRIMETIME LINE UP
- Governor Nikki Haley (SC)
- Governor Mike Huckabee
- Governor Jeb Bush
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 – PRIMETIME LINE UP
- Mrs. Ann Romney
- Mrs. Luce’ Vela Fortuno, First Lady of Puerto Rico
- Governor Chris Christie (NJ)
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 – PRIMETIME LINE UP
- Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
- Governor Susana Martinez (NM)
- Vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan
Thursday, August 30, 2012 – PRIMETIME LINE UP
- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio
- Governor Mitt Romney
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