Ann Romney speech is moved to Tuesday to get on network TV
By James Rainey
August 24, 2012, 5:43 p.m.
Ann Romney is assured a prime-time network speaking slot in the revamped speaking schedule for next week’s Republican National Convention. Organizers moved presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney’s wife from Monday — when the three networks said they would offer no comprehensive prime-time coverage — to Tuesday, when NBC, ABC and CBS all pledged to offer at least an hour of programming from the Tampa convention.
By moving the time slot for Romney’s wife, the Republicans solidified a prime-time lineup that tilts heavily toward attracting support from two key groups — women and Latinos — while also tending to the candidate’s sizable likability deficit.
Political analysts agree that Romney needs more women and Latinos to come to his corner to beat President Obama on Nov. 6.
Joining Ann Romney on the Tuesday night schedule will be Luce Vela Fortuno, the first lady of Puerto Rico, and Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey.
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